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Guadalajara Launches 'Guadalajara es Mundialista' Campaign for 2026 World Cup

City leaders unveiled a resident-focused program to prepare Guadalajara for hosting four World Cup matches in June 2026.

Overview

  • The kickoff featured a legends exhibition on a temporary downtown pitch with Mayor Verónica Delgadillo and former national stars.
  • The exhibition finished 4-4, highlighted by a Ramón Morales brace and a stoppage-time penalty from Adolfo “Bofo” Bautista before roughly 1,000 spectators.
  • Officials said the same central site will stage the FIFA Fan Festival for 39 days during the tournament.
  • The campaign’s public program lists 10 soccer murals, a citywide school tournament, “Comunidades Mundialistas” screenings with videomapping and workshops, plus freestyle shows.
  • Sunday Vía RecreActiva activations will add football setups as Guadalajara prepares to host four matches, including the June 11 opener and Mexico’s June 18 game at Estadio Guadalajara.