Mexican National Team Takes Official 2026 World Cup Photo at Anthropology Museum

The Mexican national soccer team recently captured its official photograph for the upcoming 2026 World Cup at a culturally significant location: the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. With the tournament just nine days away, the team, led by coach Javier Aguirre, continued its preparations by participating in this symbolic photoshoot.

For the main photograph, the team, including Aguirre and all 26 players, posed in front of the iconic Aztec Sun Stone, famously known as the Aztec Calendar. Players proudly displayed their jerseys, showcasing the numbers and surnames they will wear during the global competition. A separate photo included the entire coaching staff, FMF Commissioner Mikel Arriola, Executive President Ivar Sisniega, and National Teams Director Duilio Davino, all dressed in the official team attire.

Beyond the official photo session, the squad embarked on a cultural immersion within the museum. They explored the Sala Mexica, where they learned about exhibits detailing the ancient ball game, a sport deeply rooted in Mexico's indigenous cultures. The team also viewed the Teocalli of the Sacred War, a monolith featuring one of the oldest representations of the founding of Mexico-Tenochtitlan, and the symbol of the eagle on a cactus, which forms part of the national coat of arms.

The team concluded their museum visit at "El Paraguas," a distinctive fountain that has become a recognizable architectural symbol of the museum. This visit offered the players representing Mexico on the world stage a valuable opportunity to connect with their country's rich heritage.