Mexico's blind women's football team is launching a fundraising campaign to secure 1 million pesos [1] for travel to Brazil.
This effort is critical because the team lacks the financial resources to cover essential costs, including flights, accommodation, and uniforms. Without these funds, the athletes cannot participate in the 2026 [1] tournament, known as the Copa América for blind women's football [2].
The squad consists of more than 45 blind female footballers [3]. Their participation marks a significant milestone for the sport in the region, as they are the fourth women's blind football selection in the Americas [3].
Organizers are coordinating fundraising activities across Mexico to bridge the budget gap. The team has been invited to compete in Brazil [2], which serves as the host country for the 2026 event [2].
The campaign aims to ensure that the athletes can debut on the world stage despite the lack of institutional funding. The team is seeking support from the public and private donors to meet the 1 million pesos [1] requirement before the tournament begins.
“The team must raise 1 million pesos to travel to Brazil.”
The struggle for funding highlights the disparity in financial support between mainstream sports and para-athletics. By relying on public collections to reach a global tournament, the team underscores the lack of systemic investment in blind women's sports in Mexico, even as the team achieves regional milestones in growth and organization.
