Mexican authorities will deploy robot dogs to assist police operations during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, targeting crime prevention at venues in the Monterrey metropolitan area.
Robot Dogs
The four-legged units, purchased by Guadalupe city council for 2.5 million pesos (about $145,000), enter hazardous zones to transmit live video feeds, enabling security forces to assess threats remotely before advancing.
Guadalupe Mayor Hector Garcia announced the initiative Monday, stressing their role in “initial intervention to protect officers’ physical safety” amid potential tournament disturbances.
A demonstration video showed one robot traversing derelict buildings, ascending stairs, and ordering a mock armed intruder via loudspeaker to drop his weapon, with officers monitoring feeds behind it.
The technology supports security at BBVA Stadium—rebranded Estadio Monterrey—which will host four matches in the June 11 to July 19 tournament co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
Garcia noted deployment specifically for “altercations,” aligning with heightened measures for the global football spectacle.
