Mexico’s Secret 12th Man in the World Cup: Baby Jesus
The tradition of dressing up a baby Jesus statue began in a Mexico City church nearly 60 years ago. It moved to the cathedral for this World Cup and Mexico hasn’t lost yet. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: World Cup 2026 (Soccer)
Topics: Mexico, Jesus, World, hasn’t, cathedral, moved, years, nearly, church, began, statue, dressing, tradition, Secret, Mexico’s
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/04/world/americas/mexico-world-cup-baby-jesus.html