Mexico City celebrates the football World Cup 2026 on Saturday, June 13, with a vibrant parade along the city's iconic Paseo de la Reforma.

The procession features themed floats highlighting the World Cups hosted by Mexico, as well as tributes to football legend Diego Maradona, the canals of Xochimilco, and a Day of the Dead-inspired float honouring iconic players who have passed away.

The parade also includes giant folk sculptures, 50 'Catrinas dancers, pre-Hispanic themed dancers, 96 athletes wearing the jerseys of participating nations, and performers portraying some of Mexico City's most recognisable cultural characters.

The World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19 and is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Mexico becomes the first nation to host matches at three separate World Cups, while the final is scheduled to take place at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19.