The national flag is already in the hands of the Mexican National Team. This Monday, the president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo flagged the national delegation that will represent Mexico in the next World Cup 2026.
The head of the executive visited the facilities of the High Performance Center (CAR), training headquarters of the Tricolor, to champion the Mexican National Team, which debuts in the World on Thursday, June 11, against South Africa in the Mexico City Stadium.
With goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa as the standard bearer of the Mexican National Teamthe national team led by Javier Aguirrecoaching staff and managers, received the national flag.
Flag of the Mexican Soccer Team, led by president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Photo: special
“Members of the Mexican National Team, who will represent our country in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, I commend to your patriotism this flag that symbolizes your independence, honor, institutions, our people and the integrity of your territory,” he began with his speech Claudia Sheinbaum.
“Do you protest, honor and defend it with loyalty and perseverance?” said the national leader before hearing a “yes, I protest” from the 26 national teams, coaching staff and directors of the Mexican Soccer Federation (FMF).
Javier Aguirre smiling; Gil Mora nervous; Guillermo Ochoa concentrated; Álvaro Fidalgo singing the National Anthem; Edson Álvarez serious… were some of the expressions that could be seen at the flag ceremony.
“By granting them the honor of putting it in their hands, the country trusts that as good and loyal Mexicans, they will know how to carry out their protest for the good of the people and for the good of the nation that their example inspires millions of Mexican men and women to believe in the strength of sport and the power of their dreams. Congratulations. We wish them the greatest success,” said Claudia Sheinbaum, before launching the emotional cry “Long live the Mexican National Team.”
At the end of the ceremony, the defender Jesus Gallardo He spelled the word Mexico to conclude with a shout of “Mexico, Mexico, Mexico.” An emotional closing for the Mexican National Team.
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