Mexico's national team suffered a loss in the World Cup, but that didn't stop fans in Southern California from celebrating with pride.

What happened?

Some celebrated the team's participation in the tournament by taking to the streets with flags and fireworks. In Santa Ana, fans were launching fireworks and waving Mexico flags.

Why does it matter for Mexico?

The loss didn't diminish the fans' pride, who continued to celebrate the team's performance. The police closed the intersection of Mountain View Avenue and Florence Avenue in Huntington Park as people occupied the streets.

What's next?

Mexico's national team continues to compete in the World Cup, with a record of 3W-0D-0L in their first 3 games and a goal difference of +6, which puts them in first place in their group, 5 points ahead of South Africa. Mexico fans near Plaza México said they were disappointed by the loss, but still proud of the team. They're celebrating the team's participation in the tournament, with a large crowd that filled Plaza México to watch the game. The police set up a perimeter as a precautionary measure. The celebrations lasted for over two hours after the final whistle. Mexico's national team remains in first place in the 2026 World Cup, with 9 points and a streak of 4 consecutive wins, after their last loss on November 19, 2025, against Paraguay.