Western Union Named Official Money Transfer Partner of the Mexican Men’s National Team
On the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in
“Like the fan base of the Mexican National Team, our customers are extremely loyal and passionate about our service,” said Rodrigo Luis Garcia Estebarena, President of Western Union North America and
Through the partnership, Western Union will engage with Mexican National Team fans across the country via media assets, fan engagement programs with current and former players, unique hospitality experiences, and more. Now in its 21st edition, MexTour has delighted sports fans across
“This new partnership between Western Union and the Mexican National Team is a perfect match as both parties share a deep passion for connecting and supporting friends, family and soccer communities around the world,” said Carter Ladd, Soccer United Marketing Chief Revenue Officer. “During this unparalleled period as the Mexican National Team and its MexTour showcase the popularity of soccer and best-in-class national teams, we are excited to collaborate with Western Union on programs that build new customer relationships and deepen engagement with its existing customers.”
This partnership was facilitated by Soccer United Marketing, the commercial arm and partner of Mexico’s annual MexTour for more than two decades. In the last decade, Mexico’s supporters have responded with an average attendance of nearly 60,000 per match, thanks to its estimated fan base of 60 million people. Supported by a robust collection of top blue-chip sponsors, the FMF is recognized as one of the most successful sports properties on the continent.
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About Soccer United Marketing
Soccer United Marketing (SUM), the commercial arm of Major League Soccer, is the preeminent commercial soccer enterprise in
About Western Union
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is committed to helping people around the world who aspire to build financial futures for themselves, their loved ones and their communities. Our leading cross-border, cross-currency money movement, payments and digital financial services empower consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments—across more than 200 countries and territories and over 130 currencies—to connect with billions of bank accounts, millions of digital wallets and cards, and a global footprint of hundreds of thousands of retail locations. Our goal is to offer accessible financial services that help people and communities prosper. For more information, visit www.westernunion.com.
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