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<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMexico City set a world record for the largest soccer class ever on Sunday as 9,500 participants filled the capital\u2019s Zocalo square as the country prepares to host the opening match of the World Cup in June.The city\u2019s main square became a massive, open-air training ground with crowds practicing soccer drills under the guidance of instructors. Participants kicked balls and followed coordinated exercises to promote sport and community engagement.Video above: FIFA World Cup 2026: What to expectGuinness World Records’ Alfredo Arista Rueda confirmed the record during the event.\u201cYou are officially amazing. Officially Amazing! Congratulations,\u201d he said, as the crowd cheered and tossed confetti into the air.Organizers said the turnout surpassed the previous Guinness record set in Seattle in June 2025, when a soccer class brought together 1,038 participants.Fans in attendance said the record-breaking class builds momentum for the World Cup.\u201cThe Azteca Stadium has hosted Pel\u00e9 and Maradona; the World Cup here is magical,\u201d said soccer coach Mario Alberto \u00c1lvarez Acosta.Mexico also hosted the World Cup in 1970 and 1986, with the Brazilian and the Argentine greats winning the trophy.Sandra L\u00f3pez Figueroa, a housewife, also enjoyed herself.\u201cI had fun; I did things I didn\u2019t even know I could do,\u201d she said.Savarese reported from Sao Paulo\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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Mexico City set a world record for the largest soccer class ever on Sunday as 9,500 participants filled the capital\u2019s Zocalo square as the country prepares to host the opening match of the World Cup in June.<\/p>\n
The city\u2019s main square became a massive, open-air training ground with crowds practicing soccer drills under the guidance of instructors. Participants kicked balls and followed coordinated exercises to promote sport and community engagement.<\/p>\n
Video above: FIFA World Cup 2026: What to expect<\/p>\n
Guinness World Records’ Alfredo Arista Rueda confirmed the record during the event.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou are officially amazing. Officially Amazing! Congratulations,\u201d he said, as the crowd cheered and tossed confetti into the air.<\/p>\n
Organizers said the turnout surpassed the previous Guinness record set in Seattle in June 2025, when a soccer class brought together 1,038 participants.<\/p>\n
Fans in attendance said the record-breaking class builds momentum for the World Cup.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Azteca Stadium has hosted Pel\u00e9 and Maradona; the World Cup here is magical,\u201d said soccer coach Mario Alberto \u00c1lvarez Acosta.<\/p>\n
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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPeople practice soccer skills in an attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the “largest soccer class” at the Zocalo in Mexico City, Sunday, March 15, 2026.<\/p>\n
Mexico also hosted the World Cup in 1970 and 1986, with the Brazilian and the Argentine greats winning the trophy.<\/p>\n
Sandra L\u00f3pez Figueroa, a housewife, also enjoyed herself.<\/p>\n
\u201cI had fun; I did things I didn\u2019t even know I could do,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
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