Soccer fever and music unite in eight concerts before the World Cup in Mexico
Soccer fever will take over Mexico's music stages days before the opening of the World Cup in the Mexican capital, as on June 2, 'Gol de Oro' will be celebrated, an event where eight concerts will simulate a soccer championship with genres ranging from rock to cumbia.
TL;DR
- ‘Gol de Oro’ is an event combining eight concerts with a soccer championship theme, taking place in Mexico City from June 2-9.
- The event aims to replicate the excitement and experience of a soccer match through music, featuring genres from rock to cumbia.
- Artists are selected based on countries qualified for the 2026 World Cup, including talent from Spain, Argentina, Colombia, Germany, Uruguay, Panama, the United States, and Mexico.
- The concerts will be held at the Pabellón Oeste of the Palacio de los Deportes, transformed into a soccer field.
- Each band will perform a 45-minute set, followed by a 15-minute 'golden goal' segment.
- The event will also serve as a platform to advocate against violence.
- There is a noted underrepresentation of female artists on the lineup, a point highlighted by performer Ximena Sariñana.
- The concerts are promoted by Ocesa and precede the World Cup inauguration in Mexico City by two days.