Plans and Projects Ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Plans and Projects Ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Nuevo Leon Governor, Samuel García, revealed that his administration has more than 34 projects planned for completion by March 2026. Among the main initiatives are the opening of two new metro lines, including Line 6, which will connect to the renovated Monterrey International Airport, the construction of Latin America’s tallest tower with 100 floors, and the deployment of 4,000 new public transport buses. 

The state will also reinforce security with a new Fuerza Civil unit, renovate and expand Parque Fundidora with Metro connections, host FanFest at the park, develop a new park at the stadium, and create a 7km linear park under Metro Line 4. In addition, 500 new public soccer fields will be built to promote sports and community engagement.

Expanded Flight Connections for 2026 World Cup Tourists. Governor of Jalisco, Pablo Lemus, emphasized that Guadalajara will see historic investments as a host city for the World Cup, including the rehabilitation of 270 soccer fields and a Guinness World Record for the most passes over the longest distance by children. 

The Guadalajara International Airport will complete its renovation and expand flight connections, particularly to the United States and Canada. “It has been ranked the best airport in Latin America, and we are expanding flight connections, mainly to the United States and Canada, as many fans from these countries will visit. When matches are played abroad, our compatriots will also travel from our city to the United States and Canada,” Lemus explained.

Federal Government to Invest Billions in World Cup Host States. The governors confirmed that the federal government will provide Jalisco, Nuevo Leon, and Mexico City with investments of between MX$1.5 billion (US$81.7 million) and MX$2 billion each to improve and upgrade public transport ahead of the 2026 World Cup. 

Public Holidays for 2026 World Cup Matches. The governors of the three Mexican states hosting the 2026 World Cup are exploring the possibility of making match days in their cities official holidays. Lemus noted that they are waiting for the official match schedule to determine whether school and work activities should be suspended.

“The first game is Saturday, the second game Sunday, and the third is Wednesday; that is the day we will seek to make a non-school day. It will help a lot with traffic, and we are coordinating with the private sector so that if it is not an official holiday, at least people can work from home or take a half day. (…) In Nuevo Leon, for the third game on Wednesday, we are reviewing the school calendar, potential holidays, and very likely also suspending work,” said García.