The FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match will take place at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11. Mexico will host 13 matches across Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey through July 5. Large numbers of domestic and international visitors are expected. Authorities will station over 55,000 police officers and 20,000 military personnel to support event security operations. Significant travel disruptions and heightened security expected.

Violent anti-immigration protests and civil unrest have occurred across Belfast since June 9 following a stabbing incident that left a local man in critical condition. After graphic footage of the attack circulated on social media, demonstrations have escalated into riots across several areas of the city. Protesters have reportedly set fire to vehicles and properties, attacked police officers, and targeted locations associated with migrant communities.

A union strike will bring mass flight cancellations and delays across airports in Brussels, Belgium on May 12. Around half of all flights departing from Brussels Airport will be cancelled, with all departing and arriving flights at Charleroi Airport (Brussels South) being cancelled for the day. Brussels Airlines will be the hardest hit carrier, expecting around 600 of their flights to be cancelled which represents roughly 60% of their operations.

An Anti-Monarchy Protest will cause disruptions in downtown London on May 9. Protesters, numbering from around a couple hundred to 2,000 people, will arrive at Trafalgar Square to demand the end of the Monarchy’s role as head of state. Speakers, politicians, and entertainers will be present alongside a heightened police presence. The protest is expected to pass peacefully.