Querétaro - Juárez suspended as Mexican federation postpones four games amid nationwide unrest

The Liga MX fixture Querétaro - Juárez was postponed by the league as the Federación Mexicana de Futbol moved four matches across different categories for security reasons, a decision that comes amid violent incidents tied to the death of the cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho'. The match between Querétaro and FC Juárez at Estadio Corregidora, part of Jornada 7 of the Torneo Clausura 2026, was scheduled for 19: 00 local time and will be reprogrammed with date and time to be defined.

Querétaro - Juárez: match details and reprogramming

The Liga MX announcement states the match between the Clubes Querétaro and FC Juárez, corresponding to Jornada 7 of the Torneo Clausura 2026 and slated to take place at Estadio La Corregidora at 19: 00 on the scheduled day, will be reprogrammed with date and time to be defined. The decision was framed as a measure for the safety of fans and players. The fixture had been due three days before the Mexican national team’s friendly at the same venue.

Other matches affected across Liga MX Femenil and Liga de Expansión

In total, the federation postponed four games across categories: one Liga MX match, two Liga de Expansión matches and one Liga MX Femenil match. The Liga MX Femenil Clásico Nacional between Guadalajara (Chivas) and América, corresponding to Jornada 10 of the Torneo Clausura 2026, was scheduled for 17: 00 at Estadio Akron on Sunday 22 February and will be reprogrammed with date and time to confirm. The Liga de Expansión schedule was also disrupted: the Tapatío vs Tlaxcala match was postponed following a security alert issued by Jalisco authorities, and the Jaiba Brava vs Correcaminos match at Estadio Tamaulipas, a Jornada 7 fixture originally slated for 17: 00, was announced as reprogrammed with date and time to be confirmed.

Some accounts described two second-tier matches as cancelled, while league notices indicated reprogramming for matches in the Liga de Expansión; the status of those fixtures shows differing characterizations across coverage.

Security context: the death of 'El Mencho' and ensuing unrest

Authorities reported the leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, 'El Mencho', was wounded in Tapalpa, Jalisco — about two hours by car southwest of Guadalajara — and died while being transported by plane to Mexico City. Following his death, members linked to the cartel burned vehicles and blocked roads across nearly a dozen states, triggering blockades and violent incidents. The unrest in Jalisco included road blockages and the burning of vehicles and gasolineras. Additional blockades were registered in Michoacán, Guanajuato, Tamaulipas, Colima and Querétaro.

The cartel known as CJNG is described as a powerful criminal organization, with an estimated 19, 000 members and operations across 21 of Mexico’s 32 states; the government of Donald Trump designated it as a foreign terrorist organization.

Impact on national team schedule and major events

Despite the league postponements, the Mexican national team maintains its itinerary in Querétaro for a friendly against Iceland. The match is scheduled for Wednesday at 20: 00 CDMX (21: 00 ET) at La Corregidora and is part of the team’s preparation for the 2026 World Cup. Guadalajara is listed as a host city for four World Cup matches in June, including two involving South Korea; Mexico, Spain, Uruguay and Colombia are among the teams slated to play matches there.

Other major sporting events are noted as continuing operations. The Abierto Mexicano tennis tournament is scheduled to begin Monday at the arena in Acapulco, and organizers signalled the operation of that tournament would continue normally.

Immediate reactions and what comes next

League notices emphasize reprogramming with dates and times to be confirmed. The players of Guadalajara (Chivas) were already at the team’s concentration hotel and the remainder of the squad was expected to arrive in the following hours. Leagues and organizers have left new dates and kickoff times open while security conditions are assessed. Recent updates indicate fixtures have been postponed or characterized differently in some reports; details may evolve as authorities and competition organizers finalize decisions.

Timeline of affected fixtures (as provided)

• Querétaro vs FC Juárez — Jornada 7, Torneo Clausura 2026; Estadio La Corregidora; scheduled 19: 00 local; reprogrammed, date/time por definir.
• Guadalajara (Chivas) vs América — Liga MX Femenil Jornada 10, Torneo Clausura 2026; Estadio Akron; scheduled 17: 00 Sunday 22 February; reprogrammed, date/time por confirmar.
• Tapatío vs Tlaxcala — Liga de Expansión; postponed due to Jalisco security alert.
• Jaiba Brava vs Correcaminos — Liga de Expansión Jornada 7, Torneo Clausura 2026; Estadio Tamaulipas; scheduled 17: 00 today; reprogrammed, date/time por confirmar (some accounts described two second-tier matches as cancelled).

Schedule details remain subject to change as authorities and league officials continue to monitor security conditions.