At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, police in the Mexican city of Guadalupe will deploy robot dogs to help maintain public order. Four quadruped robots, believed to be Unitree Go2 models, will assist officers during the tournament.

Robot Dogs on Security Duty

The 2026 World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19 in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. In Guadalupe, where the BBVA Stadium (officially renamed Estadio Monterrey for the tournament) is located, four championship matches will be held. Here, the Mexican police will receive an unusual technological boost—four robot dogs.

Main Tasks and Capabilities

According to Hector Garcia, the primary function of these robots is to protect police officers at the scene. They can inspect dangerous areas before people enter, transmit live video to emergency services, and even communicate with suspects through built-in speakers. These features were demonstrated during a public presentation of the new robots.

Demonstration of Use

During the presentation, a possible use scenario was shown: the robots were sent into an abandoned building to locate an armed suspect and order them to surrender their weapon. Officers could monitor the situation from a safe distance and intervene to detain the suspect once the threat was neutralized—at least within the context of the training simulation.

Technical Details and Cost

The exact model of the new robotic security system has not been officially disclosed, but it appears to be the Go2 series developed by the Chinese company Unitree Robotics. The total purchase cost is estimated at around 2.5 million Mexican pesos, which is approximately 140,000 US dollars.