A journalist, known as "Profe" Ibáñez, who works for TUDN, has sent a message to the Mexican national team. He is currently being held in Sudáfrica. The message is related to an upcoming match, with Ibáñez asking the team to win for him.

This request is tied to his own experience of being detained in the country. Further details about the situation and the message can be found in La Opinión. The message from Ibáñez is specifically about the team's performance in the inaugural match of the Mundial 2026.