Football Fever: Mexico City Turns Soccer into Art and Culture

Mexico City has transformed football into a cultural extravaganza, presenting exhibits like Pele's crown and Maradona's jersey among 15,000 football memorabilia pieces.

The 'Album Epico' exhibition at Museo Yancuic in Iztapalapa displays shirts from 90 national teams and runs from March through August 2026, inviting both locals and international visitors during the World Cup season.

Museo Jumex offers a cerebral angle on soccer with 'Football & Art: A Shared Emotion,' featuring art from over 60 artists. As more than five million tourists are expected, Mexico City has initiated an early kickoff to World Cup celebrations.

(With inputs from agencies.)