| Keyword | Description |
|---|---|
| Guinness World Record | A record recognized globally for being the biggest or best in the world. |
| Jersey | A type of shirt worn by athletes, often for sports like soccer. |
| Chiapas | A state in southern Mexico known for its natural beauty. |
In Mexico, something amazing happened! Thousands of people, exactly 4,757, came together to set a new Guinness World Record. They gathered in a stadium in Chiapas, a state full of jungles and waterfalls, to create the world’s biggest human soccer jersey. This jersey was 48 meters wide and 35.5 meters tall! That’s super big!
Before they started, everyone got a green, red, or white t-shirt, just like the colors of the Mexican flag. Each shirt had flags from all 32 states of Mexico. This was to show how everyone in Mexico is united and excited about the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The previous record was set in Colombia with 2,891 people. But Mexico beat that record! This event is part of a special program called the “Social World Cup” to get people excited and ready for the big soccer tournament.
The governor of Chiapas, Eduardo Ramírez Aguilar, said it was a historic day for the state. He was so happy to see everyone working together. Next, Mexico plans to set another record with the world’s largest soccer practice! What a fun way to celebrate soccer!
Bridging words
These words sound similar in English and Spanish: Why not practice them now?
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Record | Récord |
| Jersey | Jersey |
| Color | Color |
Time to discuss
- Why do you think breaking a world record is exciting for people?
- How do events like this help bring people together?
- What other fun activities could people do to celebrate soccer?
Let’s Write
Answer the following questions in one paragraph
- Describe what makes Chiapas special and unique.
- Imagine you were part of the event; how would you feel?
