Gunmen Kill 11 After Opening Fire at Football Match in Mexico

Gunmen Kill 11 After Opening Fire at Football Match in Mexico
Salamanca, Mexico — January 26, 2026

At least 11 people have been killed and a further 12 injured after gunmen opened fire at a football match in the central Mexican city of Salamanca, in the violence-plagued state of Guanajuato, authorities have confirmed.

The attack occurred on Sunday evening as a local football match was coming to an end at a sports field in the city. According to local officials, armed attackers arrived at the venue and opened fire indiscriminately, causing panic as players and spectators attempted to flee the scene.

Emergency services confirmed that ten people died at the scene, with an eleventh victim later succumbing to injuries in hospital. Among the injured were women and at least one minor, some of whom remain in serious condition.

Mexican authorities have launched a large-scale security operation, with state and federal forces deployed to track down those responsible. While no arrests have been announced, officials believe the attack is linked to ongoing organised crime and cartel-related violence in the region.

Guanajuato has become one of Mexico’s most dangerous states in recent years, largely due to violent turf wars between criminal organisations fighting for control of drug trafficking routes and fuel theft operations. Salamanca has been particularly affected, with repeated incidents of mass shootings and targeted assassinations.

Local officials condemned the attack, describing it as a brutal act of violence against civilians, and vowed that those responsible would be brought to justice. Authorities have also pledged increased security patrols in the area amid growing public concern over safety at community events.

L.T.T Media will continue to follow developments as the investigation progresses.

Aaron Joyce
Newswire, LTT Media; Newsdesk;
January 26, 2026