Overview

• President Claudia Sheinbaum met FIFA chief Gianni Infantino at Palacio Nacional to coordinate preparations for the 2026 tournament cohosted with the United States and Canada.
• Infantino presented the World Cup trophy and a symbolic inaugural-match ticket during the visit.
• Mexico will stage 13 matches across Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, with Sheinbaum reaffirming the opening match at Estadio Azteca on June 11, 2026.
• FMF commissioner Mikel Arriola projected roughly $3 billion in business activity, creation of more than 24,000 jobs and about $200 million in stadium upgrades tied to hosting duties.
• Separately, Sheinbaum received Brazil’s vice president Geraldo Alckmin as both countries signed a cooperation memorandum, while she said a free-trade agreement is not under consideration.