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Fifa chief hails Mexico's readiness as teams prepare for World Cup finals
Gianni Infantino said organisers had carefully reviewed preparations and expressed confidence Mexico will deliver a successful 2026 World Cup.
- On Monday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum met FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the Presidential Palace in Mexico City to discuss World Cup preparations.
- Infantino visited Mexico this week for a fact-finding tour to review venue readiness. He viewed stadiums in Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara scheduled for June's competition.
- The 23rd tournament edition features 48 teams competing across 11 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will occur at Azteca Stadium, Estadio BBVA, and Estadio Akron, with Mexico facing South Africa in the opener.
- Following the meeting at the Palacio Nacional, Sheinbaum echoed Infantino's optimism, stating, "Everything is going to be wonderful." Both leaders expressed confidence in Mexico's tournament readiness.
- The tournament kicks off on June 11 at Azteca Stadium, with games scheduled across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The 48-team format marks the first time the World Cup expands to this scale.
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Fifa chief hails Mexico's readiness as teams prepare for World Cup finals
World football's most powerful administrator Gianni Infantino has hailed the readiness of Mexico for this summer's World Cup during a fact-finding tour of the country in which he met Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, viewing the stadiums in Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara that will stage matches during the month-long competition.
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