Chivas Stadium received visiting FIFA representatives

Representatives of the World Football Association supervised one of the stadiums that will serve as the venue for the 2026 World Cup

GUADALAJARA – Owner ChivasAnd Amaury VergaraOn Tuesday afternoon, my representative received FIFA in it Akron Stadiumherd house, to review the preparations for World Cup 2026when Mexico You will share headquarters with United State And Canada.

During the visit, representatives FIFA Colin Smith and Jurgen Mynka, as well as Ross McCall, Commercial Director. By Mexican Football Federation Javier Sanchez was present with him John Jose Frangiepresident of Zapopan, the municipality in which Chivas Stadium is located, as well as Paul LemosMayor of Guadalajara.

Amaury VergaraWhat is with you ChivasHe said: “We continue to prepare our headquarters for FIFA World Cup 2026“.

Visitors toured different areas of the city Akron Stadiumhome Chivasto monitor the state of one of the selected scenarios as the location for the following scenarios world Cup.

he World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada 2026 It will be held from June 11 to July 19, with the participation of 48 teams, who will present 106 matches.

Most of the games to be played will be hosted by the first-mentioned country, with Atlanta, Dallas, Boston, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Kansas City, New York/New Jersey, San Francisco, Philadelphia and Seattle as the venues. In addition, Canada Toronto and Vancouver will contribute, while Mexico will contribute to Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara.

The 2026 World Cup will open the format with 48 countries, which will be divided into 12 groups of four teams each, a format that has been adopted by FIFA March 14th.