The 2026 World Cup commenced without the heads of state from co-hosting nations Mexico, the United States, and Canada in attendance at the inaugural game. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum chose to watch the match from a sports complex in Mexico City instead.

La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum prefirió seguir el encuentro desde el Deportivo Hermanos Galeana, en la alcaldía Gustavo A. Madero