Mexico vs England World Cup fan festivals draw 3.7 million visitors across the country

More than 3.7 million people attended public viewings of the Mexico‑England round‑of‑16 match in venues ranging from Veracruz’s Malecón to fan festivals in Mexico City and Guadalajara. In the capital, over 1.35 million watched in streets and designated zones, while Jalisco recorded more than 152 000 spectators across plazas and the FIFA Fan Festival. Authorities reported a “saldo blanco” – no major incidents – thanks to an inter‑institutional security operation involving around 40 000 public servants in Mexico City and thousands of police, military and health personnel in other states.

Mexico was eliminated after a 3‑2 loss, ending the nation’s World Cup run. The event generated an estimated economic boost of 45‑50 billion pesos, spurred the construction of over 2 000 permanent works (including 500 new or renovated football fields) and drove hotel occupancy above 80 percent in Mexico City. The capital hosted 3.7 million visitors during the tournament, underscoring the broader tourism impact of the World Cup on the country.