Mexico City — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed she will attend the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain after accepting a direct invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Speaking during a work trip in Quintana Roo, Sheinbaum said she decided to travel to New York because the invitation came directly from the U.S. president.
“I received an invitation from President Trump to go to the World Cup final on Sunday, and I decided to attend because it is a direct invitation from the president of the United States,” she said.
Sheinbaum added that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will also be present at the match. She said she would provide more details about her trip on Saturday.
The president noted that she did not attend the opening match of the 2026 World Cup between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City’s Estadio Ciudad de México, citing the high ticket prices as unaffordable for most people. On that occasion, she gave her ticket to a young fan who won a contest organized by the federal government.
Meanwhile, New York City continues to monitor air quality ahead of the final. After several days affected by smoke from Canadian wildfires, the Air Quality Index has improved from “very unhealthy” levels to “unhealthy for sensitive groups.” Weather forecasts predict rain on Saturday and better conditions for Sunday, when the final will be played at MetLife Stadium.
