The president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, attended this Thursday the facilities of the Azteca Stadium in Mexico for the selection process of venues for the World Cup 2026.
Both Mexico, Canada and the United States will host the World Cup to be held in four years, and the corresponding preparations are already under way.
“Mexico is one of the most important countries on the world soccer map, it is a country that has an incredible soccer history, soccer is not only passion, it is not only religion, but more, it is the lives of millions and millions of Mexicans and people from outside of Mexico who have a love for Mexico,” said Infantino.
Infantino was accompanied by the president of the Mexican Football Federation, Yon de Luisa , and the executive president of the Board of Directors of Grupo Televisa, Emilio Azcárraga.
During the visit, Infantino recalled the great history of the Azteca Stadium. “In the 70 in this stadium, in the match of the century, many other matches, also Pelé’s Brazil, which was one One of the strongest teams in history. The 86 with Diego and now the third World Cup, Mexico has given a lot, but it has also developed a lot with the clubs, with America, the other players, the players, the rra rra rra that is known throughout the world, for me to work with Mexico is fantastic”, he highlighted.
The FIFA president also attended the National Palace to visit the president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who shared a photo of the visit on his Twitter account.
“In the company of Marcelo Ebrard, Secretary of Foreign Affairs; Emilio Azcárraga, president of Grupo Televisa and Yon de Luisa, president of the FMF, received Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA. Preparations are starting for the FIFA World Cup 2026; I will no longer be in the presidency, but we will help in the time we have left to sponsor the joy of the people and promote sports, “said López Obrador on his Twitter account.
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