On Friday, June 12, 2026, President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed circulating rumors about Yolett Cervantes Cuaquehua\u2019s presence at the 2026 World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa at Estadio Ciudad de M\u00e9xico. <\/p>\n
Yolett, a young football fan from Veracruz, was originally given the ticket that belonged to Sheinbaum for the event. The president confirmed during her morning press conference that she personally chose not to attend the game and instead gave her seat to Yolett as part of a deliberate decision aligned with her government\u2019s values. <\/p>\n
Sheinbaum explained, \u201cVery few people can afford a ticket at that price. Some can, and it\u2019s great they went to the stadium. But as president, I preferred to give the spot to someone who otherwise wouldn\u2019t have been able to attend, someone who loves football, especially a young woman.\u201d <\/p>\n
The president also recalled informing FIFA\u2019s president Gianni Infantino of her decision when he first delivered the ticket: \u201cThe day Gianni Infantino came to give me the ticket, I told him right away, \u2018I\u2019m not going to the stadium; I\u2019m giving it to a young woman.\u2019\u201d <\/p>\n
To put an end to doubts about Yolett\u2019s attendance, Sheinbaum shared a video recorded by the young fan herself during the event. In the footage, Yolett wears a traditional dress from Tlaquilpa, Veracruz, handcrafted by local artisans. <\/p>\n
\u201cHello, friends. I\u2019m ready to go to the World Cup opening. I\u2019m wearing my traditional outfit from Tlaquilpa, made by the artisans of my town,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n
The video captures Yolett\u2019s excitement as she approaches the stadium: \u201cI never imagined I would be at a World Cup, especially representing President Claudia Sheinbaum. One of my childhood dreams is coming true today.\u201d <\/p>\n
The footage also shows her inside the stadium and participating in official activities related to the inauguration, including moments with FIFA representatives like Gianni Infantino. <\/p>\n
This gesture highlights a thoughtful approach to inclusivity and representation, giving a passionate young fan the chance to experience a historic event firsthand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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