Four decades after its first experience as a World Cup host, Monterrey once again hosts the most important national team tournament. This Sunday, the Monterrey capital hosts the match between Sweden and Tunisia, corresponding to matchday 4 of the 2026 World Cup.
World Cup atmosphere in the streets
From early on, the football atmosphere was felt in key parts of the city. The Macroplaza and the Old Town received dozens of foreign visitors who took advantage of the morning to tour the most emblematic sites.
The Swedish followers were the most numerous and visible. Wearing their traditional yellow t-shirts, they walked through the center, visited restaurants and shopped in the artisan corridor. The Tunisian fans, although in smaller numbers, also contributed color and took photographs in the tourist area.
One of the most striking moments occurred in the Old Town, where Swedish and Tunisian fans improvised a pull-up competition. The activity attracted tourists and locals, who came to participate in the atmosphere prior to the meeting.
As the afternoon progresses, much of this activity will move to the Fan Fest at Parque Fundidora, where other games will be played. Later, thousands of fans will make their way to the stadium to watch the duel that closes the day.
Monterrey looks ready to receive visitors from all over the world. The city, which already hosted the World Cup in 1986, demonstrates its organizational capacity and its passion for football.
