In Texas, Mexico steals the show from Team USA
The USA's qualification leaves Dallas indifferent, where Mexican supporters reign supreme. The 2026 World Cup becomes a mirror of fragmented sporting loyalties.
Team USA validated its ticket to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup during the match played in Dallas, but the performance on the field was overshadowed by the atmosphere in the stands. The technical qualification of the American team took place in a local context that was paradoxical to say the least. While the American players secured their place in the next round, popular enthusiasm was aimed at another selection.
Mexican supporters, massive and visible, took possession of the media and festive space of the Texan city. Between the gatherings in front of the giant screens and the organization of impromptu rodeos on the sidelines of the meetings, Mexican fervor has completely saturated the atmosphere of , leaving little room for the expression of patriotic support for Team USA. This glaring disparity in energy highlights a complex sociological reality in Texas.
