Mayor Bass Announces Casa México as First Official Hospitality House during the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes to serve as Mexico's Hospitality House

LOS ANGELES - Mayor Karen Bass today announced that LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes in the historic El Pueblo de Los Angeles neighborhood - the birthplace of Los Angeles - will serve as Mexico's Hospitality House for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Casa Méxicowill become a vibrant, community-centered hub, bringing together soccer, culture, and the rich flavors, creativity, and traditions of Mexico. In collaboration with the MexicanConsul General and Los Angeles County, this initiative builds on Mayor Bass' priorities for the coming major events - celebrating athletic talent while uplifting the entire community and providing a way for all Angeleos to participate in the sporting events.

"Los Angeles is a city defined by its connection, culture, and community," said Mayor Karen Bass. "Casa Méxicowill celebrate the passion of sport while honoring the vibrant traditions and creativity of Mexico, bringing people together in joy, pride, and unity, and creating opportunities to strengthen those bonds. There is no better place to bring people together than the birthplace Los Angeles, honoring our past with pride while also looking ahead to the future - inspiring the next generation of athletes, supporting an economic boost that will continue to benefit Angelenos and uplifting the millions of Mexican-Americans that call L.A. home."

"El Pueblo is the beating heart of Los Angeles, a place built by immigrant communities and shaped by generations who have gathered here in moments of joy, struggle, and pride," said Councilmember Ysabel Jurado. "Hosting Casa Méxicoat LA Plaza honors that legacy by celebrating our shared cultures, creating space for community, and ensuring this global moment supports the families, workers, and small businesses that call El Pueblo home."

"Casa MéxicoLos Angeles 2026 will be a gathering place to celebrate the best of Mexico: our culture, our creativity, and our passion for soccer," said Carlos González Gutiérrez, Consul General of Mexico in Los Angeles. "It is a nonprofit initiative designed to generate cultural, community, and social impact, and to leave a positive legacy beyond the World Cup."

"We are thrilled to welcome Casa MéxicoLos Angeles 2026 to LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes at a moment when our community needs spaces of joy, belonging, and cultural pride more than ever," said Leticia Rhi Buckley, CEO of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes. "Soccer is a universal language that brings people together across borders and generations, and this partnership reflects that spirit. LA Plaza stands at the heart of our city's cultural story, making it a fitting place for a moment that unites us in both heritage and hope."

Telemundo 52 / KVEA is the official media partner for Casa MéxicoLos Angeles. Telemundo is the exclusive Spanish-language home of the FIFA World Cup 26™ kicking off June 11, 2026. The tournament returns to U.S. soil after 30 years with an expanded format and multiple hosts, adding a historical dimension to the event and marking a cultural moment never before seen in the United States.

"As Los Angeles welcomes the world for this historic tournament, Casa MéxicoLos Angeles 2026 will serve as a vibrant cultural showcase and destination for fans to come together. Telemundo 52 is proud to support this important initiative and to bring Angelenos and visitors closer to the excitement of the FIFA World Cup through exclusive coverage and local activations that reflect the spirit of our region and communities," said Todd Mohktari, President and General Manager of Telemundo 52 and NBC4.

National Hospitality Houses are dynamic cultural stages hosted by participating countries during major sporting events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. These venues go beyond watch parties - they are vibrant showcases where nations celebrate their athletes, share traditions, and connect with the world. Find more information on Hospitality Houses hereor by reaching out to [email protected].

Casa Méxicowill be open to the public from June 11, 2026 through July 19, 2026 during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Over more than five weeks, Casa Méxicowill offer free programming, including live broadcasts of matches featuring the MexicanNational Team and other national teams, music, visual arts, cultural programming, and special activations from Mexicanstates showcasing their culture, food crafts, and tourist attractions.