🇲🇽 Claudia Sheinbaum to attend World Cup draw | OneFootball

The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, confirmed this morning her attendance at the official draw for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, an event that will take place this Friday.

During her usual press conference, popularly known as 'La Mañanera', the leader detailed the specifics of her participation in the international event that will determine the groups for the tournament jointly organized by Mexico, the United States, and Canada.

Sheinbaum indicated that, after speaking with the president of FIFA, the decision is made. "I think I will go. Tomorrow we'll tell you how it's going to be", the head of the Executive anticipated. This participation underscores the importance of Mexico as a co-host country of the grand sporting event, being the first time the World Cup is held in three nations.

The coordination for her trip and attendance was managed through diplomatic channels, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs involved. "Yesterday I spoke with the president of FIFA and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was aware of everything through the United States Department of State", the president pointed out. She also highlighted the expected warm reception: "Of course I am invited and President Trump would be happy to receive us there."

Regarding the dynamics of the event, the Mexican president explained that her role will be brief and ceremonial. "It's a very short event. The Prime Minister of Canada, President Trump, and I will just open the ball to see which group we would lead", she detailed, minimizing the time she will spend at the draw.

Finally, Sheinbaum clarified that her schedule only includes the initial segment of the draw. "Afterwards, we leave and then all the groups are defined", she concluded, confirming her presence at one of the most anticipated moments leading up to the 2026 World Cup.

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