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The 2026 World Cup is not just bringing sporting excitement to Mexico. According to statistics published by local media, every time the Mexican national team, known as "El Tri", takes to the field, the number of murders in the country suffers a significant drop, turning football into a phenomenon with a wide social impact.
At the legendary Azteca Stadium, where the World Cup kicked off, Mexico played the match against the Czech Republic having already secured qualification as the winners of Group A, thanks to victories over South Africa and South Korea. However, beyond the sporting results, attention has focused on the effect that the national team's performances seem to have on the daily life of the country.
According to data reported by local media, during World Cup matches the average number of murders drops from around 70 cases per day to approximately 30. This phenomenon has been observed for years, especially when the national team achieves positive results.
On the other hand, statistics show that in the event of a loss, not only does crime increase, but cases of domestic violence also increase. The climate created by the successes of the national team has also influenced political and social life. The anti-corruption protests, which had dominated the streets before the start of the tournament, have temporarily faded, while thousands of citizens gather every evening in the main squares to watch and celebrate the national team's matches.
Mexico's first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has expressed her desire for the team's World Cup journey to last as long as possible. The goal remains to reach at least the quarterfinals, a stage that Mexico has only reached in the two World Cups hosted in the country, in 1970 and 1986.
However, the festive atmosphere does not hide the difficult reality of security in Mexico. Although the number of murders is expected to be lower compared to the period of the World Cup "Qatar 2022", the country continues to face high levels of violence, thousands of people are missing, while drug cartels maintain significant influence in many regions.
In this reality, football remains one of the rare factors that unites Mexican society and gives citizens a reason for hope and optimism, at least as long as "El Tri" continues their journey to the World Cup.
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