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Uber, Uber Eats Seal Three-Year Deal With Liga MX and Mexico’s National Teams Ahead of 2026 World Cup

The agreement moves Uber from planning to early execution for airport operations in Mexico’s World Cup host cities.

Overview

  • The sponsorship covers Liga BBVA MX for men and women and extends to both Mexico’s men’s and women’s national teams for a three-year term.
  • The pact was formally signed by Uber Mexico chief Juan Pablo Eiroa, Uber Eats Mexico chief Daniel Colunga and Liga MX president Mikel Arriola.
  • Uber says it is coordinating with federal and local authorities to improve traveler pickup and flow at airports in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey.
  • The company is boosting driver supply by raising incentives, simplifying onboarding, offering training and encouraging temporary relocation to host cities during match periods.
  • Executives say Uber will apply event playbooks from the Paris Olympics and major U.S. concerts, while Jalisco’s transport secretary urges harmonized national rules for platform taxis at ports and airports.