Editing Culture of Mexico (section)

==Sport==
{{Main|Sport in Mexico}}
[[File:Azteca 008.png|thumb|Matches between Club América and Cruz Azul at the [[Estadio Azteca]], known as the "[[Clásico Joven]]."]]

The traditional national sport of Mexico is [[Charreria]], which consists of a series of equestrian events.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/japon/images/pdf/PRENSA/charreriaeng.pdf|title="Mexican Charrería", a national sport|website=gob.mx}}</ref> The national horse of Mexico, used in [[Charreria]], is the [[Azteca (horse)|Azteca]]. [[Bullfighting]], a tradition brought from Spain, is also popular.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/place/Mexico/Sports-and-recreation Sports and recreation - Mexico - Encyclopedia Britannica]</ref> Mexico has the largest venue for bullfighting in the world - the [[Plaza México]] in Mexico City which seats 48,000 people. The country hosted the [[Summer Olympic Games]] in 1968 and the [[FIFA World Cup]] in [[1970 FIFA World Cup|1970]], [[1986 FIFA World Cup|1986]], and the upcoming [[2026 FIFA World Cup|2026]] and will be first country to host the FIFA World Cup three times.<ref>{{cite book|title=Journeys to the United Mexican States|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Z6F2EAAAQBAJ&dq=mexico+hosted+the+Summer+Olympic+Games+in+1968+and+the+FIFA+World+Cup+in+1970+and+1986,+and+was+the+first+country+to+host+the+FIFA+World+Cup+twice.&pg=PT188| last1=Dubov | first1=Kalman | date=22 June 2022 |publisher=	Kalman Dubov|page=188}}{{Self-published inline|date=September 2022}}</ref>

[[Association football|Football]], as the most popular team sport in Mexico, is deeply ingrained in the nation's culture and identity. Each Mexican state typically supports its own local teams, fostering regional rivalries and a passionate fan base. The country's top clubs—[[Chivas de Guadalajara]], [[Club América]], [[Cruz Azul]], and [[Pumas de la UNAM]]—are not only successful in domestic competitions but also have significant followings due to their storied histories and contributions to Mexican football. The sport has produced a number of internationally renowned players who have excelled both in domestic leagues and on the global stage. [[Hugo Sánchez]] is celebrated for his prolific scoring in [[La Liga]], while [[Guillermo Ochoa]] is known for his impressive performances in [[European leagues]] and World Cups. [[Rafael Márquez]], a versatile defender, has had a distinguished career in both European and Mexican football. In addition to club football, the Mexican national team, known as "[[El Tri]]", has a storied history in international competitions, including multiple appearances in the [[FIFA World Cup]] and successful campaigns in regional tournaments such as the [[CONCACAF Gold Cup]].

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Mexican colleges began integrating physical education into their curricula, initially focusing on individual sports such as [[track and field]]. Over time, especially from the mid-20th century onward, [[American football]] gained popularity among college students, reflecting the growing influence of American sports culture. Soccer remains the most popular college sport in Mexico, with competitive programs at universities such as the [[Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México]] (UNAM) and the [[Universidad de Guadalajara]] (UDG). Basketball also has a significant presence, with strong teams from institutions like the [[Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México]] (ITAM) and the [[Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León]] (UANL). Although American football is less prevalent, it is expanding, particularly within organizations like [[ONEFA]], involving universities like [[UNAM]]'s [[Pumas CU]] and the [[Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education]] (Monterrey ITESM) [[Borregos Salvajes Monterrey]]. Volleyball, track and field, swimming, and tennis are also prominent, with universities such as the [[Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez]] (UACJ) and the [[Universidad de Guadalajara]] (UDG) maintaining competitive programs.

Mexico has a long tradition in [[combat sports]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://revistafortuna.com.mx/2024/09/23/por-que-mexico-es-una-potencia-mundial-en-boxeo-y-una-creciente-fuerza-en-artes-marciales-mixtas/|title=¿Por qué México es una potencia mundial en boxeo y una creciente fuerza en Artes Marciales Mixtas?|date=2024-09-23|access-date=2025-05-05|website=Revista Fortuna|language=es}}</ref> [[Boxing]] is the most popular and successful, which has turned the country into a world power with more than 110 world champions in various weight categories. In [[taekwondo]], the second most practiced sport at the national level, it is one of the top exponents with 7 [[Olympic medals]] (two gold, two silver and three bronze). In [[mixed martial arts]] (MMA) there are also world champions of Mexican origin, being the only Hispanic American country to achieve this. Finally, sports such as [[judo]] and [[karate]] have also had talented representatives of Mexican origin, although to a lesser extent.