Monterrey, Mexico. — The BBVA Stadium rolled out the red carpet for the FIFA Legends Match 2026, bringing together some of the greatest names in world football ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. In a night fueled by nostalgia and pure talent, the “Gigante de Acero” once again proved why Monterrey stands as one of the tournament’s marquee host cities.
The headline was simple: rarely has so much football greatness shared the same pitch at once. Mexico’s side featured iconic figures who defined an era, including Luis Hernandez, Jared Borgetti, Oribe Peralta, Oswaldo Sanchez, Miguel Layun, Luis Roberto Alves “Zague”, and Francisco Palencia, among others.
Opposite them stood a true global dream team: Gianluigi Buffon, Andrea Pirlo, Alessandro Del Piero, Carles Puyol, Xavi Hernandez, Didier Drogba, Youri Djorkaeff, and the “Immortal” Jorge Campos, representing FIFA Legends as one of the event’s global stars.
The match delivered a full rollercoaster of emotions. The international side struck first with a touch of elegance, Mexico answered with grit and determination, and the game ended 3–3 in regulation time after an end-to-end showcase that kept fans on edge. The drama carried into penalties, where Mexico prevailed in a thrilling shootout that sent the stadium into a frenzy.
Beyond the result, the lasting image is one of football history united under one roof. And in that setting, Jorge Campos stood out not only for his presence on the pitch, but also for his active role in FIFA’s off-field activities, reaffirming his status as a global icon whose legacy transcends borders.
The FIFA Legends Match in Monterrey made one thing clear: Mexico isn’t just ready for 2026 — it lives and breathes the game at a level few nations can match. It was a night where time stood still and greatness took center stage once again.
