Sebastián Rulli and stars rally Mexico after World Cup loss
Sebastián Rulli was among the celebrities at Estadio Ciudad de México on July 5, 2026, cheering Mexico before the team fell 3-2 to England and exited the World Cup in the round of 16. Stars from the stadium and social media turned grief into pride, humor, and unity messages for the Selección.
Key Takeaways
- Mexico lost 3-2 to England on July 5 at Estadio Ciudad de México and was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16.
- Sebastián Rulli attended with his son and posted "¡Vamos México!" while Canelo Álvarez, Snow Tha Product, and Jaime Camil also watched from the stands.
- After the final whistle, figures including Majo Aguilar, Cynthia Klitbo, Andrea Legarreta, and Eugenio Derbez praised the team online.
- Belinda and Danna Paola backed Mexico from a music-video set, wearing national jerseys and trending summer hairstyles.
Why did celebrities rally around Mexico after the England loss?
Mexico's 3-2 defeat ended a tense round-of-16 clash that stayed competitive until the final whistle, according to Milenio. Rather than silence, the loss triggered a wave of celebrity posts mixing gratitude, comedy, and national pride.
Andrea Legarreta thanked the squad "for uniting an entire nation," while Eugenio Derbez and Alessandra Rosaldo urged fans to accept the result after an "unforgettable" tournament run. The tone matched what Milenio described as a Mexican habit of facing hard moments with humor and solidarity.
How did Sebastián Rulli and other stars show up at the stadium?
Grupo Animal reported that Rulli, the Argentine-born actor, brought his son to Estadio Ciudad de México. Video showed him energized in the crowd, shouting "¡Vamos México!"
Boxer Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez cheered from a private box, rapper Snow Tha Product shared upbeat stadium updates, and actors Alejandro Speitzer and Jaime Camil also attended. Speitzer posted a photo of flags across the pitch and echoed the viral phrase "¿Y si sí?" Cast members from La Oficina were spotted in the crowd as well.
That in-person presence framed the night as more than a scoreline. For many fans, seeing Sebastián Rulli and other familiar faces in the stands reinforced the idea that support continued win or lose.
Which social media reactions stood out after the final whistle?
Milenio collected several standout posts. Rocío Banquells dramatized her frustration with "¿Y ya? ¿Fue todo? Ush, fue todo." Influencer Herly RG parodied men who punch walls when their team loses, joking, "Ahora entiendo por qué los señores golpean la pared."
Cynthia Klitbo praised Julián Quiñones and the squad, then quipped she was "the twelfth player" on the bench. Majo Aguilar insisted Mexico "100 percent won" morally and mocked Liam Gallagher's pre-match 5-0 prediction. Emiliano Aguilar posted a blunt message of pride in the national team.
Legarreta's post called the players "warriors" and thanked them for leaving everything on the field. Derbez added that fans must stand with the team "in good times and bad." Together, the posts turned elimination into a public send-off rather than a blame game.
What did Belinda and Danna do before kickoff?
While filming their first joint music video, Belinda and Danna Paola wore Mexico jerseys and posted a playful clip referencing "¿a que sí?" Vogue México noted Belinda said, "¡Ganando como siempre! ¡Viva México!"
The same post doubled as a beauty moment. Belinda wore side-parted Old Hollywood waves; Danna showed long spiral curls Vogue linked to 1990s-inspired World Cup hair trends. Public support and pop culture overlapped in one viral frame.
Resilience under pressure is a theme researchers often study in longevity and biohacking circles. Here, celebrities modeled a similar reflex: acknowledge the loss, protect morale, and keep the community moving forward.