The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Mexico as England prepare to face the host nation in a World Cup last-16 tie at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca on Sunday, with thousands of supporters expected to make the journey.
The revised guidance, published on the official FCDO Mexico travel advice pages, follows a series of safety incidents in the Mexican capital. Three people died during large-scale celebrations after Mexico’s recent victory, when crowds massed around the Angel of Independence monument in the city centre. The FCDO is urging travellers to be alert to crowd surges and to avoid major gatherings where possible.
Officials have also flagged a rise in mobile phone theft and reports of drink spiking during the tournament, advising fans to remain vigilant in busy areas and nightlife districts.
Supporters planning to travel onward to the United States for later fixtures have been issued a specific warning: Emergency Travel Documents issued in Mexico cannot be used to re-enter the USA, meaning anyone who loses their passport could face significant disruption. The advice lands at a sensitive moment for transatlantic travellers, who are already contending with a sharp rise in ESTA costs for US entry.
The FCDO continues to advise against all but essential travel to certain regions of Mexico and recommends that travellers review the full guidance, covering safety, entry requirements and insurance, before departure. Fans are also reminded to buy tickets only through official channels, with FIFA warning that fraudulent tickets may be rejected at stadium gates; full details are available on the official World Cup 2026 website.
Should England progress, their potential route includes matches in Miami and Atlanta, and officials say supporters should plan ahead, stay informed and monitor updates throughout the tournament. Those mixing business with the football can consult our business traveller’s guide to the World Cup 2026 host cities, while corporate visitors may find value in falling serviced apartment rates across host cities as tournament demand shifts.
