The Mexican government last week launched “México Invita” (Mexico Invites), an official mobile application designed to boost tourism and guide travelers throughout the country during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
With less than one month to go before the tournament’s opening match on June 11, the app seeks to enhance the tourist experience for national and international visitors in addition to promoting various activities in all of Mexico’s 32 states.
“This application will allow visitors to learn about over 290 tourist routes, discover recommendations for our Magical Towns and access useful information to travel through Mexico in a safer, more practical and connected way,” Tourism Minister Josefina Rodríguez Zamora said during the presentation of the app.
Beyond providing valuable information about the host cities of Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey, the app contains emergency numbers, contact information for Green Angels (roadside assistance for tourists), a sales point for Maya Train tickets and details about museums and archaeological sites, among other features.
Once the tournament begins, the app will share useful information about the competition in addition to live updates of all football matches.
Even though the app was launched to serve World Cup visitors, officials have said that México Invita will continue to operate as a mobile tourist guide after the tournament concludes.
Officials expect that the app will help ensure that the economic benefits generated by the World Cup reach local communities, artisans and businesses linked to the tourism and culinary industries.
How to download the app and what to expect?
Available in Spanish and English, users can download the app on their phones for free through the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).
Upon opening the app, the main menu displays three options: Discover Mexico; View information about the 2026 World Cup; and View information about useful services. There’s another section called “Tourist Calendar,” where users will find information about cultural events.
The app features maps with pinned locations of must-see tourism and archaeological destinations, as well as downloadable PDFs with culinary guides.
