The presentation of the final list of players for the Mexican National Team for the 2026 World Cup was accompanied by a surprise that quickly became a trend among fans, as after revealing the 26 players chosen by Javier Aguirre, the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) released a special video in which prominent figures from the world of sports, entertainment and culture sent messages of support to the national team.
The material was shared through the official platforms of the Mexican National Team and had a great impact among El Tri fans, especially because it brought together some of Mexico’s most recognized personalities in the same message of encouragement towards the most important tournament in world soccer.
Mexican sports legends endorse El Tri
Among the participants were Mexican soccer historians such as Hugo Sánchez, Rafael Márquez, Enrique Borja, Manuel Negrete, Fernando Quirarte and Cuauhtémoc Blanco.
All of them referents of different generations of the National Team.
They were joined by figures from other sports who have also taken Mexico’s name to the highest levels on the international stage.
Among them were Formula 1 driver Sergio “Checo” Pérez, world boxing champion Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, former Olympic gymnast Lorena Ochoa, wrestler Místico and baseball player Randy Arozarena.
The participation of these personalities reinforces the message of national unity that the FMF sought to transmit to the soccer players who will represent the country during the 2026 World Cup (Filed under: Mexican National Team receives support from legends).
Artists and actors also add their support
Our hearts beat today for the same goal. We are all of us, we are together. 🙌#SomosMéxico 🇲🇽 pic.twitter.com/DSChFfnIQK
– National Selection (@miseleccionmx) June 1, 2026
The video was not limited to the sporting arena.
Well-known Mexican artists and actors also participated.
Among them Alejandro Fernández, Emmanuel, Ximena Sariñana, Eugenio Derbez and Jaime Camil.
Likewise, singer Becky G was part of the production, sharing words of support for the selected artists.
Throughout the video, each participant introduced one or more members of the World Cup squad.
Combining motivational messages with memories of emblematic moments in the history of Mexican soccer (Filed under: Mexican National Team receives support from legends).
A message of encouragement heading into the most important tournament in world soccer
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A message to millions of fans
One of the highlights of the production was the inclusion of common fans.
They also had the opportunity to send messages of support to the national team.
Phrases such as “Represent Mexico anywhere in the world”, “You are not alone” and “Let’s go Mexico” were used to reinforce the feeling of unity between players and fans.
For the millions of Mexicans and Hispanics living in the United States, this type of initiative is especially relevant.
The 2026 World Cup will be played in Mexico, the United States and Canada.
Therefore, a large part of the Mexican community will have the opportunity to experience the tournament up close (Filed under: Mexican National Team receives support from legends).
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