Football fans are celebrating the tournament coming to Guadalajara. But with a brutal crime syndicate holding sway there, what are the risks for fans – and the government? Excitement is mounting in Mexico as the World Cup opens in Mexico City, then heads to the city of Guadalajara.

Source: [Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2026/jun/09/the-criminal-cartels-cashing-in-on-the-world-cup-podcast)

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