Mexico City is buzzing with World Cup fever as El Tri capture imaginations like never before.
Shirt sellers line the streets around the Zócalo and a jersey that outsold every other at the tournament is in almost unlimited demand. The city, three weeks after hosting the opening match, feels like the tournament’s beating centre.
Key Facts
- Shirt sellers are out en masse in the streets around Zócalo.
- The El Tri jersey has outsold every other World Cup jersey so far.
- About 1.4 million people watched on outdoor screens despite a pre‑match storm.
- Four people were killed in a crush and dozens were trapped.
- Mexico’s win over Ecuador secured the first knockout victory since 1986.
How did the excitement build?
Fans gathered on Avenida 5 de Mayo, expressing confidence that Mexico will win and beat England. The recent knockout win over Ecuador added to the fervour, echoing the historic atmosphere of Estadio Azteca.
What happens next?
El Tri will face England in the last‑16, a match many locals expect them to win after their recent performance.
What We Know — and What We Don’t
Verified by the source:
- Shirt sellers are active around the Zócalo.
- The El Tri jersey outsold every other World Cup jersey.
- 1.4 million watched on outdoor screens despite a storm.
- Four people died in a crush and dozens were trapped.
- Mexico’s win over Ecuador was the first knockout victory since 1986.
Still unconfirmed:
- Exact numbers of jerseys sold.
- Details of the crush incident beyond the fatalities.
- Future ticket sales or official statements from Mexican authorities.
Why it matters: The surge of enthusiasm around El Tri illustrates how sport can galvanise a city and create a shared national moment.
What to watch: The outcome of Mexico’s upcoming match against England will indicate whether the current fever sustains.