Frodo Actor Elijah Wood Cheers Mexico's World Cup Victory

The fervor surrounding Mexico's 2-0 victory over Ecuador in the World Cup extended beyond the nation's borders, drawing a cheer from Hollywood actor Elijah Wood. Wood, who famously portrayed Frodo Baggins in "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy, took to his X account (formerly Twitter) to post a brief but enthusiastic "Go Mexico" during the match.

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Go Mexico

Wood's simple message ignited a wave of excitement among Mexican fans. They responded by flooding social media with creative memes and AI-generated images. These depicted Wood sporting a mariachi hat and mustache, his face painted in the colors of the Mexican flag, and even enjoying tacos, all while seemingly celebrating Mexico's triumph.

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Frodo, brother, you're Mexican now

Fans also extended invitations to the actor for local celebrations, with one user writing, "Frodo, brother, you're Mexican now." Another comment read, "We love you very much, Mr. Elijah," while others expressed gratitude for his support, stating, "The Mexican community thanks you for your support."

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We love you very much, Mr. Elijah

This significant win for Mexico is historic, marking their first victory in a World Cup knockout match in 40 years. The team is now preparing to face England on July 5. The actor's support adds a touch of international celebrity to the national celebration.

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The Mexican community thanks you for your support