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
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Attendees Profile
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Past speakers at Mexico City
Past speakers at
Mexico City
Mauricio
Culebro
President – TIGRES UANL
Mauricio
Culebro
With more than 20 years of leadership experience in the sports and entertainment industry, Mauricio Culebro is the President of CLUB TIGRES DE LA UANL. Before joining Tigres he was the Chief Operating Officer for the MEXICAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION and Mexico´s leader for the organization of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to take place in the United States, Canada and México. He was the President of CLUB DE FÚTBOL AMÉRICA from 2017 till 2019 where he also held different managerial positions for several years.
Isabella
Echeverri
Board Member – Common Goal USA
Isabella
Echeverri
Former pro footballer, Olympic athlete & FIFA legend turned Telemundo broadcaster, investor & speaker. I break stereotypes in media, amplify women’s stories in sports, and advocate for visibility & equity. I share leadership & resilience lessons from competing globally. As an investor, I back athlete ownership. I co-founded Somos Equidad and serve on Common Goal USA’s board to drive gender equity & social impact in LATAM and beyond.
Pedro
Esquivel
President of Administration – Club de Futbol Monterrey (Rayados)
Pedro
Esquivel
Pedro Esquivel is the President of Administration at Club de Futbol Monterrey (Rayados) since August 2024, after serving as Executive VP from 2020. He has focused on strengthening the club’s structure, fan experience, and strategic projects. He leads Rayados’ role in the 2026 World Cup organization in Monterrey. Under his leadership, BBVA Stadium became the first in Latin America to earn LEED Gold certification for sustainability in 2024.
Samuel
García
Constitutional Governor – Government of the State of Nuevo León
Samuel
García
Samuel García is the Governor of Nuevo León since 2021. Born in Monterrey, he holds degrees in Law and Finance from ITESM and doctorates in Public Policy, Tax Law, and Constitutional Law. He served as a local Deputy (2015–2018) and Senator (2018–2020). A published author and speaker, he has taught Constitutional and Administrative Law at UANL and writes for various media outlets.
Alejandro
Hütt
Host City Manager FIFA Monterrey – FWC26 Monterrey
Alejandro
Hütt
Alejandro Hütt is Host City Manager for Monterrey, a FIFA World Cup 26™ venue. With 20+ years in sports, he has led key roles at Monarcas Morelia, FC Juárez, and the Mexican Baseball League. Known for building strategic partnerships, fan engagement platforms, and major sponsorship deals, he has also consulted for CONADE on sports-education projects. His expertise spans brand development and social impact in sports.
Olek
Loewenstein
Global President of Sports – TelevisaUnivision
Olek
Loewenstein
Olek Loewenstein is President of Global Sports Business at TelevisaUnivision, overseeing all sports content operations in the U.S. and Mexico. He leads TUDN’s bi-national production hub, delivering over 4,000 hours of studio shows, 6,000 hours of live TV events, and 4,500+ streaming hours on ViX annually. Under his leadership, TelevisaUnivision holds the largest live soccer portfolio, featuring Liga MX, the Mexican national team, FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League, and more.
Jurgen
Mainka
Chief Tournament Officer Mexico – FWC2026
Jurgen
Mainka
Jurgen currently serves as the Chief Tournament Officer, Mexico, FIFA World Cup 2026™, where he leads the tournament’s strategy and planning for the Host Country and its three Host Cities of Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Mexico City. Jurgen is part of FIFA’s Executive Team across Canada, Mexico and the United States that is charged with delivering the biggest FIFA World Cup™ ever in 2026.
Rommel
Pacheco
Ministro del deporte de México – CONADE
Rommel
Pacheco
Rommel Pacheco is Mexico’s current Minister of Sports. A former world champion diver with over 28 years of experience, he is a six-time Olympic finalist and three-time Pan American champion. A lieutenant in the Mexican Army, he holds degrees in Business and Human Capital Management. He also served as a federal congressman representing Yucatán. Pacheco has received numerous national and international awards and played a key role in designing physical activity policies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Iñigo
Riestra
Secretary General / CLO -FMF
Iñigo
Riestra
Iñigo holds a Law degree from Universidad Anáhuac and master’s degrees in Corporate Law (Universidad Panamericana) and International Sports Law and Management (ISDE, Madrid). He worked nearly 10 years as a corporate lawyer, focusing on contracts, debt placements, and regulatory compliance. He joined FMF in 2013 as Manager of International Affairs and became Director in 2015, representing FMF before FIFA, CONCACAF, and the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Davor
Šuker
Soccer Hall of Fame
Davor
Šuker
Davor Šuker, born in 1968 in Osijek, Croatia, is a legendary striker and Croatia’s all-time top scorer with 45 goals in 68 matches. He starred at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, winning the Golden Boot and leading Croatia to third place. At club level, he played for NK Osijek, Dinamo Zagreb, Sevilla, Real Madrid, Arsenal, West Ham, and 1860 Munich, scoring 203 goals in 448 appearances. He later served as president of the Croatian FA (2012–2021) and was named to the FIFA 100 by Pelé.
Mauricio
Culebro
Mauricio
Culebro
With more than 20 years of leadership experience in the sports and entertainment industry, Mauricio Culebro is the President of CLUB TIGRES DE LA UANL. Before joining Tigres he was the Chief Operating Officer for the MEXICAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION and Mexico´s leader for the organization of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to take place in the United States, Canada and México. He was the President of CLUB DE FÚTBOL AMÉRICA from 2017 till 2019 where he also held different managerial positions for several years.
Isabella
Echeverri
Isabella
Echeverri
Former pro footballer, Olympic athlete & FIFA legend turned Telemundo broadcaster, investor & speaker. I break stereotypes in media, amplify women’s stories in sports, and advocate for visibility & equity. I share leadership & resilience lessons from competing globally. As an investor, I back athlete ownership. I co-founded Somos Equidad and serve on Common Goal USA’s board to drive gender equity & social impact in LATAM and beyond.
Pedro
Esquivel
Pedro
Esquivel
Pedro Esquivel is the President of Administration at Club de Futbol Monterrey (Rayados) since August 2024, after serving as Executive VP from 2020. He has focused on strengthening the club’s structure, fan experience, and strategic projects. He leads Rayados’ role in the 2026 World Cup organization in Monterrey. Under his leadership, BBVA Stadium became the first in Latin America to earn LEED Gold certification for sustainability in 2024.
Samuel
García
Samuel
García
Samuel García is the Governor of Nuevo León since 2021. Born in Monterrey, he holds degrees in Law and Finance from ITESM and doctorates in Public Policy, Tax Law, and Constitutional Law. He served as a local Deputy (2015–2018) and Senator (2018–2020). A published author and speaker, he has taught Constitutional and Administrative Law at UANL and writes for various media outlets.
Alejandro
Hütt
Alejandro
Hütt
Alejandro Hütt is Host City Manager for Monterrey, a FIFA World Cup 26™ venue. With 20+ years in sports, he has led key roles at Monarcas Morelia, FC Juárez, and the Mexican Baseball League. Known for building strategic partnerships, fan engagement platforms, and major sponsorship deals, he has also consulted for CONADE on sports-education projects. His expertise spans brand development and social impact in sports.
Olek
Loewenstein
Olek
Loewenstein
Olek Loewenstein is President of Global Sports Business at TelevisaUnivision, overseeing all sports content operations in the U.S. and Mexico. He leads TUDN’s bi-national production hub, delivering over 4,000 hours of studio shows, 6,000 hours of live TV events, and 4,500+ streaming hours on ViX annually. Under his leadership, TelevisaUnivision holds the largest live soccer portfolio, featuring Liga MX, the Mexican national team, FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League, and more.
Jurgen
Mainka
Jurgen
Mainka
Jurgen currently serves as the Chief Tournament Officer, Mexico, FIFA World Cup 2026™, where he leads the tournament’s strategy and planning for the Host Country and its three Host Cities of Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Mexico City. Jurgen is part of FIFA’s Executive Team across Canada, Mexico and the United States that is charged with delivering the biggest FIFA World Cup™ ever in 2026.
Rommel
Pacheco
Rommel
Pacheco
Rommel Pacheco is Mexico’s current Minister of Sports. A former world champion diver with over 28 years of experience, he is a six-time Olympic finalist and three-time Pan American champion. A lieutenant in the Mexican Army, he holds degrees in Business and Human Capital Management. He also served as a federal congressman representing Yucatán. Pacheco has received numerous national and international awards and played a key role in designing physical activity policies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Iñigo
Riestra
Iñigo
Riestra
Iñigo holds a Law degree from Universidad Anáhuac and master’s degrees in Corporate Law (Universidad Panamericana) and International Sports Law and Management (ISDE, Madrid). He worked nearly 10 years as a corporate lawyer, focusing on contracts, debt placements, and regulatory compliance. He joined FMF in 2013 as Manager of International Affairs and became Director in 2015, representing FMF before FIFA, CONCACAF, and the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Davor
Šuker
Davor
Šuker
Davor Šuker, born in 1968 in Osijek, Croatia, is a legendary striker and Croatia’s all-time top scorer with 45 goals in 68 matches. He starred at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, winning the Golden Boot and leading Croatia to third place. At club level, he played for NK Osijek, Dinamo Zagreb, Sevilla, Real Madrid, Arsenal, West Ham, and 1860 Munich, scoring 203 goals in 448 appearances. He later served as president of the Croatian FA (2012–2021) and was named to the FIFA 100 by Pelé.
WFS Panels: Thought leaders in action
WFS Panels:
Thought leaders in action
Brands at Mexico City
Brands at
Mexico City
Partners
Rightholders
Brands
Media
Exhibitors
Academia de fútbol para niñas x Common Goal
Together with Common Goal, Somos Equidad, She Wins México, Tigres Foundation and INDE y CODETUR Nuevo León organized an exclusive women's football session at the Mezquita Academy with more than 60 young people.
Welcome Reception Dinner by FXP
The Coca-Cola VIP Lounge at BBVA Stadium hosted the Welcome Reception Dinner for World Football Summit Monterrey — an exclusive opening event in partnership with FXP that gathered key stakeholders from across Latin American football.
Networking
More than 1700 industry professionals came together at WFS Monterrey to drive new ideas, connections, and the evolution of global football.
OCP WFS Honors
Horno 3 set the stage for WFS Honors Monterrey, a special evening powered by RK Experience to celebrate the people redefining football in the Americas.
Female Leaders Gathering
WFS Monterrey hosted the 8th edition of the Female Leaders Gathering — an exclusive forum where influential voices in women’s football came together to share ideas, exchange knowledge, and promote female leadership in the sport.
Meet & Greets, Workshops & Masterclasses
A series of focused Meet & Greats, Masterclasses & Workshops took place during WFS Monterrey, giving selected attendees the opportunity to explore in depth the key topics driving the future of the football industry.
Speakers´ Corner
World Football Summit Monterrey featured the Speakers’ Corner — an intimate space within the venue where top voices from the football industry led private talks, shared insights, and connected directly with selected attendees in a more personal setting.
Past Exhibitors at Mexico City
Past Exhibitor at
Mexico City
