The band bid farewell to Estadio Ciudad de México as a World Cup venue on the night Mexico's national team was eliminated.
Mexican singer Fher Olvera of Maná attends the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Mexico and England at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City, on July 5, 2026.
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Maná brought the most iconic song by ranchera legend José Alfredo Jiménez to the halftime show during Mexico’s match against England on Sunday (July 5) at Estadio Ciudad de México. Performing a rock version of “El Rey,” the legendary Mexican band energized the crowd during the thrilling match, which England won 3-2 to eliminate Mexico from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The brief performance was introduced by Mexican actor Jaime Camil and boxing champion Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez before more than 80,000 fans — the vast majority supporting Mexico — who cheered on El Tri until the final whistle as the team faced England for the first time in four decades.
