Sheinbaum criticizes FIFA over World Cup ticket prices

Claudia Sheinbaum argued that the price of tickets for the 2026 World Cup excludes most Mexicans. She declined to attend the opening game, citing the prohibitive cost.

Instead, she handed her VIP ticket to Yolett Cervantes Cuaquehua, a young Nahua athlete from Veracruz. The gesture highlights calls for greater social inclusion in the tournament.