Mexico City — The Mexican federal government has launched México Invita, a free bilingual mobile app designed to help visitors explore the country before and during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The app is part of Mexico’s broader World Cup tourism strategy, which aims to spread the benefits of the tournament beyond the three official host cities: Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara. The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and will be the largest in history, with 48 teams and 104 matches across Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
México Invita is available for both Android and iPhone and can be used in Spanish or English. It does not require users to create an account or register personal information, making it easy for international fans to open and use immediately.
To download it, search “México Invita” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Travelers should make sure they are downloading the official government app, developed by INFOTEC or linked to Mexico’s federal tourism and digital government program.
The app is organized into three main sections: Discover Mexico, 2026 FIFA World Cup Information, and Useful Services.
The tourism section includes information on all 32 Mexican states, not just the host cities. It features tourism routes, Pueblos Mágicos, gastronomy, cultural attractions, museums, archaeological zones, artisan routes, ecotourism options, accommodation recommendations, and a tourist events calendar.
That matters for destinations like Quintana Roo, even though the state will not host World Cup matches. Many international travelers are expected to combine soccer with beach time, and places like Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cozumel, Bacalar, and Isla Mujeres could benefit from fans extending their trips beyond the host cities.
The Useful Services section may be one of the most practical tools for visitors unfamiliar with Mexico. It includes emergency number 911, Mexico Contigo kiosks, Green Angels roadside assistance, Profeco consumer protection support, and other resources to help travelers move around the country more safely and confidently.
México Invita should not replace FIFA’s official app for match schedules, ticketing, stadium logistics, or tournament updates. Think of it this way: use the FIFA app for the games, and México Invita for everything around them.
The launch fits into Mexico’s larger effort to make the World Cup feel like a national event rather than something limited to three stadium cities. For fans planning to come for soccer, the app offers a simple way to turn the trip into a broader Mexico experience.
