Mexico Senate Approves Commemorative Coins for 2026 World Cup

Mexico's Senate has approved the creation of a series of commemorative coins to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The event will be co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The collection will include nine coins: three gold, three silver, and three bimetallic, valued at 25, 10, and 20 pesos respectively. The lawmakers emphasized that the World Cup is a unique opportunity to showcase cultural elements that are synonymous with Mexico and its passion for football. The coins are designed to reflect the enthusiasm and unity that the sport brings to Mexican society.

Alongside the World Cup series, other numismatic collections were also approved:

• The Pre-Hispanic Collection: A set of 20 silver coins, each representing the cultural heritage of Mexico's ancient civilizations.
• Centenary of the Bank of Mexico: A coin commemorating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the country's central bank.
• Intangible Cultural Heritage of Mexico: A collection of ten silver coins, each highlighting a tradition or cultural expression recognized as intangible heritage.

Senator Miguel Ángel Yunes Márquez stated that these coin collections aim to celebrate and honor significant historical events in Mexico. He emphasized that commemorative coins are effective ways to promote national identity and cultural heritage, and to showcase the diversity and richness of Mexican traditions.

Simey Olvera Bautista, the president of the First Legislative Studies Commission, stated that the Bank of Mexico and the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit will be responsible for the design, minting, and, if necessary, the distribution or sale of these commemorative coins. She highlighted that these collections reinforce national identity and reflect Mexico's cultural wealth.

In sports news, Mexico City's Azteca Stadium will host the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled for June 11. This will make Azteca the first stadium to host three World Cup openings, having previously hosted in 1970 and 1986. In addition to the capital, the cities of Guadalajara and Monterrey will also host matches during the tournament. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be a landmark event as it will be the first to feature 48 teams, up from the usual 32, increasing the total number of matches and providing a greater diversity of games for fans.