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'¿Y si sí?' A new rally cry is inspiring Mexico during its World Cup run — and beyond

Los Angeles Times

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July 5, 2026

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A viral phrase that translates to What if we do? in English is being used by Mexican soccer fans and players dreaming about seemingly impossible wins.

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DNyuz

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· Jul 2, 2026

Mexico fans are dreaming big: ‘¿Y si sí?’ explained

¿Y si sí? As Mexico moves to the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup following its Tuesday night 2-0 win over Ecuador — advancing in the knockout stage of the tournament for the first time in 40 years — El Tri fans have rallied behind a unifying phrase: “¿Y si sí?” The simple []

NPR News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Y si sí: the phrase uniting Mexico during the World Cup

Mexico's World Cup run has inspired a phrase heard across the country: Y si sí. Or in English: What if we can? Anamaria Sayre reports from Mexico City.

Mexico News Daily

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· Jul 6, 2026

¿Y si sí? isn’t over. It’s becoming a rallying cry for Mexico’s most dire causes

And if yes? became a national motto for hopeful Mexican soccer fans during El Tri's World Cup run. Now, the voices raising awareness of Mexico's adversities are using the slogan to bring optimism to their fights. The post ¿Y si sí? isn’t over. It’s becoming a rallying cry for Mexico’s most dire causes appeared first on Mexico News Daily

OneFootball

· Jul 4, 2026

Erik Lira's stats that put him ahead of Pedri and Declan Rice

The Mexican national team is enjoying a great moment at the World Cup, with a historic record of eight goals scored and none conceded in four matches And although it is a collective achievement, the...

BBC News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Bad Bunny: Latin star lights up London with history-making stadium show

Pride and a party as the Puerto Rican becomes the first Latin artist to headline a UK stadium.

CNN

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· Jul 1, 2026

Mexico fans celebrate after World Cup win over Ecuador

In Mexico City, fans held huge celebrations after Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 and advanced to the Round of 16 in the World Cup.

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Related coverage for "'¿Y si sí?' A new rally cry is inspiring Mexico during its World Cup run — and beyond": DNyuz — Mexico fans are dreaming big: ‘¿Y si sí?’ explained. NPR News — Y si sí: the phrase uniting Mexico during the World Cup. Mexico News Daily — ¿Y si sí? isn’t over. It’s becoming a rallying cry for Mexico’s most dire causes. OneFootball — Erik Lira's stats that put him ahead of Pedri and Declan Rice. BBC News — Bad Bunny: Latin star lights up London with history-making stadium show. CNN — Mexico fans celebrate after World Cup win over Ecuador