“The World Cup is an opportunity to showcase Méxiko”

With the World Cup just around the corner, excitement is building around the globe. In a short interview, Ambassador Francisco José Quiroga Fernández tells us what Mexico hopes to gain from the tournament.

What do you hope to gain from Mexiko hosting the World Cup? And what challenges does hosting this major event and the resulting surge in tourism during this time present?

Ambassador Fernández: The World Cup is an opportunity to showcase México as a dynamic, welcoming society. The challenges are usual logistic ones. We are especially mindful about ensuring the security and safety of our visitors.

Mexicans are known for their talent in football. What other aspects of Mexico and its people do you hope visiting football fans will discover?

Visitors will hopefully go back to their home countries with a warm feeling and peace of mind about potential prospects to once visit or even move or invest in México.

What new infrastructure is being built for the World Cup, and how will it be used in the long term?

We are revamping stadiums and urban connectivity. This effort will remain in full use after the World Cup, contributing to our cities sustainable mobility.

In addition to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a review of the United States Mexico Canada Agreement will take place in July, how would you describe the state of relations between Mexico and its northern neighbors, and how hopeful are you regarding the renegotiations of the agreement?

Mexico and the US are each other’s main trade destination. Our supply chains are intrinsically interwoven within the framework of a balanced trade agreement. Moreover, we are fully committed to maintain and strengthen our North American partnership. Hence, we are confident that the win-win scenario will prevail and we will continue having the most preferential access to each other’s markets.