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Mexico City sets the world record for the largest soccer class

On March 15, 2026, Mexico City set a Guinness World Record at Zocalo Plaza with about 9,500 participants.
Organisers said the attempt aimed to promote Mexico ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting June 11, months before Mexico co-hosts the tournament.
In a 40-minute class, teachers and former Mexican soccer players led drills on stage, and Guinness World Records judge Alfredo Arista Rueda validated the record at the event's end.
Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada hailed the effort after the award, saying it promotes sport and the World Cup build-up, with fans noting it boosts community engagement.
The event beat the prior Seattle record by 1,038 people, while Mexico's prior World Cup hosts in 1970 and 1996 add historical depth to the buildup.

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