President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced a federal investment ranging from 1.5 to 2 billion pesos for each of Mexico’s three host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Mexico City, Jalisco, and Nuevo León. The funds will be mainly used to strengthen public transportation infrastructure as part of the legacy of the international sporting event.
During her morning press conference, Sheinbaum explained that in Mexico City the resources will go to Metro Line 2; in Jalisco, to Line 5; and in Nuevo León, to Metro Lines 4 and 6. She said that although the funds could not be spent this year, the commitment will be fulfilled during the next fiscal year. “We are going to turn a global event into local well-being,” she stated.
Federal coordinator for the 2026 World Cup, Gabriela Cuevas Barron, noted that the country is 196 days away from the start of the tournament, and therefore actions are being accelerated in infrastructure, security, culture, and civil protection. Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada Molina announced more than 70 permanent projects, including the El Chapulín Trolleybus, the El Ajolote Light Rail, new bike lanes, bicycle parking hubs, elevated parks, and soccer-themed festivals, among others.
In Jalisco, Governor Pablo Lemus reported that the state will host four matches and two playoff games. Key actions include renovation of Estadio Guadalajara, a Fan Festival at Plaza Liberación, mobility improvements through new public transport lines, and free concerts by Maná and Alejandro Fernández. Authorities will also remodel 270 sports fields and attempt to break a Guinness World Record for the longest consecutive ball touch.
Nuevo León Governor Samuel García Sepúlveda highlighted that the World Cup represents an opportunity to boost economic and tourism development. He reported that 34 projects are underway, including the construction of new Metro lines, modernization of public transportation, park renovations, expanded connectivity, green infrastructure, public space upgrades, and strengthened state security through new equipment and personnel.
