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Nuevo León Launches Mundialeón, a 16‑Barrio Soccer Tournament With Ex‑Pros as Ambassadors

Free registration and prizes aim to channel World Cup buzz into neighborhood play with a local legacy.

Overview

  • State officials formally unveiled the program with a public “Draft de Cracks” that assigned former professional players as ambassadors to teams across 16 barrios in municipalities including Monterrey, Guadalupe, Escobedo, Santa Catarina, San Nicolás, Apodaca, García, Zuazua and Juárez.
  • The competition features two categories—Sub‑17 and 18–30—with eight teams per category in each barrio, allocating six men’s slots and two women’s slots.
  • Sign‑ups are open at the Gimnasio de Nuevo León and local venues at no cost, and participants receive free uniforms.
  • Eligibility rules require Nuevo León residency, at least six players per team who live in the barrio they represent, and ID copies for adults or guardians of minors.
  • The tournament runs in two phases from March 28 to May 24 and from May 30 to the June 7 final at Estadio Bicentenario, with Phase 1 winners earning 10,000 pesos and Phase 2 champions receiving 70,000 pesos plus VIP World Cup experiences.