Maná to perform at Mexico vs. England match halftime
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Mexican band Maná will perform during halftime at the Mexico vs. England match.
- The announcement was made on July 3rd via an official statement.
- Maná previously performed at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City.
The upcoming match between Mexico and England has gained an additional attraction as the Mexican band Maná has been confirmed to perform during the halftime show. The group is set to take the stage at the Estadio Ciudad de México during the interval of the game. This exciting development was officially announced on Friday, July 3rd, through a press release.
The news follows a recent exchange of words between Liam Gallagher and Fher Olvera, the vocalist of Maná. Gallagher had controversially predicted that Mexico would suffer a heavy defeat at home, adding a layer of pre-game tension and public interest.
Maná's participation in this event comes after their prominent performance at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup, also held at the Estadio Ciudad de México. During that ceremony, the band delivered a performance that paid homage to Mexican music in front of a massive global audience. Their act was celebrated as one of the most moving moments of the inauguration, representing one of the most successful Spanish-language rock bands of recent decades.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.