Mexican president to attend World Cup final at Trump's invitation amid trade tensions
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
Sheinbaum did not attend the World Cup's opening match in Mexico City, when her national team beat South Africa 2-0. Instead, she gave her ticket to a young Indigenous woman.
Now, tickets for Sunday's final were listed at nearly $10,000 on FIFA's site for the cheapest seats by Saturday afternoon.
"I decided to go because it is a direct invitation from the president of the United States," Sheinbaum told Mexican media. "Canadian Prime Minister (Mark) Carney will also be there, and tomorrow I will record a message with more details."
The relationship between Sheinbaum and Mr. Trump is mired in tensions in different areas, including security and trade. Their last encounter was at the World Cup draw in December.
The leaders have openly exchanged barbs while also publicly pledging cooperation. In May, the State Department said it was initiating a review of 53 Mexican consulates in the United States following the deaths of two CIA officers during an operation in Northern Mexico.