World Cup 2026: Clara Brugada inaugurates the Glorieta Mundialista on Insurgentes; 18 football festivals with giant screens to be held

Mexico City has launched the "Glorieta Mundialista" (World Cup Roundabout) as part of its strategy to host the 2026 World Cup with a focus on human rights, inclusion, and preventing violence. The inauguration, led by Head of Government Clara Brugada, also announced the establishment of 50 "Fair Play World Cup Points" across the capital.

Eighteen of these points will be integrated into football festivals, set to begin with the tournament's start. These festivals aim to provide free access to the football festivities for residents who cannot attend matches in person, featuring giant screens, recreational activities, and community spaces. Brugada stressed that "no sporting event is above human rights or human dignity," highlighting potential risks like discrimination, violence against women and children, and substance abuse associated with large-scale events.

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No sporting event is above human rights or human dignity.

The festivals will host live match broadcasts on large screens, alongside cultural and sports activities. They will also include support services operated by public institutions, offering social workers, mental health specialists, and guidance on alcohol and substance use. Mechanisms will be in place to prevent and address gender-based violence, human trafficking, and discrimination.

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In this city, no one can be discriminated against for who they are, who they love, how they express themselves, or the color of their skin.

Brugada affirmed the city's commitment to inclusivity, stating, "In this city, no one can be discriminated against for who they are, who they love, how they express themselves, or the color of their skin." The Glorieta Mundialista itself features a desmontable court, a monumental ball, and a pre-Hispanic pyramid, all crafted by individuals in social reintegration programs.

"Celebration and human rights must go hand in hand," Brugada concluded. "We are building a social World Cup... for a feminist, anti-racist, anti-classist, just, democratic, and sustainable World Cup!"

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Celebration and human rights must go hand in hand.