Mexico's soccer team prepares for World Cup under nickname 'El Tri

Mexico's national soccer team, competing in the expanded FIFA World Cup 2026, is recognized by the nickname 'El Tri,' derived from the colors of the national flag. The team has not advanced past the round of 16 in four decades, facing seven consecutive first-round knockout stage losses. The nickname became popular after the team incorporated red into its kit during the 1986 World Cup. Although the team embraces the identity, it no longer has official rights to the nickname due to a legal ruling in favor of Alex Lora from the band 'El Tri.'

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