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President Claudia Sheinbaum watched Mexico's match against South Korea from the National Palace on Thursday, June 18, as the Mexican national team won 1-0 at the Akron Stadium in Guadalajara. The president posted on social media: "Congratulations to our national team. Your victory fills all of Mexico with pride."
The shared image shows Sheinbaum wearing the green jersey of the national team, number one on the back with "Presidenta" printed above it. She was accompanied by her husband, Jesús María Tarriba Unger. With this result, Mexico became the first team to qualify for the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. The national team, led by coach Javier Aguirre, completes the group stage on June 24 at Mexico City Stadium.
The Tri's third group match coincides with President Sheinbaum's birthday. The president indicated she could attend the World Cup Fan Fest in the Historic Center. The 2026 World Cup cultural agenda in Mexico City includes:
- Cultural corridor spanning 17 museums with 19 thematic exhibitions
- Free concerts at the Zócalo and official Fan Fest
- Special programming from the National Film Library tied to the tournament
- Night of Museums program with extended hours on select Wednesdays
At the June 11 opening ceremony at Mexico City Stadium, Lila Downs welcomed the world with a trophy emerging from the field center, joined by Amalia Hernández Ballet, before musical performances by Shakira, Maná, J Balvin, and other artists confirmed by FIFA.
Mexico faces the Czech Republic on June 24, a match that will determine the team's final group standing. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. The federal Culture Ministry will announce the full cultural programming schedule for that match in the coming days.
Frequently Asked Questions
**How did Claudia Sheinbaum celebrate Mexico's victory over South Korea on June 18, 2026?**
President Sheinbaum watched the match from the National Palace accompanied by her husband, Jesús María Tarriba. The president posted a photo on social media wearing the green national team jersey with the number one and the word "Presidenta," alongside the message "Your victory fills all of Mexico with pride."
**When does Mexico play its third group stage match at the 2026 World Cup?**
The Mexican national team faces the Czech Republic on June 24, 2026 at Mexico City Stadium at 7:00 p.m. The match coincides with President Sheinbaum's birthday, and she indicated she could attend the World Cup Fan Fest in the Historic Center.
**What cultural activities accompany the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City?**
The Culture Ministry is coordinating a cultural corridor featuring 17 museums and 19 thematic exhibitions linked to the 2026 World Cup, along with free concerts at the Zócalo, an official Fan Fest, and special programming from the National Film Library. The ministry will release a full cultural calendar in the coming days.