In contrast to the U.S. ban policy on going to the United States, Mexico will welcome everyone at the 2026 World Cup

On the one-year anniversary of the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada welcomed fans from all countries and cultures during the 2026 World Cup.

Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada (second from left) turns on the countdown clock to mark the one-year countdown to the 2026 World Cup.

The 2026 USMCA World Cup will be staged from June 11 to July 19 and will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. As one of the home venues for the opening match, Mexico City is welcoming millions of visitors from all over the world with confidence, demonstrating its determination and strength as a major host of international sporting events.

This is in stark contrast to the U.S. ban on U.S. travel. And Clara emphasized the importance of inclusiveness and openness, in contrast to the 12-nation ban policy of the United States under the co-host country, President Trump. Speaking at one of FIFA's countdown anniversary ceremonies, Clara said: "All fans are welcome here. In this city, no one is treated as a stranger. "We will warmly welcome people from all over the world – with their music, their colours, their language and their spirit. We believe that diversity is our greatest asset. "Today (11th local time) is a very special day for Mexico City. There are 365 days left before we open our doors to the world and host the World Cup opener for the third time. ”

In addition, Clara assured residents around the Aztec Stadium that they will benefit from an investment of more than 6 billion Mexican pesos (about 2.26 billion yuan), which will be used to improve public services and infrastructure. In addition, as part of the celebrations on the eve of the 2026 World Cup, more than 40 buildings and landmarks in Mexico City were greenlit on the night of the 11th.