Mexico's President Sheinbaum to attend World Cup final in US after Trump invitation

President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico has officially notified the Permanent Commission of the Congress of the Union of her upcoming travel abroad. She informed the legislative body that she will be leaving the country to attend the final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is being co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada.

The President's attendance at the final, to be held in New York, is in response to an invitation extended by Donald Trump, the former President of the United States. This notification adheres to Article 88 of the Mexican Constitution, which mandates that the President must inform Congress before departing the country for extended periods or official duties abroad.

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Good morning, a few minutes ago we received the Communication from President @Claudiashein in which she informs the Permanent Commission, observing Article 88 of the Constitution, that she will leave the country to attend the Final match of the 2026 Football World Cup which Mexico co-organized with the United States and Canada.

Laura Itzel Castillo, the President of the Permanent Commission, shared the communication received from President Sheinbaum via social media. The announcement highlights the international nature of the event and the diplomatic engagement involved, even as the President fulfills her constitutional obligations.

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attending the invitation of Donald Trump, President of the United States of America.