Mexican National Team Jerseys Sell for Up to 550 Pesos Outside Zócalo Fan Fest
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Street vendors are selling Mexican national team jerseys for up to 550 pesos near the FIFA Fan Fest in Mexico City's Zócalo.
- Prices vary depending on the quality, with the cheapest costing 350 pesos and the most expensive reaching 550 pesos.
- A wide array of World Cup merchandise, including hats, keychains, and rain gear, is also available.
Outside the FIFA Fan Fest in Mexico City's Zócalo, street vendors are capitalizing on the excitement surrounding the Mexican national team's match against Czechia. They are offering official team jerseys at prices reaching up to 550 pesos.
Vendors display their merchandise on plastic tarps, explaining the price differences based on fabric quality and branding. "Check it out, it comes with a tag and bag. This one is a different quality of fabric," one merchant explained. The price range starts at 350 pesos for more basic versions and goes up to 550 pesos for premium options.
Beyond jerseys, a diverse selection of World Cup-related items is available. Shoppers can find hats, horns, keychains, caps, sweatshirts, and even traditional Mexican feathered headdresses. For those preparing for potential rain, umbrellas and plastic ponchos are also being sold, with the ponchos priced at a maximum of 100 pesos.
Check it out, it comes with a tag and bag. This one is a different quality of fabric.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.