Mexico, which is set to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside the United States and Canada, has a long-standing soccer tradition that dates back to the 1800s. The sport was introduced by British miners in the city of Pachuca, where the Pachuca Football Club was established in 1892.
This early adoption of soccer helped lay the foundation for the sport's enduring popularity in Mexico, now a key participant in the upcoming World Cup.
Sources: https://gorgenewscenter.com/2026/05/22/5-21-sports-brief-2/