Checo Pérez hopes to attend Mexico's World Cup match in Guadalajara
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Formula 1 driver Sergio "Checo" Pérez expressed a desire to attend a 2026 World Cup match in his native Guadalajara.
- Pérez is currently focused on the upcoming Barcelona Grand Prix but hopes to make time for a game.
- Mexico will play South Korea in Guadalajara during the tournament.
Mexican Formula 1 driver Sergio "Checo" Pérez revealed his strong desire to attend a 2026 World Cup match in his hometown of Guadalajara. The Cadillac driver expressed his wish to support the Mexican national team, known as 'El Tri,' during the tournament.
"I want to go to a match, although with the European season it's very complicated, but I hope to be at a game," Pérez stated. He is currently preparing for the Barcelona Grand Prix, where he will start from nineteenth position. However, he hopes his schedule will allow him to travel to Guadalajara for Mexico's match against South Korea.
The atmosphere at the World Cup opening ceremony was described as unforgettable, with over 80,000 Mexicans cheering for their team. Mexico aims to secure the top spot in Group A against South Korea in Guadalajara, a city significant to Pérez's personal history.
This potential appearance by Pérez highlights the widespread excitement surrounding the World Cup's return to Mexico and the national pride associated with the team's performance.
Everything remains the same, obviously the schedule changes a bit, let's see if we can achieve it in the end, but I want to go to a match, although with the European season it's very complicated, but I hope to be at a game.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.