Mirtha Legrand was 3 years old when Uruguay hosted the first football World Cup in history, in 1930. From that day to today, no world championship has been played without her being here to see it. 🏆
She lived through Kempes’ titles in 1978, Maradona’s magic in 1986, and tears of joy with Messi in Qatar 2022. In total, 23 World Cups. 23 different champions. Only one Mirtha.
In 2026, at 99 years old, she will close a cycle that no other human being can claim: having witnessed every World Cup since the tournament has existed. Can anyone else on the planet say the same? ⭐