Sheinbaum meets FIFA’s chief to review Mexico’s WC preparations
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum met FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino to assess preparations for the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Mexico, the United States and Canada in June and July.
Sheinbaum said on her social media account that she had breakfast with Infantino at the National Palace “because we are evaluating everything for the upcoming World Cup,” adding that “everything is going to be wonderful.”
The tournament kicks off on June 11 at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City with a match between the hosts and South Africa. A friendly match between Mexico and Portugal was held at the Mexico City stadium last Saturday as part of the World Cup preparations.
The event was marred by the death of a fan who fell from the second tier to the ground floor in the VIP box area.
“This inauguration is going to be historic, exceptional,” said Sheinbaum while holding a FIFA pennant alongside Infantino. The FIFA president echoed Sheinbaum’s sentiments, assuring that the World Cup will be “a success for Mexico.”
Infantino has been in Mexico since last week when he attended two Intercontinental Cup playoff matches in Guadalajara and Monterrey.
He was also in Mexico City.
