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Mexico City leader congratulates national soccer team on historic World Cup win
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Mexico City leader congratulates national soccer team on historic World Cup win

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexico's national soccer team secured a 2-0 victory in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.
  • Mexico City's Head of Government Clara Brugada congratulated the team for making history.
  • The win was celebrated with pride and emotion across the city, including at Fan Fest events.

Mexico City's Head of Government, Clara Brugada, celebrated the Mexican national soccer team's historic 2-0 victory in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. The win against South Africa marked a triumphant start to the tournament hosted in Mexico.

Brugada expressed immense pride in the team's performance, stating on social media that they "made history in Mexico City." She highlighted that the match evoked a sense of unforgettable emotion, hope, and national pride, felt from the Zócalo's Fan Fest to every neighborhood across the capital.

"Long live our fans, long live our city, and long live Mexico!" Brugada exclaimed, emphasizing the collective joy and celebration. She watched the game alongside President Claudia Sheinbaum at the Deportivo Hermanos Galeana in Gustavo A. Madero.

Earlier in the day, Brugada visited the Fan Fest area at the Zócalo, welcoming the thousands of fans who gathered from early morning to support the national team. The atmosphere was electric, with fans transforming areas around the stadium into vibrant celebrations.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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