Key facts
- Mexico City hosted an event to attempt a world record for the largest Mexican wave.
- Thousands of people participated in the event on Paseo de la Reforma.
- The event commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Mexican wave's debut.
- The wave first appeared during the 1986 World Cup, which Mexico hosted.
Thousands of people congregated on Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma with the aim of setting a new world record for the largest Mexican wave performed outside of a stadium. This gathering served as a commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the wave's initial appearance. The wave first gained prominence during the 1986 FIFA World Cup, an event that Mexico is preparing to host for the third time.