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“One heart”: Grupo Frontera’s anthem for the 2026 World Cup

The Monterrey group launched the official song with which it seeks to unite the Mexican fans during the World Cup, which is being held for the third time in the country.

“Everyone come to my house, because in less than an hour the National Team will play, let the cousins, the friends, come whoever wants. I’ve already lit the coal, I bring the three colors, Mexico wins today, gentlemen,” says the lyrics of “A single heart.”

The band’s enthusiasm reflects what is experienced in the streets: partying, humor and soccer passion. For Grupo Frontera, that connection is natural.

“We are demonstrating the importance that our country has for football. It is an opportunity to show the world our culture, our people and our passion,” they declared via email.

Members and national pride

The band, formed by Adelaido “Payo” Solís III, Juan Javier Cantú, Julián Peña Jr., Alberto “Beto” Acosta, Carlos Guerrero and Carlos Zamora, sees in celebrations such as those of the Angel of Independence a mirror of the performance of El Tri and the Mexican idiosyncrasy.

Images such as Merlin Duck with the tricolor shirt or the fascination of foreigners with the treatment received have gone around the world.

“It’s all about enjoying the World Cup experience. We want to see Mexico far away; it’s time to support and feel proud.”

Music and football: an unstoppable bond

Grupo Frontera was chosen by the Mexican Football Federation and Amazon Music to perform the official theme. So far, “Un solo corazón” has accumulated 1.4 million views on YouTube.

“Both generate emotions. A song can unite thousands of people like a match does. They are spaces to celebrate, dream and create eternal memories,” they detailed.

The band knows that being part of the soundtrack of a World Cup can make them references, like Ricky Martin with “La Copa de la Vida” or Shakira with “Waka Waka.”

“Music is part of those historical moments,” they reiterate.

The performers of “Sabor strawberry” hope that the National Team goes far and with their heads held high.

Four decades of changes have passed in the music industry. From that experience, Diego Herrera, a member of Caifanes, observes the use of artificial intelligence (AI) from a distance and points it out as a factor that damages music and creativity.

“That’s rubbish. It has harmed the music, but more so the copyright of a photographer, the art itself. Artificial intelligence is doing things based on what human beings have done,” says Herrera.

For the musician, the tool may have some use, but its current application has become a way of displacing trades. “I see it more as a useless displacement of announcers, photographers, painters, musicians, translators. I don’t agree with that vibe,” he points out.

Democratization and commercial pressure

Herrera recognizes that technology has also opened doors. Today a young person can record a song from home, upload it to platforms and find an audience without going through industrial filters. “It has also democratized music. You want to make a song tomorrow in your home studio, you make it and upload it, and you have access to millions of people, something that was impossible in our time,” he comments.

But rock faces another challenge: the pressure to turn each song into a commercial success, even if that means losing sight of the need to say something of its own. “Now the rock niche is punished, but there is a tendency in the world that the most important thing is to be famous, to have a lot of money, and that absolutely distorts what art is. This is an endurance race; your starting point has to be the desire to do things,” he reflects.

Next concert at the GNP Stadium

Caifanes is preparing for the concert on November 11 at the GNP Stadium, where they will perform songs that have sustained their bond with the public for almost 40 years. “We continue to have a good time, we continue to enjoy playing together. As long as that happens, we will be here. The moment you see that reaction and that love from the people, it is worth the fatigue, the flight and whatever you ask of me,” concludes Herrera.

The defender and captain of the Netherlands, Virgil van Dijk, recognized that the round of 16 match of the 2026 World Cup against Morocco represents one of the toughest tests for his team. The match will be played at the Monterrey stadium, where the heat will be an additional factor.

“It will be a difficult match against a team of hierarchy and quality,” declared Van Dijk. “They have one of the best full-backs in football, a fit striker, an experienced goalkeeper and a good coach, but we are well prepared.”

Preparation and atmosphere on the court

The Liverpool player assured that the coaching staff carried out an in-depth analysis and that the team took advantage of the training sessions. “We have analyzed it very well. We have had two good sessions, so we are ready. It will be a tough duel, just the type of game in which one wants to participate,” he stated.

Regarding the support of the fans, Van Dijk was optimistic: “We will see a lot of orange, they gave us a good welcome. I feel that there will be a lot of orange fans, that’s what I anticipate, maybe I’m wrong.”

Heat as a key factor

The Dutch captain admitted that he still does not know all the details of the building, but he did identify an element that could influence: “No, I have not seen details. It is always necessary to know it, but it is a very nice stadium. The heat will play, of course.”

Van Dijk also highlighted the importance of collective functioning. “We hope that tomorrow we can see that defensive strength. We don’t defend alone; we are a team. We have to be compact.” And regarding the decisive moments, he recalled a personal experience: “I missed a penalty after the World Cup and I didn’t feel good. I had an important one against Greece and I converted it.”

The Netherlands and Morocco face each other this Saturday in Monterrey, with the ticket to the quarterfinals at stake. The match promises intensity and emotions.