WFS Mexico City:
Where the Americas turn regional strength into global impact
WFS Mexico is the strategic meeting point where the scale and ambition of North American football meet the deep-rooted tradition and competitive identity of the South. It’s the platform where professionals across the region harness innovation and collective momentum to accelerate growth and international influence. This is where the Americas turn regional strength into global impact, just days before the World Cup puts Mexico and the region in the spotlight.
3-4 June 2026 – Camino Real, Polanco
Key Figures
Days
Stages
Speakers
Attendees
Countries
Confirmed Speakers
Michel
Bauer
Michel
Bauer
Wera
Kuri
Wera
Kuri
Olek
Loewenstein
Olek
Loewenstein
Kely
Nascimento
Kely
Nascimento
Quentin
Paquelier
Quentin
Paquelier
Ivan
Pérez
Ivan
Pérez
Iñigo
Riestra
Iñigo
Riestra
Luis
Torres Septién
Luis
Torres Septién
Eglantina
Zingg
Eglantina
Zingg
Michel
Bauer
Michel
Bauer
Wera
Kuri
Wera
Kuri
Olek
Loewenstein
Olek
Loewenstein
Kely
Nascimento
Kely
Nascimento
Quentin
Paquelier
Quentin
Paquelier
Ivan
Pérez
Ivan
Pérez
Iñigo
Riestra
Iñigo
Riestra
Luis
Torres Septién
Luis
Torres Septién
Eglantina
Zingg
Eglantina
Zingg
Content Tracks
The Strategic Core
Governance, Ownership & Leadership
The Economic Engine
Investment, Commercial Growth & Global Strategy
The Operational Edge
Innovation, Technology & Data
The Global Audience
Media, Content & Fan Engagement
The Core Asset
Performance, Science & Talent Development
The Cultural Catalyst
Culture, Purpose & Impact
The Strategic Core
Governance, Ownership & Leadership
The Economic Engine
Investment, Commercial Growth & Global Strategy
The Operational Edge
Innovation, Technology & Data
The Global Audience
Media, Content & Fan Engagement
The Core Asset
Performance, Science & Talent Development
The Cultural Catalyst
Culture, Purpose & Impact
Confirmed Participants
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Exhibitors







Attendee Profile
Attendees Profile
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Strategic Debates
“Sport has a unique ability to bring together
different languages and cultures,
it’s the most powerful tool to drive transformation.”
Rommel Pacheco
Ministro del Deporte de México – CONADE
“We are proposing a responsible bid.
Our stadiums will remain active well beyond the 2026 World Cup.”
Iñigo Riestra
Secretary General & CLO – FMF
“Our legacy project will be built on three pillars:
infrastructure, environment, and education.”
Alejandro Hütt
Host City Manager – FWC26 Monterrey
If you don’t build diversity into your company strategy,
you’re leaving money on the table.
Grace Ahrens
Executive Director – Women in Soccer
“The World Cup is the single most powerful platform
for amplifying a country brand, a city brand,
or a state government brand that exists.”
Jurgen Mainka
Chief Tournament Officer Mexico – FWC2026
“Women’s football is ultimately a reflection
of the steps different countries are taking towards
the empowerment of women.”
Pedro López
Head Coach – Mexican National Women’s Team
Rommel Pacheco
Ministro del Deporte de México – CONADE
“We are proposing a responsible bid. Our stadiums will remain active well beyond the 2026 World Cup.”
Iñigo Riestra
Secretary General & CLO – FMF
“Our legacy project will be built on three pillars: infrastructure, environment, and education.”
Alejandro Hütt
Host City Manager – FWC26 Monterrey
If you don’t build diversity into your company strategy, you’re leaving money on the table.
Grace Ahrens
Executive Director – Women in Soccer
“The World Cup is the single most powerful platform for amplifying a country brand, a city brand, or a state government brand that exists.”
Jurgen Mainka
Chief Tournament Officer Mexico – FWC2026
“Women’s football is ultimately a reflection of the steps different countries are taking towards the empowerment of women.”
Pedro López
Head Coach – Mexican National Women’s Team
“There is a huge growth opportunity in Mexican football, both on the sporting and on the commercial side.”
Diego Reyes
Jugador de Fútbol Profesional – Club Tigres