In the context of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexican fans have proven to be the hosts of joy and celebration. The massive gatherings at the Ángel de la Independencia, an iconic monument representing Mexico City, have gained worldwide attention. Additionally, the music chosen by people to accompany their posts on social media has become a phenomenon.
Songs like “La Chona” by Los Tucanes de Tijuana, “Payaso de Rodeo” by Caballo Dorado, “El Sonidito” by Hechizeros Band, “Hasta Que Te Conocí” by Juan Gabriel, and “Esto es México” by Coray have gone viral organically, despite not being part of the tournament’s official album.
Even more surprising is that four of them were released over three decades ago and remain relevant today.
The fifth song, “Esto es México,” is a special case. It is a track written shortly before the start of the sporting event, with lyrics that perfectly capture the essence of the Mexican spirit: “They never back down on the field/ Here we play with honor/ Let the whole stadium roar/ When the Tricolor shouts.”
The music video on YouTube has amassed over 5.7 million views, and its rapid popularity even reached the presidency, with President Claudia Sheinbaum naming it one of her favorites.
These spontaneous anthems dominated playlists, becoming a reflection of the mood of one of the host countries, which ended its participation on Sunday (July 5) after losing 3–2 to England in the round of 16.
Below is the story behind the five songs that Mexico made viral during the World Cup.