Exhibitions, immersive experiences, and even monumental statues of soccer players on Paseo de la Reforma! This Tuesday, March 24, the cultural activities planned for Mexico City during the 2026 World Cup were announced.
At a press conference, it was announced that 17 museums will host World Cup-themed activities. In addition, there will be other events. For example, in April, an exhibition of monumental statues of various soccer players will open, which will be installed on Reforma Avenue and at other locations throughout Mexico City.
On June 6, there will be a World Cup parade on Paseo de la Reforma, while on May 31, an attempt will be made to break the record for the world’s largest wave.
What cultural activities will there be in Mexico City for the 2026 World Cup?
As we mentioned, several museums will join in the World Cup activities. There will be 19 exhibitions. For example, the Franz Mayer Museum will present the exhibition “Soccer: Designing a Passion, “ which will take a look back at the World Cups in the Americas. You can see it starting March 25. Get your tickets here.
Other museums that will also feature exhibitions related to the 2026 World Cup include the Yancuic Museum, the MIDE, and the Jumex Museum, among others. Additionally, the National Museum of Anthropology will present an exhibition on photographer Annie Leibovitz.
At the Center for Immersive Arts, “Leonora Carrington’s Labyrinth” will be presented, an immersive exhibition where you’ll see everything, including monumental sculptures. It opens on April 15.
And that’s not all. The Dolores Olmedo Museum officially reopens on May 30. As you can see, there will be many activities during the World Cup season. Be sure to follow us because we’ll bring you all the information on each of the events.
