On Thursday, June 11, 2026—the day the World Cup kicked off in Mexico—there were 30 homicides reported nationwide. This figure represents the second lowest daily homicide count in the past ten years, according to data from the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System.

The lowest number of homicides in a single day this year was recorded just a few days earlier, on June 7, 2026, with only 28 murders reported across the country.

These statistics offer a glimpse into the complex security landscape in Mexico during a major international event, highlighting moments of relative calm amid ongoing challenges. For many, safer streets during such a high-profile occasion can foster a sense of hope and progress.