Overview
- More than 7,000 girls and boys from all 16 boroughs are registered to compete in roughly 1,500 matches, with the final set for Feb. 1, 2026.
- The event supplies uniforms, balls and certified referees at no charge, with support from the Mexican Football Federation, Adidas and FEMSA.
- UNICEF and UNHCR are participating with inclusion and children's rights activities, including outreach to refugee minors.
- City leaders announced legacy plans that include building 100 new fields, rehabilitating 500 sports spaces and staging a Guinness record bid for the largest football class early next year.
- FIFA México’s Jürgen Mainka framed the tournament as an early World Cup legacy, noting Mexico City is about 35 weeks from hosting matches at Estadio Azteca.