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Grassroots Street Soccer Movement Revives Play Ahead of 2026 World Cup

3/19/2026

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Reta Mexa is a grassroots street-soccer movement in Mexico City inviting locals and tourists.
It was founded by four Mexicans, including Roy Jiménez and Jesús González, to revive street soccer once hindered by safety concerns and indoor gaming.
Matches are played in the streets with makeshift goals and attract spectators, including British tourists who participated.
The initiative aligns with Mexico's hosting of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Story summary

Reta Mexa is a grassroots street-soccer movement in Mexico City inviting locals and tourists.
It was founded by four Mexicans, including Roy Jiménez and Jesús González, to revive street soccer once hindered by safety concerns and indoor gaming.
Matches are played in the streets with makeshift goals and attract spectators, including British tourists who participated.
The initiative aligns with Mexico's hosting of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.