Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum made a direct call to the Mexican public to support the national team during the upcoming World Cup. "We all need to cheer on the National Team, so let's all have good vibes for this World Cup," she stated in a message aimed at connecting with the social expectation generated by the tournament. Institutional backing and public enthusiasm will be key to solidifying the expected atmosphere during the world championship event. A symbolic gesture towards the World Cup As part of the meeting, Infantino presented the president with a representative detail of the tournament: the official cards used by referees in FIFA competitions. The gesture, accompanied by a relaxed moment between the two, reflected the close tone of the meeting and the intention to project the World Cup as a global celebration. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Gianni Infantino meet; the opening of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be "historic." The head of state held a meeting with the FIFA president to evaluate progress and preparations for the tournament... The World Cup 2026 will be historic not only for its expanded format to 48 teams, but also for Mexico's role as a key host. "This opening is going to be historic, exceptional," said Sheinbaum, making it clear that the goal is to offer a world-class event. The opening match is scheduled for June 11, 2026, when the Mexican National Team plays its first match of the tournament at the iconic Azteca Stadium, which will once again be a protagonist in a World Cup. Infantino backs the Mexican project In turn, Gianni Infantino fully backed the organization in Mexico and highlighted the positive atmosphere surrounding the preparations. "Preparing this World Cup, which is going to be a party, which is going to be a success for Mexico," affirmed the executive, who also showed closeness and enthusiasm during the meeting with the president. The head of FIFA has maintained an active agenda in the country, supervising progress in venues and participating in events related to the tournament, which reinforces the strategic importance of Mexico within the joint project with the United States and Canada. A message of unity and support for the Tri Beyond logistics, the meeting also had an emotional and symbolic component. The country will host matches in different cities and will once again be in the international spotlight. The start of the tournament on Mexican soil places the country in a privileged position to show its organizational capacity, its infrastructure, and its passion for football. Countdown underway With just over a year until the initial whistle, messages from the National Palace and FIFA point in the same direction: confidence in the organization and anticipation for an unprecedented event. The opening already has a date, the stage is set, and the goal is clear: to make the 2026 World Cup an unforgettable experience. The countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 is already underway at the highest political and sporting level; the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, and the President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, agreed that the tournament will be a success and that the opening will mark a historic moment for the country. After a working breakfast at the National Palace, both leaders shared a message about the progress of the organization and the role Mexico will play as one of the main host venues for the world's most important football tournament.
