With less than eight months until the opening kickoff, preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are entering a critical phase, requiring close collaboration between host nations. Canadian Secretary of State (Sport) Adam van Koeverden-who Prime Minister Mark carney recently appointed as Canada’s FIFA Sherpa [[1]] and [[2]]-will travel to Mexico this week to discuss logistical planning with government and tournament officials. The visit underscores the importance of unified efforts as Canada, the United states, and Mexico co-host the expanded 48-team tournament [[3]].
MEXICO
Canadian Secretary of State (Sport) Adam van Koeverden will be in Mexico City and Monterrey from December 14th to 17th to bolster collaboration with key partners as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. He is scheduled to deliver remarks on Monday at the Canadian Embassy in Mexico.
During the visit, the Secretary of State will participate in a series of meetings with officials responsible for organizing the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ and representatives from the Mexican government, including Gabriela Cuevas, the Federal Government’s representative for the tournament. Discussions will center on tournament readiness, including coordination of safety and security measures, fan transportation, and ongoing cooperative efforts.
Please note that information is subject to change without notice and all times are local.
EVENT
Remarks by the Secretary of State (Sport) at an event hosted by the Canadian Embassy in Mexico
DATE
Monday, December 15, 2025
TIME
3:10 PM
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