Mexico City sets Guinness World Record for largest football lesson with 9,500 participants in Zocalo square
Mexico City broke the Guinness World Record for the largest football lesson on Sunday when 9,500 people gathered in the city's main Zocalo square to practice football drills under instructor guidance. The event surpassed the previous record set in Seattle in June 2025 with over 1,000 participants. The record attempt took place as Mexico prepares to host the opening match of the FIFA World Cup in June.
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The event had 9,500 participants
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