Becky G Embraces World Cup Spirit as a Proud Mexican-American

With the World Cup in full swing, Becky G is one of many music stars caught up in the global soccer spirit. The Mexican-American artist has been an avid supporter of both the Mexican and U.S.A. national teams during the monthlong tournament hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

“I’m a proud Chicana. I’m Mexican-American,” she shared in a recent interview. “Born and raised in Los Angeles, it’s been quite the festivities. Throughout all of the city, seeing so many communities come together to experience this World Cup. And to know that we are from one of the hosting countries, and then actually got to be the opener in Mexico—I don’t think I’ll ever experience anything as magical.”

The “MAMIII” singer has been a visible presence in the stands, attending the kickoff match between Mexico and South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca on June 11, followed by the U.S. versus Paraguay match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 12.

Reflecting on her dual identity, she noted, “It’s the pride that we take to be from where we’re from, and as a 200 percenter, I have two flags to represent, and I feel so honored and grateful for that.” She also spoke about the emotional weight of the tournament, particularly when watching her collaborator Tyla perform the national anthem in Mexico. “It was so beautiful to get to see a peer of mine, with whom I collaborated, take on such a huge honor for her country, and to get to do that made me a bit emotional.”

When asked about her choice for the ultimate World Cup hype song, the singer leaned into a classic American anthem. “My heart immediately goes to ‘This Land Is Your Land’,” she said of the Woody Guthrie classic. “This really is a space that is meant for, inspired by, and made by so many people and countries that come to the United States. People are coming to this place for that warm welcome of what it is to be in this land of opportunity.”