Mexico, the United States and Canada are finalizing details for the organization of the 2026 World Cup, which will have its draw this Friday in Washington.
While most of the matches will take place on American soil, Monterrey, Mexico City and Guadalajara will have their World Cup dose from June 11.
Messi highlights the passion for football in Mexico
While Mexico will host its third World Cup, the United States is going for its second edition and Canada will be the host for the first time, but it has been on Mexican soil where soccer has enjoyed greater passion among the three hosts.
Lionel Messi knows this, as the Argentine captain spoke about Mexican soccer and Liga MX in an interview with TNT Sports.
“Well, while I already knew about it, especially in Mexico, I was a little more surprised by the United States and Canada, the love there is for soccer. I didn’t know so much, I think there was a growth, an important change also in the part of the fans of the game and that he likes to enjoy the shows, that he lives them, that they are passionate also that they have a lot, a lot of passion for their teams.”
Where football is in the air, especially in Mexico, which has always had a great league, it also has many great teams within its league, in terms of player power, economically and that it will be very enjoyable (the World Cup)
“Both myself and the people expect something extraordinary because they are used to doing great events and this is the most important event in football and I think it will be up to scratch so that people come and enjoy everything,” said the former Barcelona player.
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Argentina’s No. 10 has already won a Leagues Cup just after arriving in 2023, a tournament played with clubs from MLS and Liga MX.
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