Since the start of the World Cup in Mexico on June 11, the passion for soccer has moved from the stands to digital platforms. According to official Spotify data, Mexican users created more than 27,170 playlists directly related to the tournament.
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In a statement, the world’s largest streaming company affirmed that, since the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, millions of Mexicans have turned to its music to celebrate, wait, and believe.
The yearning for victory was reflected in the titles of these playlists, as 3,240 were named “Y si sí” (And if yes), the famous phrase used by Mexican fans who bet on victory in the World Cup. These playlists featured predominantly Mexican artists such as Vicente Fernández, Los Tucanes de Tijuana, Banda MS, Luis Miguel, Los Ángeles Azules, and Bobby Pulido. Amid this musical richness, the report highlighted Juan Gabriel as the voice of the World Cup.
His legendary live performance of “Hasta Que Te Conocí” (1990) saw a 1,685% increase in streams on Spotify during the tournament, solidifying its position as the most added song to the “What If” playlists.
De Fuerza Regida a BTS, estos son los nombres que marcaron la semana en los #SpotifyCharts. pic.twitter.com/D9dVYqbnEL
— Spotify Mexico (@SpotifyMexico) July 6, 2026
The text reads, “From Fuerza Regida to BTS, these are the names that marked the week on the #SpotifyCharts.”
Preferences for certain songs were also influenced by key moments in the national team’s journey. After the match against England, which marked the team’s elimination from the tournament, the song “Aquí No Es Así” (1994) by the rock band Caifanes registered a 419% increase in streams.
For the global music giant, this classic acquired a “new meaning” by evoking phrases deeply rooted in national identity, such as “you come from where the sun doesn’t rise, where there’s no warmth,” alluding to the English team.
The opening ceremony also generated significant figures, with Maná being the first band to perform. His classic “Oye Mi Amor” (1992) saw an 82% increase in streams on June 11. Meanwhile, fans developed the habit of listening to José Alfredo Jiménez’s “El Rey” (1971) at the end of each match, registering a 101% increase. Spotify noted that “in victory and defeat, it remained the anthem that reminds us that pride is also something to be sung about.”
Finally, the regional Mexican genre resonated strongly in the stands of the Estadio Ciudad de México, known as Azteca, the venue where the Mexican national team played four matches. The song “Mi Mayor Anhelo” by Banda MS was sung along to by the fans in the stands and saw a 35% increase in streams on the digital platform.
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Englandare through to the quarterfinals after defeating Mexico
3-2 in a dramatic Round of 16 clash.
Jude Bellingham scored twice, Harry Kane converted from the spot, and Mexico fought back through Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez.#England… pic.twitter.com/S99MT2z6fU
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