At the end of May, an attempt will be made to break the world record for the largest human wave in Mexico City. The location, time, and even the registration process for participants have already been announced.
Although the 2026 World Cup will kick off on June 11, World Cup activities in Mexico City have already begun. Next Saturday, June 6, the world’s largest soccer wave will take place, stretching from the Angel of Independence to the Fountain of the Republic or El Caballito (Reforma and Av. de la República).
This is how they’ll try to create the world’s largest human wave in Mexico City
Registration for this World Cup-themed event has already begun. You can sign up online starting now through June 5. While registration is not mandatory, it is recommended for the World Record protocol.
The event is on Saturday, June 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.; in addition to the wave, there will be various activities for attendees. The best part is that you can bring your pet; just keep in mind that there will be a lot of people.
According to the event’s website, practice runs for the wave will take place every 15 minutes from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m ., while the official wave will take place between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m . During the rest of the time, there will be various activities for participants. The event is free.
Your memory is serving you right: the date was changed. Originally, the event was scheduled for Sunday, May 31, but in the end they decided to postpone it to June 6.
It’s worth noting that this isn’t the only activity planned for the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City; there will also be exhibitions and even monumental statues of soccer players.
