The president of the FIFA, Gianni Infantinohe delivered a few hours to the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaumthe giant replica of a first row entry to the inaugural party of the World Cup 2026 in the Azteca stadium. Infantino’s gift to Sheinbaum has marked the number one seat for the game that will be played on June 11, 2026 in the Mexican capital.
Sheinbaum and Infantino were cited today at the National Palace and during the meeting they posed smiling while holding the World Cup trophy. “Mexico will live an extraordinary moment. You will be proud to be the headquarters of the inauguration at the Azteca Stadium on June 11, 2026,” says the publication.
Infantino gave Shainbaum a replica of a 2026 World Cup entry
In addition, he recalled that the three metropolis: Mexico City (5), Guadalajara (4) and Monterrey (4) will be the venues that will house a total 13 World Cup games. Mexico will be the first country in history organized by three World Cup editions with those of 1970 and 1986. The 2026 Cup will also be the largest in history, with 48 selections, 104 games and three host nations.
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According to calculations presented by the Mexican Football Federation (FMF), the tournament will generate around 3,000 million dollars in Mexico. In the tourism sector, revenues are expected for more than 1,000 million dollars, derived from the 5.5 million visitors who will arrive in the country. In addition, the FMF anticipates the creation of 24,000 jobs and the investment of about 200 million dollars in stadium improvements.
