Football and Utopias Are Deeply Democratic, Says Brugada; They Make No Social or Economic Distinctions

Mexico City's Head of Government, Clara Brugada, declared that football and utopias are profoundly democratic, capable of uniting people across all social and economic divides. Speaking on the eve of the 2026 World Cup, she stated that both football and utopias invite participation without asking about a person's origin, wealth, or identity, much like a local neighborhood game.

Brugada made these remarks from the Utopía Mixiuhca in Iztacalco, where she concluded the FIFA World Cup Trophy tour. She asserted that football demonstrates that utopias are not unattainable but are achievable horizons when people work together. "We have called for the democratization of the World Cup," she announced from Mexico City, advocating for "another World Cup possible, one that is open, participatory, without machismo, without racism, without xenophobia, and without discrimination."

Addressing the Mexican national team, Brugada conveyed that on June 11th, the team will carry the hopes, pride, and aspirations of millions of Mexicans. She urged the players to give their all on the field, defending the national colors with the pride of representing their nation. "To our National Team, we say: go out onto the field and leave your last drop of sweat, effort, courage, and heart. Defend the colors, with the pride of representing millions of Mexicans," she stated.