Actress Salma Hayek delivered a welcome speech during the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup at Mexico City Stadium.
Speaking with words that appealed to national pride and international unity, Hayek addressed both the attendees and the global audience, highlighting the significance of Mexico hosting the opening match of the FIFA World Cup.
“And together with Canada and the United States, we welcome the entire world, receiving the flags of the forty-eight nations that have qualified for the FIFA World Cup Mexico 2026. We Mexicans are deeply honored that the opening match of this wonderful soccer tradition—which unites us all—begins here. Long live Mexico, and long live soccer!”
The message was met with applause both in the stadium and on social media, where users praised the emotional tone and Hayek’s representation of Mexican culture at an event of global magnitude.
