Mexico City Breaks Guinness Record with Massive Football Training Session
Mexico City breaks Guinness Record with giant football training session
Summary
Mexico City set a new Guinness World Record for the largest football training session, with 9,500 participants gathering at the iconic Zocalo square. The event was held in the build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Mexico, the United States and Canada. The mass session reflected the host nation's growing excitement ahead of the tournament.
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