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Mexico City set a new Guinness World Record for the largest soccer lesson, with over 9,500 participants gathering in Zócalo Plaza. This event was part of Mexico's activities leading up to the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

Mexico City Achieves New Record with Massive Soccer Lesson

Mexico City has broken the Guinness World Record for the largest soccer lesson, with over 9,500 people participating in Zócalo Plaza. The approximately 40-minute lesson significantly surpassed the previous record of 1,038, set last year in Seattle. This event is seen as a demonstration of the strong passion and unity among Mexican citizens for soccer.

Part of Activities Leading Up to the FIFA World Cup

This large-scale soccer lesson event is one of the activities Mexico has organized in anticipation of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, and through this event, Mexico showcased its enthusiasm and readiness as a host nation. Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada emphasized that the event demonstrated the city's capability to achieve the extraordinary when its people unite.

*Source: YouTube: CNN (2026-03-16)*

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