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Eugenio Derbez Sends Message After Mexico's World Cup Exit

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Eugenio Derbez posted a video expressing support for the Mexican national soccer team after their elimination from the 2026 World Cup.
  • Derbez, alongside his wife Alessandra Rosaldo, thanked the team for their performance and urged fans to support them through both wins and losses.
  • The message, which combined humor with gratitude, resonated with many fans who also shared their disappointment and appreciation for the team's efforts.

Following the Mexican national soccer team's 3-2 defeat to England in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, actor and comedian Eugenio Derbez broke his silence to offer a message of support to the team and its fans.

We were with the selection and they gave us a spectacular, unforgettable World Cup. Thank you. And we all said 'we won.' And now we have to say 'we lost.' And they did very well.

— Eugenio DerbezDerbez reflects on the team's performance and the fans' shared experience of celebrating wins and losses.

Derbez shared a video on social media, humorously depicting his tension during the match with a blood pressure monitor. In the clip, he and his wife, Alessandra Rosaldo, thanked the players for an "spectacular, unforgettable" World Cup. Derbez emphasized the importance of supporting the team through both victories and defeats, stating, "We were with the selection and they gave us a spectacular, unforgettable World Cup. Thank you. And we all said 'we won.' And now we have to say 'we lost.' And they did very well."

The couple also extended their gratitude to the Mexican fans, whom Derbez called "the best fans in the world." He urged continued support, acknowledging the shared experience of celebrating wins and facing losses together. "Thanks to our selection. Thanks, Mexico. Thanks, selection, thanks to everyone. I love you and long live Mexico!"

the best fans in the world, the Mexicans.

— Eugenio DerbezDerbez expresses appreciation for the dedication and passion of Mexican soccer fans.

The reaction to Mexico's elimination sparked widespread commentary from fans and celebrities alike. Derbez's message, which blended humor with sincere appreciation for the team's effort, captured the sentiment of many who felt both disappointment and pride in the national squad's performance during the tournament.

And now we have to say 'we lost.' And they did very well.

— Eugenio DerbezDerbez acknowledges the defeat while still praising the team's efforts during the World Cup.
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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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