Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum questioned her attendance at the inauguration of the 2026 World Cup on June 11 the Azteca Stadium by announcing that she will give a ticket presented by FIFA President Gianni Infantino to a girl or woman with limited resources who is passionate about soccer.

This was announced by the Mexican president in her regular press conference “La Mananera del Pueblo”, where she thanked the FIFA president for his thoughtful visit to the National Palace in response to the invitation made to her some time ago to discuss issues related to the organization of the World Cup.

Last Thursday, Sheinbaum shared on her social networks the details of Infantino's official visit to the official Mexican government premises, where he was given the first ticket in the series with number 0001 for the inaugural match of the World Cup, scheduled for June 11, 2026, at the Azteca Stadium. He also received an official ball and a replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy. World.

For this reason, the head of the Mexican Government highlighted the importance of publicizing everything related to the World Cup, especially due to the impact of the eyes of more than 6 million people who will be fixed on Mexico for the World Cup.

“I feel happy, yesterday (Thursday) the president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, came. June 11, the opening of the World Cup at the Azteca Stadium, there is little left. If he gave me a ticket, 001, I am thinking of giving it to a girl, a young woman who likes soccer, who does not have the opportunity to go to the Stadium,” she specified.

Historic moment for Mexico

The leader of the Aztec nation also highlighted that Mexico will experience a historic moment by hosting a World Cup for the third time, after 1970 and 1986,A story was written in the annals of world football and now with the 2026 edition, the Santa Ursula giant will go down in history for celebrating the start of a World Cup competition for the third time.

For that reason, Sheinbaum thanked the FIFA president for his visit to the National Palace: “I am very grateful for Gianni Infantino's visit. It is a special moment. Nearly 6 billion people watch the opening ceremony of the World Cup.

Mexico City is proud to host the opening ceremony of the World Cup for the third time. It will be an important moment for Mexico; we will be in the eyes of the world. As always, the Mexican people are generous and joyful; it will be beautiful for our country,” she highlighted.

The president announced that her government is preparing activities so that the event is not limited solely to those who can afford to pay for a ticket to the stadium. He reported that the Secretary of the Interior, Rosa Icela Rodriguez, is already organizing some of the preparations in coordination with FIFA and the local organizing committee.