Benito stole the show with his halftime performance, but he wasn’t the only one celebrating Latin American culture. These are the best Latin moments we experienced at Super Bowl 2026.
Green Day opened the game… and left a very Mexican nod
Before the game started, Green Day appeared to fire up the stadium with some of their classics. Everything was normal, until one detail stole the show: Billie Joe Armstrong wore a necklace with a medal of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Bad Bunny made history at halftime
The real cultural earthquake came during the halftime show. Bad Bunny became the first Latin solo artist to headline the halftime show, and he did it in Spanish, without compromise.
The stage was transformed into a Caribbean postcard: houses, streets, Puerto Rican symbols, and Latin rhythms everywhere. It wasn’t a show “adapted” for the audience. It was a celebration that shared our Latin identity with the whole world: here we are, and we have a lot to offer.
More guests, more symbols, more identity
The show was full of cultural references, visual nods, and appearances that reinforced a clear message: Latin culture is not a trend, it is identity. From the aesthetics to the narrative, everything pointed to the same place: pride, community, and representation.
Pedro Pascal, Karol G, Jessica Alba, Cardi B, and Ricky Martin were some of the guests representing Latin culture at La Casita.
The “Benito Bowl”: Puerto Rico came to a standstill for 13 minutes
While the stadium vibrated, Puerto Rico experienced its own Super Bowl. During halftime, thousands of people gathered to watch Bad Bunny’s performance as if it were a national event.
International media called it the “Benito Bowl,” a clear sign that this was not just a musical show, but a historic moment for the island and for Latin culture.
Checo Pérez also stole the spotlight
And as if that weren’t enough, Checo Pérez appeared in one of the most talked-about commercials of the night. The Mexican driver presented the car he will be racing in Formula 1®, becoming another of the Latin figures who shone in prime time.
He wasn’t on the field, but he was definitely part of the conversation. And remember, if you’re an F1 fan, you have to visit Formula 1®: The Exhibition, where you’ll take a journey through the past, present, and future of F1®.