20.07.2026 09:00
Mexican fans strongly criticized President Claudia Sheinbaum for attending the World Cup final in New York at Donald Trump's invitation. Claudia Sheinbaum had not attended her country's matches in Mexico or any other World Cup matches played in Mexico. This decision by the 64-year-old Mexican politician was met with widespread backlash in her country.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's presence in the stands at the World Cup final in the United States has sparked strong reactions in her own country.
TRUMP INVITED HER, SHE WENT TO THE MATCH
As the major tournament jointly hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada comes to an end, the excitement on the field has been overshadowed by the political choices in the stands. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum watched the World Cup final played in New York from the stadium after a special invitation from Donald Trump. However, this visit by Sheinbaum has been met with great outrage by Mexican football fans.
SHE SKIPPED HER OWN COUNTRY'S MATCHES
Sheinbaum, who did not attend any of the historic matches hosted by Mexico and was not present in the stands for games involving the Mexican national team, flew to New York for the final, which was the last straw for the country. Mexican fans harshly criticized President Sheinbaum for not sharing in the football enthusiasm in her own country during the tournament and for breaking her refusal to attend the final match after Trump's invitation.
POLITICAL DEBATES GROW
The Mexican press also highlighted this development on their front pages, emphasizing that President Sheinbaum's decision dealt a serious blow to her public image. In statements from the opposition, it was expressed that Sheinbaum neither fulfilled her responsibilities as the leader of a host country nor supported local sports, instead carrying out a "populist overseas visit."