Mexico City will be adorned with more than one million plants and flowers ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as part of a beautification project led by the city’s Secretariat of Works and Services (Sobse).
The initiative aims to enhance avenues, medians, and green spaces, creating a festive and welcoming atmosphere for visitors.
Project Details
- Agency in charge: Secretariat of Works and Services (Sobse)
- Tender ID: SOBSE/LPN/B/011/2026
- Deadline: Plants must be delivered by June 30, 2026
- Quantity: Over 1 million plants and flowers
Types of Plants
- Cempasúchil: 478,909 pieces
- Geraniums, lavender, rosemary, miguelito, malvón, belén de guinea: 120,000 pieces each
Implementation Plan
- Weekly delivery of 300,000 plants to be distributed across the capital.
- Installation in main avenues and medians, including Paseo de la Reforma, one of the city’s most iconic boulevards.
- Plants will be sourced from the Suelo de Conservación, ensuring local production and sustainability.
Significance
- Urban Image: The project will transform Mexico City into a vibrant, flower-filled capital during the World Cup.
- Tourism Boost: Visitors will experience a colorful and festive environment, reinforcing the city’s role as a host of international events.
- Cultural Identity: The use of traditional flowers like cempasúchil connects the initiative to Mexican heritage.
By June 2026, Mexico City will showcase a million flowers across its streets, blending sustainability, tradition, and celebration to welcome the world for the FIFA World Cup.
Source: El Universal
