A gesture of tricolor pride
Lupita Nyong’o was born in Mexico and, although she consolidated her career in Hollywood, she has never hidden her affection for the country where she was born. During the final of the 2026 World Cup, the actress made it clear: she arrived at the stadium wearing the Mexican national team shirt, even though the team had been eliminated in the round of 16.
The Black Panther performer attended the decisive match between Spain and Argentina accompanied by speaker Simon Sinek, with whom she maintains a close friendship. In images shared on social networks, they are seen entering the New York New Jersey Stadium with bracelets that had the word “FINAL” printed on them. Nyong’o was also caught eating an apple before entering.
It was not the only show of support. Days before, when Mexico faced England, the actress published a video with Tom Holland, her partner in the film The Odyssey. In the clip, both waved the shirts of their respective teams: the Mexican and the English, as a symbol of encouragement.
Nyong’o, of Kenyan parents and a naturalized American, has forged a career in cinema, but her link with Mexico is undeniable. His presence in the final with the tricolor shirt, even after the team’s elimination, reaffirms that roots.
The actress shared part of her experience inside and outside the stadium, showing that pride in her origins does not depend on the results on the field.
