World Football Summit Mexico

The Americas edition of World Football Summit, held in Mexico City a week before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

DATES
3-4 June 2026
2 days, annual
VENUE
Mexico City
Mexico City, Mexico
ORGANISER
World Football Summit (WFS)
World Football Summit (WFS)
ATTENDANCE
Americas football industry
Pre-World Cup edition

Definition

World Football Summit Mexico is the Americas edition of the WFS circuit. The 2026 edition took place on 3 and 4 June in Mexico City, one week before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off, positioning it to connect global stakeholders as the football industry gathered in the region.

What it covers

The Mexico edition targets the Latin American and North American football ecosystem with the same themes as Madrid: digital transformation, data, fan engagement and rights, sharpened by the World Cup host context.

Where it sits

Lower priority for a Europe-anchored vertical, but useful for mapping the Latin and North American football ecosystem in a World Cup host year.

The event in numbers (organiser-declared)

Format 2-day summit
Timing one week before the FIFA World Cup
Host city Mexico City

FAQ

Who should attend?

Club and league executives across the Americas, sponsors, media and technology providers.

Why Mexico City in 2026?

WFS moved to the capital to coincide with the build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.