The FIFA World Cup arrives in Mexico for a tour 100 days before the World Cup
The FIFA World Cup trophy arrived this Friday at the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA), located in the central State of Mexico, to complete a 26-day tour of ten cities in the country. The trophy, which returned for the third time after the 1970 and 1986 World Cups, arrived 104 days before the start of the tournament organized by Mexico, the United States, and Canada, which will begin on June 11 in Mexico City.
TL;DR
- The FIFA World Cup trophy is on a 26-day tour of ten Mexican cities.
- The trophy arrived 104 days before the start of the 2026 World Cup.
- Former Argentine footballer Roberto Ayala and Mexican ex-Real Madrid striker Hugo Sánchez were present at the arrival.
- Mexico will host 13 matches of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.
- Mexican officials highlighted the trinational effort for the event, emphasizing cooperation between North American countries.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed confidence that the World Cup will proceed securely, despite recent violence in states like Jalisco.