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.
Sheinbaum said the opening ceremony of the tournament will take place at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026.
Infantino had already met with US President Donald Trump last week, who announced that the World Cup draw will be held on December 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington.
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.
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.
The tournament comes at a tense time for Mexico, the United States, and Canada, fueled by the Republican magnate’s trade and tariff policies.
AFP
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
