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Mexico's Cartels Are Hoping for Major Reibach at the 2026 World Cup

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Published on: 01.06.2026 07:30Author: Sandra WeissFor decades, Mexican cartels have been using football clubs for money laundering and blackmail.At the 2026 World Cup, experts expect a massive increase in illegal business fields – from fake tickets to human trafficking.
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Published on: 01.06.2026 07:30Author: Sandra WeissFor decades, Mexican cartels have been using football clubs for money laundering and blackmail.At the 2026 World Cup, experts expect a massive increase in illegal business fields – from fake tickets to human trafficking.

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RiffReporter broke the news on Monday, June 1, 2026.
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