Brazil has already won the World Cup in Mexico; see how the city of Pelé's tri is preparing to host another World Cup

Mexico City was the stage for Pelé's trifecta in 1970
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In two weeks the biggest World Cup in history begins, with 48 teams. For the first time, the tournament will be held in three countries. And Globo Repórter chose as a destination the one that will break a record: Mexico will be the first to host a World Cup for the third time - an unprecedented milestone.
Sandra Annenberg and team traveled there to show how the country is already experiencing the atmosphere of the tournament. It took 20 days to travel 1,200 kilometers through a land that is passionate about football - and which has a special connection with Brazil, as it was there that the team won its third world championship in 1970. See the video above.
Cup atmosphere
The journey begins in the heart of Mexico City, at the Zócalo, the country's main square. The historic space transforms into a huge improvised field as it hosts the biggest football class in the world: around 10,000 people gathered to learn, play and make history.
"This is the biggest football class in the world!", highlights Sandra, amidst the crowd made up of children, young people and entire families. The previous record, with around a thousand participants in the United States, was easily surpassed.
Biggest football class in the world in Mexico
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In the middle of the party, the passion for Brazilian football appears strongly. Even without having seen the 70's champion team, Mexican kids know - and admire - recent idols like Neymar and Ronaldinho, showing how the Brazilian style remains influential in the country.
The scene reflects the spirit of Mexico on the eve of the World Cup: a people who transform football into a collective celebration. Between flags, colors and music, participants occupy the square in a spontaneous choreography that forms the colors of the country seen from above.
There, football is not just a sport. It's a meeting, identity and party. "It's joy, family and friends", summarizes one of the participants, while following the rhythm of the activity.
The World Cup atmosphere blends with local culture in every detail. Even typical characters join the celebration, such as the artist El Charro Gonzalez, characterized as the traditional "Lord Death", who dances and makes optimistic predictions for Mexico and Brazil in the tournament.
Sandra Annenberg dances 'Aí se Eu te Pego' with a Mexican dressed as 'Lord Death'
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See the full program in the video below:
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World Cup in Mexico: city of Pelé's tri is in the mood for another World Cup

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