Mexican President Explains World Cup Absence

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum explained her absence from Mexico's opening World Cup match against South Africa, citing the high cost of stadium tickets. "Stadium tickets are very expensive," Sheinbaum stated during her daily morning news conference. As president, she decided to give her ticket to a young female soccer fan who couldn't have otherwise attended the match. amunra.qpon

"It's better that I give my place to someone who couldn't have gone, who loves football, especially a young woman," Sheinbaum explained. She noted that she could celebrate the team's performance with the people for free instead of attending the sold-out match at Azteca Stadium.