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Mexico City Sets Guinness Record for Largest Soccer Class With 9,500 at Zócalo

Officials say the temporary turf will be repurposed to upgrade 300 community pitches as part of the city's World Cup preparation.

Overview

  • Guinness World Records adjudicator Alfredo Arista Rueda validated the total on site, eclipsing the prior Seattle mark of 1,038 participants.
  • The class ran for 35 minutes under Guinness rules, including a required rhythmic warm-up and continuous participation by all registrants.
  • The gathering emphasized inclusion, drawing families, people with disabilities, and former pros alongside city and federal officials.
  • Authorities began dismantling the temporary setup on Monday, and the synthetic grass will be reused to rehabilitate or build 300 fields across the capital.
  • Organizers linked the feat to World Cup build-up efforts, keeping promotions active such as a women’s ball-control contest that awards attendance at the opening match.