06/06/2026
⚽🌎 As the countdown to the continues, a reception was held in London 🇬🇧to celebrate the historic partnership between 🇨🇦 Canada,🇲🇽Mexico and the 🇺🇸United States as co-hosts of the world’s largest sporting event.
The event brought together distinguished guests, including Stephen Doughty Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories at the FCDO, Douglas Alexander Secretary of State for Scotland; Harriet Thompson,Director for the Americas at the FCDO, Stephanie Peacock, Minister for Sport , Simon Collard-Wexler Minister-Counsellor for Political and Public Affairs at the and Robert W. Thomas, Deputy Chief of Mission at the .
Representatives from The Football Association, members of the diplomatic community, and distinguished guests, including England legend John Barnes from various sectors also attended the celebration.
Throughout the evening, speakers highlighted football’s unique ability to bring people together across cultures and generations, inspire young people, and promote values of inclusion, respect, and solidarity.
As preparations continue, the three host nations 🇨🇦🇲🇽🇺🇸 are thrilled to be welcoming the world 🌐 and demonstrating the positive impact that can be achieved when countries work together toward a common goal⚽️.
Special thank you to our friends at Diageo for their generous contribution during this important event and many thanks to the mariachi band and the folkloric dance group .uk for bringing colour, joy, and music to the event.