Operation Kukulcán, the federal security and mobility framework for the 2026 World Cup, closed its first week with positive results across Mexico's three host cities, according to Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection Omar García Harfuch. The operation combines coordination across federal, state, and municipal levels in Mexico City, Jalisco, and Nuevo León.

According to [El Imparcial](https://www.elimparcial.com/mexico/2026/06/16/operativo-kukulkan-funciona-de-manera-muy-exitosa-durante-el-mundial-2026-afirma-garcia-harfuch/), García Harfuch stated at the June 16 morning press conference that the operation has functioned very appropriately and very successfully, with no major incidents since the June 11 inauguration. Coverage from [Eje Central](https://www.ejecentral.com.mx/nuestro-eje/mundial-2026-asi-opera-hoy-el-transporte-publico-en-cdmx-monterrey-y-guadalajara-a-dos-dias-de-la-inauguracion) describes the parallel deployment of public transportation across all three host cities, with Metrorrey, Mi Tren, Mi Macro Periférico, and Mexico City's transit systems operating under shared logistical coordination and active security checkpoints at stations near the stadiums.

The Kukulcán framework was developed over nearly three years in coordination with the United States, Canada, and FIFA, and operates before, during, and after each match in all three host cities. It covers 23 working groups reviewing security, civil protection, mobility, risk prevention, fan hydration, rainfall preparedness, public health, and visitor information for both domestic and foreign attendees. In Nezahualcóyotl, the municipality deployed approximately 349 security and traffic personnel to reinforce surveillance, prevention, and tourist assistance. Authorities also reported a 46% drop in the daily homicide rate between September 2024 and May 2026, operational context cited at the June 16 press conference. The system integrates trinational video surveillance and direct communication with U.S. and Canadian authorities for major incidents, along with FIFA coordination protocols and a consular network for foreign fan assistance.

The second half of the group stage, with matches nearly every day between June 17 and June 28, will be the structural test of the framework. If interstate coordination sustains response times and checkpoint efficiency without saturation, the Kukulcán model could establish itself as a reference for future large-scale events.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did García Harfuch say about Operation Kukulcán in June 2026?

García Harfuch stated at the June 16 morning press conference that Operation Kukulcán is functioning very appropriately and very successfully during the 2026 World Cup, according to El Imparcial.

What cities does Operation Kukulcán cover during the 2026 World Cup?

Operation Kukulcán covers Mexico City, Jalisco, and Nuevo León, the three Mexican host cities, with federal, state, and municipal coordination, according to El Imparcial and Eje Central.

How many personnel did Nezahualcóyotl deploy to reinforce the operation during the 2026 World Cup?

Nezahualcóyotl deployed approximately 349 security and traffic personnel for surveillance, prevention, and tourist assistance during the tournament, according to El Imparcial.

Fuentes: