Robot dogs to support Mexican police during 2026 World Cup

Built for high-risk security operations

The four-legged robotic units are designed to enter potentially dangerous locations and transmit live video feeds to security teams. This allows officers to assess threats remotely before moving in and taking action during football-related security incidents.

The 2026 World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19 and will be jointly hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada.

Purchased for Monterrey metro area deployment

The robot dogs were acquired by the Guadalupe city council — part of the Monterrey metropolitan area — at a cost of 2.5 million pesos (about $145,000). Monterrey is scheduled to host World Cup matches.

Footage released by local authorities shows one robot navigating an abandoned building, climbing stairs — albeit with some difficulty — and sending live images to police officers advancing behind it.

Live monitoring and loudspeaker commands

In the demonstration video, the robotic dog confronts an armed suspect and uses a built-in loudspeaker to order him to drop his weapon, while continuing to stream real-time visuals to nearby officers.

Guadalupe Mayor Hector Garcia said the robots are intended to support first-response police interventions and improve officer safety. He noted they would be deployed in the event of any disturbances or altercations.

Matches at Monterrey stadium

BBVA Stadium — to be referred to as Estadio Monterrey during the tournament — is set to host four World Cup matches.