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Mexico Narrows FIFA Tax Exemptions for 2026 World Cup After Talks With Governing Body

Implementing rules will be issued after receipt of FIFA’s beneficiary lists, pending final technical sign-offs.

Overview

  • The Finance Ministry said working sessions with FIFA produced agreement to tighten the scope of fiscal and customs facilities tied to Mexico’s 2015 government guarantee.
  • Benefits will apply only during 2026 and only to entities directly involved in organizing and staging World Cup activities in Mexico.
  • The 2026 Revenue Law authorizes the SAT to set eligibility, requirements and controls, with rules to be published in the Diario Oficial once technical details are finalized.
  • According to the SHCP plan advanced in Congress, FIFA must submit beneficiary lists to the SAT, which can request more data and flag irregularities.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum said FIFA accepted the adjustments, which the government frames as honoring host obligations while protecting tax collection.