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150,000 people celebrate Mexican national team's triumph at the Angel of Independence; various groups provided entertain
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150,000 people celebrate Mexican national team's triumph at the Angel of Independence; various groups provided entertainment for the celebration

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Approximately 150,000 people gathered at the Angel of Independence in Mexico City to celebrate the Mexican national team's victory.
  • The celebration included music from various groups, with attendees singing and dancing despite some rain.
  • The win came after the Mexican team defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

Mexico City erupted in celebration as an estimated 150,000 people converged on the iconic Angel of Independence to commemorate the Mexican national team's victory. The jubilant crowd gathered to celebrate the team's 2-0 win against South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

The Paseo de la Reforma became a vibrant scene, filled with fans singing and dancing to the music of Sonido La Changa and other performing groups. The Secretariat of Culture for Mexico City organized the concert, which featured artists such as Mariachi Mexicana Hermosa, Ballet Folklórico Herencia Mestiza, Mariachi Juvenil Azteca 2000, Mariachi Gallos, the Ballet "Amo a México" of Lolita Menchaca, Mariachi Son de Hidalgo, Carolina Ross, and Sonido La Changa.

Despite intermittent rain, thousands of fans, clad in the team's green jerseys and adorned with tricolor hats and trumpets, enthusiastically participated in the festivities. Families, young people, and tourists were seen taking photos, singing "Cielito Lindo," and joining in the celebratory atmosphere, demonstrating their strong support for the national team.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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