L.A. Plaza de Cultura y Artes to host Mexico's 2026 World Cup cultural hub

The iconic downtown L.A. landmark will serve as "Casa Mexico" during the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Officials have announced that the L.A. Plaza de Cultura y Artes will be the home of the official hospitality and cultural hub of Mexico during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The hub will be known as "Casa Mexico" and was officially designated by L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles.

Why it matters

The 2026 World Cup will be the first time the event is held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Designating an iconic L.A. landmark as Mexico's cultural hub aims to highlight the deep cultural ties between Mexico and the host city of Los Angeles.

The details

The L.A. Plaza de Cultura y Artes, a museum and cultural center in downtown Los Angeles, will serve as the official "Casa Mexico" hospitality and cultural hub for Mexico during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The designation was announced by L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles.

  • The announcement was made on January 20, 2026.
  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place from June to July 2026.

The players

Karen Bass

The Mayor of Los Angeles.

Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles

The diplomatic office representing Mexico's interests in the Los Angeles area.

L.A. Plaza de Cultura y Artes

A museum and cultural center in downtown Los Angeles that will serve as the official "Casa Mexico" hub for Mexico during the 2026 World Cup.

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What’s next

The L.A. Plaza de Cultura y Artes will begin preparations to host the "Casa Mexico" hub in the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The takeaway

The selection of the L.A. Plaza de Cultura y Artes as Mexico's official cultural hub for the 2026 World Cup underscores Los Angeles' status as a global city with deep cultural connections to Mexico, and provides an opportunity to showcase Mexican culture and hospitality to the world.