{"id":179284,"date":"2026-06-11T15:10:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T19:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nuevaonda.com\/canelo-alvarez-is-backing-mexico-for-the-2026-world-cup\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T15:21:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T19:21:33","slug":"canelo-alvarez-is-backing-mexico-for-the-2026-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nuevaonda.com\/en\/canelo-alvarez-is-backing-mexico-for-the-2026-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Canelo \u00c1lvarez is backing Mexico for the 2026 World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As he continues his preparation for his September 12 bout against Christian Mbilli, Sa\u00fal \u201cCanelo\u201d \u00c1lvarez has once again made headlines outside the ring. The Mexican champion publicly revealed a $100,000 bet on the Mexican national team for the opening match of the 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fifa.com\/es\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FIFA<\/a> World Cup against South Africa. The image shared by the boxer on social media reflects his confidence in the national team. Should Mexico win, the Guadalajara native would receive a total payout of $140,000, representing a profit of $40,000 on the amount wagered.<\/p>\n<p>However, beyond the financial aspect, the gesture carries strong symbolic significance. Canelo\u2019s commitment aligns with one of the greatest historical challenges facing Mexican soccer: securing its first-ever victory in a World Cup opening match.<\/p>\n<h2><!--more--><\/h2>\n<h2>El Tri&#8217;s long-standing struggle in World Cup debuts<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"es\">Ready for tomorrow with <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Kalshi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Kalshi<\/a><br \/>\nPure \ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddfd\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddfd\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddfd<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/venlHpgMj1\">https:\/\/t.co\/venlHpgMj1<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sPoFldrgKP\">pic.twitter.com\/sPoFldrgKP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Canelo Alvarez (@Canelo) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Canelo\/status\/2064807155098632469?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Mexico has played in seven opening matches in World Cup history and has never won one.<\/p>\n<p>The record stands at five losses and two ties.<\/p>\n<p>The first such defeat came at the 1930 World Cup in Uruguay, when El Tri lost 4-1 to France.<\/p>\n<p>This was followed by defeats against Brazil in the 1950, 1954, and 1962 World Cups, as well as a loss to Sweden in 1958.<\/p>\n<p>History began to change in Mexico in 1970.<\/p>\n<p>On that occasion, Azteca Stadium was the site of a scoreless draw between Mexico and the Soviet Union, a result that prevented another loss in their opening match.<\/p>\n<p>Decades later, at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the Mexican national team once again played in the tournament\u2019s opening match.<\/p>\n<p>They drew 1-1 against the home team thanks to a memorable goal by Rafael M\u00e1rquez.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these positive results, victory remains an unfulfilled goal for Mexican soccer (Filed under: Canelo \u00c1lvarez backs Mexico).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p style=\"color: #fd9737;\">He once again became news outside the ring<\/p><cite>Qu\u00e9Onnda.com<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<h2>Canelo is in it for more than just money<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; 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border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DZdAU9HxiJP\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by VMC Drinks (@vmcdrinks)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The fortune Canelo \u00c1lvarez has amassed over the course of his career makes the bet on Mexico a relatively small sum for the boxer.<\/p>\n<p>However, the message behind the move is clear: absolute confidence in the Mexican national team.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the Mexican champion will be at the stadium to take part in the official events surrounding the match.<\/p>\n<p>Including the presentation of the Most Valuable Player award.<\/p>\n<p>If Mexico beats South Africa, Canelo will earn $40,000.<\/p>\n<p>But for Mexican soccer, the reward would be much greater:<\/p>\n<p>To finally secure their first victory in a World Cup opener and kick off the 2026 World Cup by making history in front of their home fans.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/nuevaonda.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Qu\u00e9Onnda.com.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As he continues his preparation for his September 12 bout against Christian Mbilli, Sa\u00fal \u201cCanelo\u201d \u00c1lvarez has once again made headlines outside the ring. The Mexican champion publicly revealed a $100,000 bet on the Mexican national team for the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against South Africa. 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