Lawyer Promises Free Divorces if Mexico Beats England in World Cup
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A Mexican lawyer is offering 10 free divorces if the national soccer team defeats England in the 2026 World Cup.
- The lawyer, Alejandro Rojas, made the promise in a viral social media video.
- The offer has generated widespread online discussion and jokes, with some hoping the promotion extends beyond Baja California Sur.
The excitement surrounding Mexico's upcoming World Cup match against England has spilled beyond the soccer field, with a lawyer offering a unique incentive for a national victory. Alejandro Rojas, president of the Colegio de Abogados Litigantes BCS, has promised to grant 10 free divorces if the Mexican team, known as 'El Tri,' defeats England on July 5.
Rojas announced his unconventional offer in a video posted on Facebook, which quickly went viral. In the clip, he is seen walking through an airport, heading to watch the match, and declares his intention to give away the divorces. The promise has sparked a wave of comments and jokes across social media platforms.
While the offer has captured public attention, Rojas specified that the free divorces would only be available to residents of La Paz and Los Cabos in Baja California Sur. However, the mechanism for selecting the beneficiaries remains unclear, leading to questions from interested netizens about how they can participate if Mexico secures a win.
The viral promise has fueled online conversations, with some users expressing enthusiasm for the creative promotion and others humorously lamenting their current relationships. Many have also called for the offer to be extended nationwide, highlighting the widespread desire to benefit from Rojas's unique pledge.
If Mexico wins, we are going to give away 10 divorces... God bless you, folks!
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.