As a result of intensive tourism management and promotion efforts, the Governor of Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama Espinosa, announced that Cancún has been selected to host two national soccer teams that will participate in the 2026 World Cup. This achievement consolidates the city’s status as an internationally renowned tourist destination and reflects the organizers’ confidence in Quintana Roo’s ability to host high-level teams during the world’s premier soccer event.
The governor explained that the sports delegations, coaching staff, family members, and media will be accommodated at two of the most renowned hotel complexes in the Mexican Caribbean: Fairmont Mayakoba and Moon Palace. “This achievement is the result of a joint effort and a clear vision: to put Cancún on the world map not only as a first-class tourist destination, but also as a strategic player in a global event,” Mara Lezama emphasized during the official announcement.
Cancún’s privileged geographic location represents a fundamental logistical advantage for the 2026 World Cup. The city will have strategic air routes that will connect directly to the 16 official venues spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, particularly to the central quadrant where eight of these venues are located. This connectivity will facilitate the transportation of fans and teams, positioning Cancún as an essential transportation hub for the tournament.
The designation obtained through Mara Lezama’s administration represents recognition of the quality, connectivity, and capacity of the tourism infrastructure that distinguishes Quintana Roo. This event not only strengthens Cancún’s international presence but will also generate significant economic benefits, jobs, and shared prosperity for Quintana Roo families, as the governor explained during her speech.
With this designation, Cancún reaffirms its leadership as a world-class tourist destination and prepares to experience, alongside millions of fans, the great soccer celebration in 2026. Mara Lezama’s successful management consolidates Quintana Roo as a strategic player in the 2026 World Cup, demonstrating that the vision of positioning Cancún as a host of international teams has become a reality that will benefit the entire state.
Source: mvsnoticias
