“Sorry world, this is not Mexico.” That phrase sums it all up. 😤 The opening of the 2026 World Cup on Aztec soil set social media ablaze, and not exactly with pride.
Users pointed directly: how is it possible that a country with one of the richest cultural heritages on the planet ended up with a show that, according to thousands, did not represent it at all? Mariachis were nowhere to be seen. The Mayan ball game, alebrijes, the feathered serpent, the art of Frida Kahlo… nothing. 🌮🐍
“Tremendous garbage”, someone wrote. Others lamented seeing the Folkloric Ballet — a cultural symbol of the country — in a context that many described as disrespectful. The world had its eyes on Mexico, and according to its own people, Mexico did not show up. 🇲🇽
For the first time in history, Venezuela is present at the World Cup (and at the World Cup opening) with Danny Ocean performing his new song, “Partidazo” 🇻🇪🇻🇪🇻🇪🇻🇪pic.twitter.com/bch7UFxtSq
— The Reggaeton Times (@Reggaeton_Times) June 11, 2026