The Mexican national team’s elimination in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup not only caused sadness among millions of fans, but also sparked intense controversy on social media after Ecuadorian TV host Alejandra Jaramillo shared a series of posts celebrating England’s victory.
The team led by Javier Aguirre lost 3-2 to the English team at the Mexico City Stadium, a result that ended the Tricolor’s dream of advancing further in the World Cup. While players, analysts, and various public figures acknowledged the Mexican national team’s effort despite the loss, Jaramillo decided to publicly express his enthusiasm for the result.
The host used her Instagram Stories and posts to share her reaction as soon as the match ended.
In one of his first messages, he wrote: “I needed just one thing today.”
He later posted a video in which he is seen celebrating England’s victory and thanking two of the game’s key players.
“Thanks, Kane. Thanks, Bellingham. I’m told you have roots in Esmeraldas,” he said jokingly, referring to forward Harry Kane and midfielder Jude Bellingham, who were instrumental in England’s qualification.
The posts quickly began circulating on various platforms and sparked hundreds of reactions, especially among Mexican fans, who felt that it was not the right time to celebrate the Tricolor’s elimination.
The controversy intensified when Alejandra reposted a video she had published a few days earlier, in which she jokingly claimed that she “salted” the teams whose jerseys she touched.
After Mexico’s defeat, he wrote:
“I told them I’d wash the jersey they were wearing. I just didn’t tell them it would take a few more days.”
Criticism was quick to follow, and the host once again took to social media to respond to those who were questioning her posts.
In his latest Instagram Stories, he urged people to remain humble in both victory and defeat.
“Everything that goes up must come down, which is why it’s always worth staying humble, whether you win or lose. Visitors are welcomed; they are not humiliated or treated badly. I don’t take pleasure in other people’s misfortune… but if they pick on me and my country, I do feel a little bit of that,” he said.
The host also stated that some Mexican fans had behaved in ways that upset Ecuadorian fans during the tournament, and she added another comment that continued to spark debate.
“Today, England played alongside more than 18 million Ecuadorians,” he wrote.
His comments sparked a mix of reactions among social media users.
While some defended their right to celebrate the sporting result and support whichever national team they chose, others pointed out that their posts were unnecessary and showed a lack of empathy toward Mexican fans at a particularly sensitive time following the team’s elimination from the World Cup.
Alejandra Jaramillo is an actress, TV host, and influencer from Ecuador. She currently appears on the TelevisaUnivision show *Siéntese quien pueda* and maintains an active presence on social media, where she often shares aspects of her personal and professional life.
Here is the video of TV host Alejandra Jaramillo’s celebration.