Mexico Fans Shelter Under Bridges As World Cup Victory Celebrations Defy Thunderstorms

Video filmed by X user Asif Burhan shows Mexican soccer fans gathering in huge numbers beneath overpasses along Calzada de Tlalpan, celebrating their team’s victory while taking shelter from thunderstorms moving through the capital.

The footage captures a dense crowd packed under a concrete overpass, with supporters waving large green, white, and red Mexican flags above their heads. Fans dressed in green jerseys raised their arms and smartphones, while others jumped in celebration or lifted companions onto their shoulders. One supporter stood elevated above the crowd, energetically waving a flag as chants and cheers rang out beneath the structure.

Wet pavement and overcast skies are visible throughout the scene, with the overpass providing cover from passing thunderstorms. A gas station with prominent signage, along with buildings and trees lining the avenue, can be seen in the background.

The celebrations came immediately after Mexico’s 2-0 victory over South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 11 at Estadio Azteca. Julián Quiñones scored the tournament’s first goal in the ninth minute with a nutmeg and finish, while Raúl Jiménez added a header in the 67th minute. The physical contest also featured three red cards.

Following the final whistle, thousands of El Tri supporters spilled into the streets of the capital. Many gathered beneath bridges and overpasses along Calzada de Tlalpan, continuing the celebrations as heavy thunderstorms moved through the area.

The victory gave co-host Mexico a strong start in Group A and ended a long drought of opening-match victories at the FIFA World Cup.

The jubilant scenes reflected national pride in hosting the expanded tournament and celebrating the team’s dominant performance on home soil in front of a passionate Estadio Azteca crowd. Fans continued chanting, singing, and waving flags late into the evening, turning sections of the major thoroughfare into impromptu victory parties despite the weather.