Mexican police will deploy robot dogs to help tackle crime during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, authorities announced on Monday.
The four-legged robots are designed to enter high-risk or inaccessible areas and transmit live video footage to security operatives before any physical intervention.
The 2026 World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19 and will be jointly hosted by Mexico, the United States and Canada.
The robot dogs were purchased by the Guadalupe city council in Nuevo León state at a cost of 2.5 million pesos (about $145,000).
Guadalupe is part of the Monterrey metropolitan area, which will host World Cup matches at the BBVA Stadium, to be renamed Estadio Monterrey during the tournament.
A demonstration video released by the local government shows the robot navigating an abandoned building, climbing stairs, and relaying live images to officers following behind.
Guadalupe Mayor Hector Garcia said the robots will support police during initial interventions and help protect officers’ safety, adding they will be deployed during any security incident at the event.
