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Mexico’s Telecom Regulator, FIFA and Carriers Launch 2026 World Cup Connectivity Plan

The initiative organizes spectrum access plus on-the-ground deployments to keep mobile service reliable in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey.

Overview

  • CRT has established a working group with the country’s main mobile operators in collaboration with FIFA to manage network performance at high-demand sites.
  • Mexico expects about 5.5 million visitors during the tournament, driving exceptional pressure on mobile and internet services.
  • Efforts target stadiums, airports, hotels, training centers and Fan Fest areas across the three host cities.
  • The regulator is coordinating with federal and local security bodies and the Foreign Ministry to guarantee spectrum for protection, logistics, transport and security communications, as well as audiovisual transmission links.
  • Host-city governments are partnering with CRT to accelerate deployment of mobile infrastructure and temporary capacity upgrades ahead of the event.