WASHINGTON.- The president Claudia Sheinbaum is already in the capital of the United States, Washington DC, to participate in the draw for the World Cup 2026.
In his absence, the Secretary of the Interior, Rose ice Rodríguezleads the morning press conference this Friday, December 5, from National Palace.
Claudia Sheinbaum arrives in Washington DC
The president of Mexico arrived at Washington D.C. last Thursday night, which began his first official visit to USA as head of state.
According to official records, the president landed in the Andrews Air Force Base after 11:00 p.m.
He later moved to his hotel with a reinforced security device, following US protocols for visits by heads of state.
Sources from the Mexican government, cited by Infobae, detailed that Claudia Sheinbaum traveled aboard a plane from the Secretary of National Defense (Defense).
She was received by the Mexican ambassador to the United States, Esteban Moctezuma.
In social networksthe president wrote the following message:
“Today we travel to Washington to represent Mexico in the first event of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in which the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, and the President of the United States, Donald Trump, also participate.”.
Claudia Sheinbaum’s schedule in Washington
This is the full agenda and confirmed, so far, of Claudia Sheinbaum’s visit to Washington.
- Arrival in Washington on Thursday night.
- Accommodation in a hotel near the White House
- Meeting with US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
- 2026 World Cup draw
- Meeting with Mexican migrants in the US
- Return to Mexico, today Friday night
Regarding the confirmed commitments, it was detailed that the meeting with their Canadian and American counterparts would be brief and informal, without bilateral or trilateral character.
The group draw of the FIFA World Cup 2026 It will take place after the meeting between the three leaders.
Later, a meeting is planned with members of the Mexican migrant community resident in DC
The President’s first trip abroad would only last one day, and she is expected to return to Mexico this Friday night.
What time is the 2026 World Cup draw?
The 2026 World Cup Draw will be held this Friday December 5in it John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D. C, and starts at 12:00 local time, and 11:00 am (Mexico time).