Mexico City chases world record for largest Mexican wave ahead of World Cup - Reuters
Mexico City chases world record for largest Mexican wave ahead of World Cup Reuters
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"We came to participate in the biggest wave in the world and to support our national team."
— Teresa Lopez , Activist
"It's a special location, it's a contribution to a World Cup, and participating feels wonderful."
— Vivia Shivers , Other
"We came to participate in the biggest wave in the world and to support our national team."
— Teresa Lopez , Activist
"It's a special location, it's a contribution to a World Cup, and participating feels wonderful."
— Vivia Shivers , Other
"Muchas gracias a toda esta familia increíble que se dieron cita para mostrarle al mundo que vamos a recibir a todas las nacionalidades, a todas las culturas, a todas las creencias. Aquí no se discrimina a nadie; aquí recibimos con el corazón grande, sin xenofobia, sin odio, así se construye la paz, en comunidad y en familia."
— Alejandra Frausto , Politician
"Queremos que quienes nos visiten durante el Mundial encuentren una ciudad vibrante, incluyente y profundamente humana."
— Alejandra Frausto , Politician
"Guinness se llevó la evidencia, porque como no hay precedente y se establece fuera de un estadio, no se rompe récord."
— Alejandra Frausto , Politician
Key People
Alejandra Frausto is the local Secretary of Tourism in Mexico City.
Clara Brugada is the head of government of Mexico City.
Kikin Fonseca is a retired Mexican footballer.
A participant in the event who expressed pride in her country.
A tourist who joined the event ahead of the World Cup.
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Thousands gathered in Mexico City to attempt a world record for the largest Mexican wave, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the wave's debut during the 1986 World Cup.
Mexico City successfully set a Guinness World Record for the largest human wave, with thousands of fans participating ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Mexico City achieved a Guinness World Record for the largest Mexican wave, with thousands participating along Paseo de la Reforma ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Thousands of people flooded Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma, attempting to set a world record for the Mexican wave ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Thousands gathered in Mexico City to attempt a world record for the largest Mexican wave, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the wave's debut during the 1986 World Cup.
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