Mariana Ochoa denies FIFA fine rumors over World Cup song

Singer Mariana Ochoa has addressed speculation surrounding a potential fine from FIFA related to her song "Ponte el sombrero," created for the 2026 World Cup.

Recent rumors suggested Ochoa might face penalties due to the song's connection to the tournament, following FIFA's announcement of fines for unauthorized use of World Cup symbols and concepts. However, Ochoa firmly denied receiving any communication from the organization, dismissing the claims as mere conjecture.

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It was a rumor. Some media speculated that there could be a fine, and no. The song does not use any of the forbidden words, so there is no risk of any fine. There has been no notice, nothing.

"It was a rumor. Some media speculated that there could be a fine, and no. The song does not use any of the forbidden words, so there is no risk of any fine. There has been no notice, nothing," Ochoa stated during a press conference. She emphasized that she and her team were careful from the project's inception to avoid any legal complications.

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We sat down with a list of words that cannot be used, and we made it with that. No forbidden word is used.

Ochoa explained that they meticulously reviewed a list of prohibited words before creating the song. "We sat down with a list of words that cannot be used, and we made it with that. No forbidden word is used," she added. The singer is confident that her song does not violate any regulations, particularly as FIFA's restrictions are mainly focused on commercial and advertising use.

Addressing concerns about the use of the word "mundial" (World Cup), Ochoa reiterated that it is a generic term. "The word 'mundial' was speculated about, but that is a generic word. Obviously, we are all referring to football, but none of the forbidden words are used," she concluded.

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The word 'mundial' was speculated about, but that is a generic word. Obviously, we are all referring to football, but none of the forbidden words are used.