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Mexico Steps Up 2026 World Cup Preparations With Nuevo León Funding Bid and SME Push

Fresh training drives alongside federal talks channel funding to transport, venues, small businesses.

Overview

  • Nuevo León Governor Samuel García said the state expects about 3,500 million pesos in federal support, including the purchase of 4,000 buses and plans for a large Fan Fest at Parque Fundidora.
  • Jalisco’s governor reported Guadalajara will host two qualification games in March and four World Cup matches from June 11, with extensive public viewing events planned.
  • Mexico City’s Canacope projects 18,500 million pesos in local spillover for micro, small and medium businesses and opens free registration for training on November 10.
  • Canacope and Airbnb will produce neighborhood guides for visitors, with Airbnb estimating roughly 274,000 booked nights and aiming to direct more guest spending to local shops.
  • A U.S. Commerce Department analysis highlights investment openings in Mexico across transport, stadiums and technology, projecting over $2 billion for mobility projects and about $500 million for renovations, while street vendors in CDMX voice concern over possible exclusion.