The Mexican national team remains etched in the hearts of its fans. A month ago, Estadio Ciudad de México hosted the opening kickoff of World Cup 2026, and now FIFA has reignited that national pride with a video post that stoked nostalgia nationwide. El Tri closed its tournament on July 6 with a 2-3 loss to England, but the legacy of the event lives on in every corner of Mexico.
What did FIFA post and why does it sting?
FIFA’s official Spanish account shared a short but powerful message: “A month ago in Mexico City... #WorldCup2026”, paired with a clip that recapped the tournament’s magic. The video transported millions of supporters back to the stadium’s electric atmosphere, where the national side opened with 80,000 fans watching. Mexico finished the World Cup with 9 points, earned from three straight wins, but the Round of 16 exit left a thorn that hasn’t faded.
The post went viral fast. Social media erupted with gratitude for hosting duties mixed with sorrow over what might have been. El Tri ended group play with 6 goals scored and none conceded, but the single conceded goal in the Round of 16 ended their run. The wound remains open, yet the memory of June 13-when the stadium roared at Mexico’s first goal of the tournament-stays vivid.
How World Cup 2026 reshaped Mexican football
Beyond the scoreboard, the World Cup left a mark on Liga BBVA MX. The global spotlight boosted the league’s profile, drawing fresh international eyes. Mexico topped its group with 9 points, five clear of South Africa, and though the dream ended in the Round of 16, the tournament’s impact resonates in pitches across the country.
Fans don’t just relive the goals. They remember the streets alive in green, where plazas and avenues pulsed with pride. The 2-3 loss to England faded next to the sheer joy of hosting football’s biggest stage for the first time on home soil since 1986. FIFA knows it, which is why the post wasn’t just a memory-it was a tribute to a nation that lived and breathed the ball.
What’s next for El Tri?
Though the World Cup is over, the national side’s calendar rolls on. Four upcoming matches are slated for the United States, per circulating tentative dates. El Tri would face Colombia on September 26 in Baltimore, Peru three days later in New York, the U.S. on October 3 in Phoenix, and Chile on October 6 in Pasadena. Mexico’s recent form stands at 4 wins and 1 loss in its last five games, with the England defeat the only slip.
The national team returns to action eyeing the next qualifier. El Tri closed the World Cup with a 3-0-1 record, but the lessons from the tournament will fuel growth. Meanwhile, fans are already dreaming of the next big event, where Mexico will once again take center stage.
