Sergio Ramos happy 1000th World Cup match is in Monterrey

Football icon Sergio Ramos, a World Cup winner with Spain in 2010, shared his delight that the 1000th match in World Cup history will take place in Monterrey, Mexico. This city holds special significance for Ramos, as it was where he played for CF Monterrey.

"I am very happy to see that Mexico, and especially Monterrey, is hosting the 1000th match in the history of the World Cups at the Rayados stadium. It is a very special number, and I am glad it is being celebrated precisely there," Ramos stated. As one of FIFA's invited ambassadors for the current tournament, he emphasized the significance of this milestone match between Japan and Tunisia.

Ramos, a former Real Madrid star, celebrated that one of the World Cup host cities in Mexico, where football is lived with such passion, would host the match. He encouraged fans to "continue enjoying football, the atmosphere in every stadium, and everything that arises from the encounter between cultures and emotions. Let's keep enjoying the World Cup."

Reflecting on his time in Mexico from 2024 to 2025, Ramos praised the passion of the fans in Monterrey, the affection they show players, and the quality of the stadium. He also recalled the immense pride and responsibility he felt representing Spain in four World Cups, culminating in their 2010 victory. "I perfectly remember how people took to the streets to celebrate. There was an incredible atmosphere and a sense of unity in the country that I had never seen before. It was an unforgettable moment," he concluded.