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El Mundial 2026 también deja récords de reproducciones en Spotify
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 18, 2026
· 2 min read
Por Erick E. Beltran, CNN en Español
El Mundial 2026 no solo se vivió en las canchas. También impulsó un consumo récord de música en Spotify, donde los aficionados crearon más listas de reproducción relacionadas con el fútbol que en cualquier otra edición del torneo y llevaron las escuchas de c...
Key takeaway Beltran, CNN en Español El Mundial 2026 no solo se vivió en las canchas.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The record-breaking music streaming numbers on Spotify during the 2026 World Cup have a significant impact on the local music scene in El Paso . With the city's rich cultural heritage and strong affinity for soccer, it's likely that many El Paso residents contributed to the creation of over 219,000 football-related playlists on Spotify. The massive increase in music streaming and playlist creation also presents an opportunity for local musicians and music enthusiasts to tap into the global phenomenon. As the city's music scene continues to grow, the World Cup's influence on music consumption could lead to increased interest in local music events and festivals, potentially boosting the local economy. Furthermore, the popularity of songs like "Cielito Lindo" by Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, which saw a significant increase in streaming, highlights the city's strong connection to Mexican culture and music, making the World Cup's impact on local music a story worth watching.
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Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Por Erick E. Beltran, CNN en Español
El Mundial 2026 no solo se vivió en las canchas. También impulsó un consumo récord de música en Spotify, donde los aficionados crearon más listas de reproducción relacionadas con el fútbol que en cualquier otra edición del torneo y llevaron las escuchas de c...
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