Mexico’s Secret 12th Man in the World Cup: Baby Jesus

The New York Times | July 4, 2026, 5:24 a.m. | Original
The tradition of dressing up a baby Jesus statue began in a Mexico City church nearly 60 years ago. It moved to the cathedral for this World Cup and Mexico hasn’t lost yet.
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