Mexico's Sheinbaum to Attend World Cup Final as Trump's Guest

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced she will attend the 2026 World Cup final, scheduled for Sunday outside New York City. She accepted a direct invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to attend the match, a decision she made after previously opting out of attending games hosted in Mexico.

"I received an invitation from President Trump to go on Sunday to the World Cup final and I made the decision to attend because it is a direct invitation from the President of the United States," Sheinbaum told reporters. The invitation arrives at a critical juncture, with ongoing negotiations to revise the North American Free Trade Agreement (USMCA) and persistent tensions surrounding efforts to combat organized crime.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend the final between Spain and Argentina. While Sheinbaum and Trump have communicated by phone on several occasions, this upcoming meeting will be their second in person. Their first face-to-face encounter occurred in December 2025 during the World Cup draw ceremony held in Washington D.C.

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I received an invitation from President Trump to go on Sunday to the World Cup final and I made the decision to attend because it is a direct invitation from the President of the United States.