Mexico City to Boost Mobility, Security Ahead of FIFA World Cup
- Capital city to boost spending in transit, security cameras
- Mexico will co-host the 2026 World Cup with the US and Canada
The city’s proposed mobility budget, which includes initiatives to make it easier for fans to enter and exit the iconic Azteca stadium, will increase to nearly 7 billion pesos.
Photographer: Susana Gonzalez/Bloomberg
Mexico City is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with plans to increase investment in mobility and security next year, according to a top official.
The city’s proposed mobility budget, which includes initiatives to make it easier for fans to enter and exit the iconic Azteca stadium, will increase to nearly 7 billion pesos (around $348 million), representing 186% more than the 2024 allocation, said Juan Pablo de Botton, the capital’s finance minister, in an interview with Bloomberg News following the presentation of the budget proposal.