Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum met with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Thursday to discuss preparations for the 2026 football World Cup, which Mexico will co-host with the United States and Canada.<\/p>\n
“I appreciate the visit of Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, to discuss the progress of the World Cup,” the president said in a post on social media, adding photos with the FIFA President and the tournament trophy.<\/p>\n
According to AFP, Sheinbaum said the opening ceremony of the tournament will take place at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026.<\/p>\n
“Remember that in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey, 13 matches of the great sporting event will take place,” she added.<\/p>\n
Infantino had already met last week with US President Donald Trump, who announced the World Cup draw will be held on December 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington.<\/p>\n
Infantino, who has fostered close ties with the billionaire US president, brought the World Cup with him for the announcement and even let Trump get his hands on it.<\/p>\n
The 2026 World Cup is being hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico next year, and Trump has made a big deal about it happening during his presidency.<\/p>\n
The tournament comes at a tense time for Mexico, the United States, and Canada, fueled by the Republican magnate’s trade and tariff policies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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