Mexico unveils events programme for 2026 World Cup | OneFootball

The government of Mexico presented a program of sports and cultural activities for the 2026 World Cup, which includes broadcasting the tournament in public squares across the country.

Mexico will host the World Cup jointly with the United States and Canada, from June 11 to July 19. In total, 13 matches will be played in three cities in the country: Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara.

“Our goal is to bring football to the entire national territory: for the ball to roll beyond the fields and turn into small world cups, tournaments, and even street games in the communities,” said Gabriela Cuevas, the Mexican government's coordinator for the World Cup, in a press conference.

The government will broadcast the games for free and plans various cultural and tourist activities throughout the country, Cuevas explained. Additionally, football tournaments will be organized in schools to celebrate the event.

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The authorities will develop an app that will allow visitors to explore the country with various tourist, cultural, and gastronomic routes.

Events will also be held around local cuisine, and several museums and archaeological sites are being improved to welcome tourists.

The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, said that the government wants the 2026 World Cup to leave a “sporting legacy” in the country.

“What legacy can remain? The importance of practicing sports, having fields in different parts of the country, permanent football tournaments for boys and girls,” said Sheinbaum at the same press conference.

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