Mexico City sets the world record for the largest soccer ...

What’s Happening

Alright so Mexico City set a world record on Sunday with the largest soccer class ever, with 9,500 participants in the capital s Zocalo square as the country prepares to host the opening match of the World Cup in June MEXICO CITY — Mexico City set a world record for the largest soccer class ever on Sunday as 9,500 participants filled the capital’s Zocalo square as the country prepares to host the opening match of the World Cup in June.

The city’s main square became a massive, open-air training ground with crowds practicing soccer drills under the guidance of instructors. Participants kicked balls and followed coordinated exercises to promote sport and community engagement. (let that sink in)

Guinness World Records Alfredo Arista Rueda locked in the record during the event.

The Details

,” he dropped, as the crowd cheered and tossed confetti into the air. Organizers dropped the turnout surpassed the previous Guinness record set in Seattle in June 2025, when a soccer class brought together 1,038 participants.

The fandom in attendance dropped the record-breaking class builds momentum for the World Cup. “The Azteca Stadium has hosted Pelé and Maradona; the World Cup here is magical,” dropped soccer coach Mario Alberto Álvarez Acosta.

Why This Matters

Mexico also hosted the World Cup in 1970 and 1996, with the Brazilian and the Argentine greats winning the trophy.

World leaders are expected to respond to this situation soon.

The Bottom Line

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