Overview
- Mexico’s president confirmed she will not attend the 2026 World Cup opening match and will hand her FIFA-issued seat to a girl who could not otherwise go.
- The ticket she plans to give away is the coveted No. 00001 for the June 11 ceremony at Estadio Azteca.
- Sheinbaum reiterated that World Cup ticket prices are set by FIFA, not the Mexican government.
- The federal government said it is working with FIFA on fan fests and public viewing areas in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey to broaden access.
- FIFA’s Mexico lead and Sheinbaum reaffirmed that the tournament’s opening will take place in Mexico City, with security and infrastructure preparations ongoing.