Overview
- At Palacio Nacional, Gianni Infantino presented Claudia Sheinbaum a replica World Cup trophy and a ceremonial ticket No. 00001 as she reiterated that the opening match is set for June 11, 2026 at Estadio Azteca.
- Sheinbaum said she is considering giving the inaugural ticket to a girl or young woman who loves football and cannot afford to attend.
- The federal government is preparing free public screens so people across Mexico can watch the inauguration and matches at no cost, with details expected soon from Interior Secretary Rosa Icela Rodríguez.
- Mexico will stage 13 World Cup games in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, with planning focused on logistics, security and fan experience.
- Infantino said the governments of Mexico, the United States and Canada are working very well together, as online debate noted Sheinbaum posed with a replica trophy after President Donald Trump recently held the original at the White House.