Thousands queue in rain for 2026 World Cup transit card in Mexico City

Mexico City: Despite heavy rain, thousands of residents endured long queues at Campo Marte in Mexico City, hoping to purchase a commemorative Integrated Mobility Card for the 2026 World Cup. The special edition card is in high demand due to its scarcity at public transport stations.

People began lining up outside the Casino Campo Marte, adjacent to the National Auditorium, as early as noon. By 4 p.m., when sales were scheduled to begin, authorities started distributing numbered wristbands to those in line. One of the first buyers, Mateo, a young fan of public transport, stated he had waited over two weeks for the card.

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The mobility card is beautiful, obviously it has protection, we don't want it to get damaged, it's a model beautiful. I waited two weeks to get the card, I went to tour all the stations that modernized Line 2 of the Metro and we kept getting off and in almost all there was a sign that said: There are no more mobility cards.

"The mobility card is beautiful, obviously it has protection, we don't want it to get damaged, it's a beautiful model," Mateo explained. He expressed a desire for at least 2 million more cards to be produced to meet public demand. "They should make more cards, they should make 2 million more, make the normal quantity of cards in the World Cup edition, so everyone can get their card," he urged.

As the afternoon progressed, the crowd grew significantly, with the line extending approximately 500 meters to the Metro Auditorio station. The influx of people caused the queue to divide into three sections, prompting government officials to guide attendees and request they respect the line's order. Authorities estimated the presence of at least 3,000 people by early evening, despite plans to sell only 2,000 cards and the implementation of the wristband system.

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They should make more cards, they should make 2 million more, make the normal quantity of cards in the World Cup edition, so everyone can get their card.