Overview
- The finance ministry held technical sessions with FIFA and says the federation agreed to limit previously broad fiscal and customs facilities tied to the World Cup.
- Benefits will apply only to entities directly involved in organizing and staging tournament activities and only during 2026.
- Under a transitory authorization in the 2026 revenue law, the tax authority will define eligible beneficiaries, requirements and procedures once talks conclude.
- FIFA must provide the SAT with lists of participating firms and personnel, and final rules will be formalized in the Diario Oficial de la Federación after technical closure.
- Exclusions will cover parties with firm tax debts, insufficient guarantees, canceled digital invoicing certificates or fiscal criminal proceedings, while permitted measures include temporary imports and facilitated hiring of international services and staff.