Lupita Nyong'o unleashes World Cup fever on social media and shows her support for Mexico
In a video published on social networks, the actress appears shouting “Let's go, Mexico!”, making clear her support for the national team.
The Oscar-winning actress, Lupita Nyong'o, became one of the most talked about figures in the run-up to the round of 16 match of the 2026 World Cup between Mexico and England, which will be played this Sunday, July 5 at the Azteca Stadium.
In a video that quickly went viral on her social networks, the performer appears proudly wearing the Mexican national team shirt while shouting the already emblematic “Let's go Mexico!”, accompanied by her co-star, the British actor Tom Holland, who for his part was wearing the English shirt, making their rivalry clear.
The context of this interaction is no coincidence. Both actors are on a promotional tour for their new film, “The Odyssey”, the ambitious blockbuster directed by Christopher Nolan that is scheduled to premiere in theaters on July 17, 2026.
The promotion of the film coincided with the celebration of the World Cup in Mexico, which allowed the actors to interact with the sports symbols of both countries and generate a great stir among fans.
Lupita Nyong'o's gesture of support revived interest in her origin. The actress was born in Mexico City, although she has always mentioned that she considers herself a little more Kenyan than Mexican.
His birth in Mexico was a result of the political exile of his father, Peter Anyang Nyong'o, who moved with his family to escape persecution in Kenya. Despite having experienced episodes of discrimination during her adolescence in the country, the actress has maintained a strong bond with Mexico, especially through its gastronomy.
In fact, he has returned, on several occasions, to enjoy the country and rediscover the culture.
movie promotion
The video by Lupita Nyong'o and Tom Holland is part of the promotional strategy for “The Odyssey”, an adaptation of the Greek epic poem attributed to Homer.
The film has a top-notch international cast: Matt Damon plays Odysseus; Anne Hathaway, to Penelope; Zendaya plays Athena; and Robert Pattinson, to Antinous. Lupita Nyong'o takes on a double acting challenge playing Helen of Troy and her sister Clytemnestra, while Tom Holland plays Telemachus, son of Odysseus.
The film will be released on July 17 in the United States, while on July 16 it will premiere in some Latin American countries.