Mexico: A Story in Three World Cups
Since first hosting the FIFA World Cup in 1970, the country has seen a remarkable transformation. This time, the challenge is security.
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on Latin America's demographic transformation MEXICO CITY—This summer, Mexico will become the country that has hosted the FIFA World Cup more times than any other. The thread connecting 1970, 1986 and now 2026 is not merely a passion for sport. Indeed, the three World Cups also tell the story of Mexico’s geopolitical evolution from an emerging economy under single-party rule to its current identity as a key player in an integrated North America, co-hosting the tournament with the United States and Canada. Of course, not all...
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