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Mexico Launches Copa FutBotMX, a Robotics Soccer Tournament Tied to the 2026 World Cup

An official call with rules and dates arrives Nov. 28 ahead of January training led by Mexican robotics champions.

Overview

  • Secihti unveiled the national competition during President Claudia Sheinbaum’s morning briefing as part of the broader “Mundial Social México 2026” initiative.
  • Teams will design and program autonomous robots to track the ball, score, and coordinate in play, with some formats specifying two robots per side.
  • Two divisions are planned: the Ágil category for secondary and high school students, and the Abierta category for high school, undergraduate and higher levels.
  • Mexico will invite international teams to participate, and organizers say several countries have already expressed interest.
  • Live broadcasts from all venues will stream via secihti.mx/futbotmx, with the program framed as building STEM talent and technological sovereignty.