Overview

• Gianni Infantino met President Claudia Sheinbaum at Palacio Nacional, where she confirmed the June 11, 2026 opening match at Estadio Azteca.
• Infantino presented a replica World Cup trophy and a symbolic Ticket No. 00001; Sheinbaum said she may give the ticket to a girl with limited resources who loves football.
• The federal government tasked the Interior Ministry with organizing free public screens for the inauguration and matches, with details expected next week.
• The Mexican Football Federation projects about $3 billion in business, more than 24,000 jobs and roughly $200 million in stadium upgrades tied to the tournament.
• Mexico will stage 13 matches in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, with the capital hosting five including Round of 32 and Round of 16 games, as Infantino praised close coordination among Mexico, the United States and Canada on logistics and fan experience.