Mexican president to attend World Cup final at Trump's invitation amid trade tensions
Summary
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will attend the World Cup final after accepting an invitation from President Donald Trump. This will be their first meeting since December amid ongoing tensions between their countries over trade and security.Key Facts
- President Sheinbaum did not attend the World Cup opening match but gave her ticket away to a young Indigenous woman.
- Tickets for the World Cup final were priced at nearly $10,000 for the cheapest seats by Saturday.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will also attend the final.
- The World Cup is jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada for the first time.
- Argentina, the defending champion, will play Spain in the final in New Jersey.
- Mexico and the U.S. have had tense talks on trade and security, including a review of Mexican consulates after CIA officer deaths.
- President Trump announced the U.S. would not extend the USMCA trade deal until 2042.
- U.S. and Mexican officials are scheduled to meet for trade negotiations two days after the final.
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