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Mexico Launches 'Habla Mundial' English Program to Ready Hospitality Workers for 2026 World Cup

Backed by Canirac with Ceneval assessment plus Platzi coursework, the effort targets a certification gap before millions of visitors arrive.

Overview

  • Canirac unveiled Habla Mundial on Jan. 13 to train restaurant and hotel staff ahead of the tournament.
  • Ceneval will administer an online evaluation to certify English levels, using a course designed by Platzi and open to workers at any starting skill.
  • Participating establishments will display a distintivo to signal readiness for international guests, with training built around real service scenarios.
  • The program runs on Platzi around the clock with an initial placement test, offers a discounted price of 690 pesos, and provides an official exam option for B1 or higher.
  • Organizers cite a sector with about 2.8 million jobs and only roughly 10% holding certified English, as Mexico prepares to host 13 matches and welcome about five million or more visitors.