Los Cabos join the 2026 World Cup itinerary

During the recent IMEX exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany, Los Cabos Tourism Trust (Fiturca) had a prominent participation. in this event, 450 commercial appointments were made with the aim of expanding direct routes with European countries.

In 2026, Mexico will host one of the most important sporting events on the planet: world Cup of football. This version will be shared with the United States and Canada, the country’s two main trading partners.

Surprisingly enough, event and incentive organizers are considering including Los Cabos as part of their World Cup itinerary. The idea is that after enjoying some games in Mexico or the United States, visitors have the opportunity to explore One of the most popular destinations in Baja California Sur. This was indicated by Rodrigo Esponda, Director of Vitorca.

“We used to attend a fair based on events, conventions and incentives; event and conference planners from all over the world would come. It was interesting; and to our surprise, they always came with business proposals for a year or two, but this time they came with proposals related to the World Cup.

Just as they hear it at the World Cup, three years ago, incentive program companies are already looking for a travel extension. Obviously, there is no better gift than a trip to the World Cup with a stretch of the beach.

Los Cabos currently has extensive air connectivity, offering 27 direct flights to various destinations in the United States. Among these destinations, Los Angeles and Dallas stand out as major generators of tourists to the region.

According to Rodrigo Esponda, Director of Los Cabos Tourism Trust (Fiturca), groups of travelers have the same The main goal is to attend the matches that will be held in the United States during the World Cup. Later, they plan to stop in Los Cabos to enjoy the high-quality services offered by this tourist destination.

“As you know, the World Cup will be shared with the United States and Canada, and to our surprise it is not that they extend their trip to attend the World Cup in Mexico City, but after attending some matches in the United States, as an extension to come to Los Cabos, we already have several business proposals with offers Prices, which is very positive.

The president of the Mexican Football Federation, Yon de Luisa, indicated that the 2026 World Cup is expected to generate economic gains of $500 million in Mexico. This figure shows the positive impact of this sporting event on the country’s economy.

Although Vitorca did not provide specific details about the number of tourists and groups that will arrive in Los Cabos due to the World Cup, They confirmed that they are making preparations to receive this important number of visitors. The tourist infrastructure in Los Cabos is ready to provide quality services and provide an unforgettable experience to travelers who choose this destination as part of their World Cup experience.