The Sweetest Story Behind the Boy Who Wore the Santa Sweater for World Cup

By ryan-seacrest Jun 18, 2026 | 11:19 AM

In one of the most heartwarming moments of the 2026 Fifa World Cup so far, the young boy who was pictured in a viral clip wearing a green Christmas sweater to resemble his nation’s jersey colors has been tracked down and gifted an official Mexico jersey:

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