Escorpión Dorado responds to users criticizing influencers for attending the 2026 World Cup; this is what he said

Mexican comedian Alex Montiel, widely recognized by his internet persona "Escorpión Dorado," has publicly addressed criticism directed at Mexican influencers for attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches. Many Mexican fans have expressed discontent online, particularly concerning content creators who attend games, often as guests of commercial brands, despite having limited knowledge of football.

Montiel took to social media to voice his stance, asserting that fame should not preclude individuals from enjoying sporting events. He argued against the notion that attendees should be judged based on their expertise in the sport, stating, "We are living through strange times where some want to judge who can and who cannot be at a soccer match."

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We are living through strange times where some want to judge who can and who cannot be at a soccer match.

He drew parallels to other forms of entertainment, questioning the logic behind scrutinizing influencers' presence at a football game. "It's as if someone takes a photo at the theater or at the cinema or boxing or at an amusement park or wherever they feel like having fun, but they will be judged and questioned to know if they are experts in that subject or something like that," Montiel added.

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It's as if someone takes a photo at the theater or at the cinema or boxing or at an amusement park or wherever they feel like having fun, but they will be judged and questioned to know if they are experts in that subject or something like that.

The comedian emphasized that attending such events should not require explicit permission or validation of one's knowledge. "Do you really need that to give them 'permission' to enjoy an event or a match? Are 'influencers' the only ones who are judged in this way?" he concluded. Montiel himself attended the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, sharing photos with other public figures.

His comments generated significant reactions on Facebook, with some users maintaining that many creators attend solely to generate content. However, Montiel reiterated his view that attending events through commercial accreditation is part of a digital creator's work and that they have the right to enjoy the matches.

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Do you really need that to give them 'permission' to enjoy an event or a match? Are 'influencers' the only ones who are judged in this way?