Mexico's World Cup loss leads Xcaret to keep promise of 150,000 free tickets

Mexico was eliminated 3‑2 by England in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, ending the host nation's hopes of reaching the quarter‑finals. After the defeat, Grupo Xcaret confirmed it would still honor its promotional pledge to award 150,000 free park tickets to participants who had registered for the campaign, despite the original condition that Mexico advance. The company posted on its official social channels, “Las 150 000 entradas gratis sí van. México ganó, ganó corazones, orgullo y esperanza,” and instructed winners to watch their email for redemption details.

The round‑of‑16 match also generated praise from English figures; coach Thomas Tuchel called the game “high‑intensity,” captain Harry Kane and midfielder Jude Bellingham lauded Mexico’s heart and suggested a future friendly at Wembley, although no official plans have been announced. Mexican coach Javier Aguirre, in post‑match comments, identified a mental‑strength weakness as a recurring issue for the team and hinted at a new cycle under former captain Rafael Márquez.

Xcaret’s decision to maintain the giveaway turned the disappointment into a viral moment on social media, with fans sharing the promise and awaiting further instructions.