Gabriela Cuevas highlights a significant meeting with her US counterpart and the Canadian ambassador to coordinate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The collaboration focuses on operational aspects to organize the best World Cup in history, emphasizing strong commitment from all three countries to address challenges and benefits as a unified team.
Mexico is advancing its World Cup preparations, involving various government secretaries and cabinet representatives. The goal is to extend the World Cup's impact beyond the three host cities (Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey) to all communities, focusing on well-being, physical activity, health, education, security, and peace culture. Specific announcements regarding projects will be made by the President.
Significant infrastructure works are underway in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey to ensure adequate mobility and facilities for the World Cup. This includes airport improvements, such as 8.5 billion for Mexico City's international airport, and the focus on the AIFA airport for logistical and private flight needs. Additionally, new railway lines are being prepared.
FIFA holds a monopoly on World Cup ticket sales. Currently, 'hospitality' or 'premium' tickets are available through official channels. Gabriela warns against fraudulent websites and WhatsApp groups offering tickets, advising all purchases and information verification exclusively through fifa.com. She also mentions upcoming 'presale' phases for general access tickets.
To access general tickets, individuals must first register for a FIFA ID on fifa.com. Following this, around September 10th, there will be a 'manifestation of intention' phase to express interest in the ticket lottery. Successful participants will receive an email with a purchase window. Profeco and FIFA will soon announce a specific platform for ticket sales in Mexico, confirming no dynamic pricing or resales.