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Mexico’s Secret 12th Man in the World Cup: Baby Jesus

Mexico’s Secret 12th Man in the World Cup: Baby Jesus

Quick Summary

The tradition of dressing up a baby Jesus statue began in a Mexico City church nearly 60 years ago. It moved to the cathedral for this World Cup and Mexico hasn’t lost yet.

Category
World
Published
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Publisher
NYT World

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