Colombia squad enjoys Mexican serenade before World Cup match vs Uzbekistan

Foreign supporters gathered at Mexico City's Estadio Ciudad de México a day before the World Cup opening, with Colombian fans prominently displaying their flag and hoping for a strong showing by James Rodríguez. The fans, along with visitors from Senegal, Guatemala and Costa Rica, toured the stadium and planned to watch the tournament from the venue's surroundings.

In the Colombian team's hotel, a surprise mariachi serenade lifted the mood of the players. Uniformed mariachis performed ranchera classics such as "El Rey" and "Cielito Lindo," and the squad joined in singing and dancing. The event, widely shared on social media, was described by the team as a morale‑boosting moment before their June 17 group‑stage match against Uzbekistan, which they view as a physically demanding opponent.

Both the fan activity and the serenade highlight the cultural exchange surrounding Colombia's World Cup preparation in Mexico.