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Emilio Azcárraga Jean, president of Club América and a prominent member of the Mexican Football Federation (FMF), has expressed optimism about Mexico’s chances of hosting the FIFA World Cup again in the near future. Speaking in an interview with TUDN, Azcárraga suggested that with the current confederation rotation system, Mexico could realistically bid to host the tournament as soon as 2038, which would be in just three World Cup cycles from now.
The 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada, was a resounding success, leaving a lasting impression on fans and participants alike. Matches held in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey showcased the country’s capacity to stage games at the highest level, leading many to question why more matches were not allocated to Mexican venues during that tournament. This enthusiasm has fueled speculation about Mexico’s potential as a future host once again.
Azcárraga’s comments highlight the FIFA policy of rotating World Cup hosting rights among the different continental confederations. This system opens the door for CONCACAF, the confederation representing North and Central America and the Caribbean, to bid for the event again after the 2026 tournament. Given this rotation, he believes that Mexico’s bid in 2038 is not only possible but plausible.
Global Hosting Landscape and Future Prospects
Looking ahead, the 2030 World Cup is already set to be a unique event, spread across three different confederations. The South American nations of Paraguay, Argentina, and Uruguay will represent CONMEBOL, while Spain and Portugal will serve as hosts from UEFA. Additionally, Morocco will bring the tournament to CAF, the African confederation.
This multi-confederation arrangement underscores FIFA’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive hosting strategy, which, in turn, supports Azcárraga’s view that Mexico remains a strong candidate for future tournaments. His position within Mexican football and connections to the FMF lend weight to his assertion that another World Cup on Mexican soil is within reach.
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