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México despierta del sueño que fue el Mundial 2026 entre truenos, cánticos, banderas, lágrimas y súplicas
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 6, 2026
· 11 min read
Por Andrea Saint Martin, CNN en Español
La selección mexicana de fútbol llegó este domingo al tan esperado quinto partido del Mundial 2026 con la frase “¿Y si sí?” repetida entre sus aficionados como si se tratara del mantra que les permitió soñar, por primera vez, en cosas tan grandes como gan...
Key takeaway Momentos legendarios en la historia del fútbol como el “Partido del Siglo”, “la mano de Dios” y los campeonatos de Pelé y Maradona en 1970 y 1986, respectivamente, lo avalan.
Why this matters in The El Paso
As El Paso residents watched México's journey in the Mundial 2026 come to an end, many likely felt a sense of solidarity with their neighbors to the south. The city's strong cultural ties to México and its own passion for fútbol made the tournament a significant event locally. With México co-hosting the tournament alongside the US and Canada, El Paso's unique position on the border underscored the international nature of the competition. The outpouring of support from Mexican fans, including those who traveled to the Estadio Azteca, was palpable in El Paso, where many residents have family and cultural connections to México. As the city looks to the future, it's likely that the excitement and energy generated by the tournament will continue to be felt, particularly in the local soccer community. The tournament's impact will be a topic of discussion in the coming weeks.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 11 min
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What is this story about? Por Andrea Saint Martin, CNN en Español
La selección mexicana de fútbol llegó este domingo al tan esperado quinto partido del Mundial 2026 con la frase “¿Y si sí?” repetida entre sus aficionados como si se tratara del mantra que les permitió soñar, por primera vez, en cosas tan grandes como gan...
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