The 2026 FIFA World Cup is unlike any other tournament in history. Spanning three nations – the United States, Canada, and Mexico – across 16 host cities and featuring 48 competing teams, it is the largest World Cup ever staged. Millions of fans will pass through stadium gates, and every single one of them needs to be screened quickly, accurately, and safely.
For Mexico’s World Cup venues, that responsibility falls to Garrett.
We are proud to announce our role as a metal detection security partner for every FIFA World Cup stadium in Mexico, supplying both walk-through and handheld metal detectors across these venues. And for our flagship walk-through system, the Paragon, this World Cup marks its first deployment for the world-renowned tournament.
The Security Challenge at World Cup Scale
Millions of Fans. Dozens of Stadiums. Zero Margin for Error.
Hosting a World Cup is a logistical feat. Hosting the biggest World Cup ever is something else entirely. With 48 teams competing across 104 matches, 16 host cities spread across three countries, and millions of attendees expected over the course of the tournament, the scale of this event is staggering.
Every fan who walks through a gate represents both a person to be welcomed and a screening checkpoint to be cleared. Security teams have minutes – sometimes less – to process thousands of people before kickoff. The technology they rely on has to be fast, accurate, and dependable from the first match to the final whistle.
Garrett: A Trusted Name in Security
Decades of Experience. A Global Footprint.
Garrett has been at the forefront of security screening technology for over six decades. From airports and courthouses to schools, concert venues, and high-profile sporting events, Garrett equipment has been trusted by security professionals around the world to get the job done.
Our products are known for their reliability, sensitivity, and ease of use – built to perform consistently match after match, precision-engineered to detect threats without excessive false alarms, and designed so that security personnel can operate them effectively with minimal training time. That reputation is why Garrett was selected to help protect Mexico’s 2026 FIFA World Cup venues – and why we take that responsibility seriously.
Introducing the Paragon: A World Stage Debut
Garrett’s Most Advanced Walk-Through Metal Detector Steps Into the Spotlight
For Garrett, the 2026 World Cup isn’t just a deployment – it’s a milestone. The Paragon Walk-Through Metal Detector is making its first major international appearance at this tournament, and there is no bigger stage on which to prove what it can do.
What Makes the Paragon Different
The Paragon was engineered from the ground up to meet the demands of high-volume, high-stakes security environments. Its key capabilities include:
- High-throughput screening – designed to process large crowds efficiently without creating dangerous bottlenecks at entry points
- Advanced target discrimination – distinguishing between genuine security threats and harmless personal items to reduce unnecessary secondary screening
- Multi-zone detection – pinpointing the location of a detected object on the body, helping security personnel respond faster and more precisely
- Durable, field-ready construction – built to operate reliably across a full tournament schedule, in varying venue environments and weather conditions
- Intuitive interface – clear visual and audio alerts that allow operators of all experience levels to respond confidently
Why the World Cup Is the Perfect Proving Ground
A major international tournament like the World Cup presents exactly the conditions the Paragon was designed for – enormous crowds moving through entry points in compressed time windows, high public visibility requiring both security effectiveness and a positive fan experience, and consistent performance demands across weeks of competition. The Paragon is ready. And the World Cup is where we will prove it.
The Garrett Guide: Precision in the Hands of Security Personnel
The Last Line of Defense
Walk-through detectors are the first checkpoint. The Garrett Guide handheld metal detector is the last. When the Paragon triggers an alert, it is the Guide that allows security personnel to quickly locate and identify the source – keeping lines moving and keeping fans safe. The Guide is deployed alongside the Paragon at Mexico’s World Cup venues, and the pairing is no accident.
Lightweight, ergonomically balanced, and built for extended use during long match-day shifts, the Garrett Guide delivers rapid secondary screening with pinpoint accuracy. Staff can resolve alerts in seconds, identifying exactly where on a person or in their belongings a detection has occurred, and make a confident call – clear or escalate – without disrupting the flow of thousands of fans behind them.
A Layered Security System Built for the World’s Game
Walk-Through + Handheld: Stronger Together
Security at a tournament of this scale isn’t a single checkpoint – it’s a system. The Paragon and the Garrett Guide are most effective when they work as a unified, coordinated solution, and that’s exactly how they are deployed at the 2026 World Cup:
- Primary screening – fans pass through Paragon walk-through detectors at stadium entry points
- Secondary screening – when an alert is triggered, trained security staff use the Garrett Guide to quickly locate and assess the source
- Clearance or escalation – security staff resolve the alert and the fan moves through, or the situation is escalated per venue security protocol
This layered approach means faster throughput, fewer unnecessary delays, and a stronger overall security posture – all without disrupting the matchday experience fans have traveled thousands of miles to enjoy.
Garrett’s Commitment Across Every Mexico Host Venue
Deployed at Scale. Supported at Every Step.
Supplying metal detectors for the 2026 World Cup isn’t just a product delivery – it’s a partnership. Garrett is committed to the full lifecycle of this deployment across every Mexico venue, including secondary and other entry screening at venues where additional security partners cover primary entrances:
- Installation and configuration at stadiums across Mexico
- Training and support for security personnel operating Garrett equipment throughout the tournament
- Rapid response and maintenance to ensure every unit performs at full capability from group stage to final
- Direct coordination with local venue operators to integrate the Paragon and Guide seamlessly into each venue’s broader security plan
No matter where the matches are played – From Mexico City to Guadalajara – Garrett will be there.
A Milestone Moment for Garrett Innovation
The Paragon’s International Debut and What It Means for the Future
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is more than a tournament. For Garrett, it is a statement. The Paragon’s first major international deployment demonstrates what our engineering and manufacturing teams have built: a walk-through metal detector capable of performing at the absolute highest level of demand, in front of a global audience, when the stakes could not be higher.
Alongside the Garrett Guide, it forms a complete screening solution that security professionals worldwide will see in action across every stage of the tournament. This milestone will inform how Garrett continues to develop, refine, and deploy both products in future large-scale international applications – from sporting events and concerts to airports, government facilities, and beyond. Security professionals around the world will be watching. So will billions of football fans. And Garrett will be ready.
Learn More About Garrett Security Solutions
Whether you are a security director, event organizer, venue operator, or procurement professional, Garrett has a metal detection solution built for your environment and your needs. The same technology protecting Mexico’s 2026 FIFA World Cup venues – the Paragon and the Garrett Guide – is available to security operations of every size, in every setting.
From stadiums and arenas to airports, government buildings, and corporate campuses, Garrett’s commitment to protecting people doesn’t stop when the final whistle blows.
- Explore the Paragon Walk-Through Metal Detector
- Browse the Garrett Guide handheld metal detector
- Contact our team to discuss your security screening requirements
Visit Garrett.com to learn more and reach out to a Garrett representative to discuss your next deployment.