4,757 People in Chiapas Set a New World Record for the World Cup! – Level 2

In a remarkable event, 4,757 people gathered in Chiapas, Mexico, to set a new Guinness World Record. They formed the largest soccer jersey ever made from human figures at the Víctor Manuel Reyna stadium. This impressive jersey was 48 meters wide and 35.5 meters high. Participants included students and residents of Tuxtla Gutiérrez, who wore green, red, and white t-shirts, matching the colors of the Mexican flag. Each shirt displayed flags from Mexico’s 32 states, representing unity as the nation prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

In the jersey’s center, participants held signs saying, “Mexico is in style” and “Chiapas is extraordinary by nature,” highlighting the state’s natural wonders like jungles and waterfalls. The previous record was held by Colombia, where 2,891 people formed a jersey image in 2018.

This event is part of the “Social World Cup” initiative, introduced by President Claudia Sheinbaum. It aims to bring fun and educational activities to communities ahead of the World Cup. Chiapas governor Eduardo Ramírez Aguilar expressed gratitude for the opportunity to showcase the state, while Alfredo Arista, an official from Guinness World Records, praised the unity and teamwork displayed. Mexico plans another record attempt for the world’s largest soccer practice soon.

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• Why do you think setting records like this can bring people together?
• How do symbols like flags and colors help represent unity?
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