Sheinbaum to attend World Cup final after Trump invitation

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced she will attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New York this Sunday, accepting a direct invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump. The championship match will feature Argentina against Spain at MetLife Stadium.

Sheinbaum confirmed her attendance during a press conference in Playa del Carmen, stating that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will also be present. "I received an invitation from President Trump to go on Sunday to the World Cup final and I decided to attend because it is a direct invitation from the President of the United States," Sheinbaum told reporters, as cited by EFE news agency. She added that she would provide more details in a press conference on Saturday.

The president's travel plans include departing Saturday afternoon and returning Monday morning. Her attendance at the final comes as Mexico prepares for the third round of negotiations with the U.S. and Canada regarding the T-MEC trade agreement, scheduled for next week. Notably, Sheinbaum did not attend the World Cup's opening match in Mexico, opting instead to give her ticket to an indigenous girl who plays soccer. She had previously attended local football festivals to watch her national team play.

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I received an invitation from President Trump to go on Sunday to the World Cup final and I decided to attend because it is a direct invitation from the President of the United States. Prime Minister (Mark) Carney will also be there.