The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, entrusted this Monday the members of the Mexican National Soccer Team to be the inspiration of millions of compatriots with their performance in the 2026 World Cup.
“May their example inspire millions of Mexicans in sports and to believe in the power of their dreams. Long live the National Team,” said the president at the team’s flag-raising ceremony.
Sheinbaum hands over the flag to El Tri
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Sheinbaum led the flag ceremony for the Mexican National Team prior to its presentation at the opening match of the World Cup.
This Thursday, June 11, against South Africa at the Azteca stadium, the venue that will host the world’s premier soccer tournament for the third time.
“To the Mexican National Team that will represent us in the 2026 FIFA World Cup I commend your patriotism to this flag that symbolizes your independence, honor, the institutions of our people and the integrity of your territory,” the president continued in her message.
In addition to the 26 members of the Mexican team, Rommel Pacheco, director of the National Commission of Physical Culture and Sports, was present at the event.
Mikel Arriola, Commissioner of the Mexican Soccer Federation; and Javier Aguirre, national coach (Filed under: Mexican National Team receives Sheinbaum’s support).
El Tri seeks its first victory in an inaugural event
“We know that by granting them the honor of placing the homeland in their hands, as good and loyal Mexicans they will know how to fulfill their promise.”
The president concluded, who was encouraged to launch a ‘Viva Mexico’ that was seconded by the 26 players.
Guillermo Ochoa was in charge of receiving the Mexican flag from the President.
40-year-old goalkeeper, who will be in the sixth World Cup of his career.
Long live the National Team!
Claudia Sheinbaum
Next Thursday, the Mexican National Team will play its eighth game in a World Cup opener.
A commitment in which it will seek its first victory. Previously, he has had five defeats and two ties (Filed as: Selección Mexicana recibe respaldo de Sheinbaum).
With information from EFE
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