In a scene that caught the attention of football fans around the world, the famous character "Labobo" made an unexpected appearance at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup.
Two characters from "La Popo" appeared in football uniforms during the opening ceremony held in the Mexican capital, Mexico City, amid widespread interaction from fans and followers across social media platforms.
This appearance comes as part of an official partnership between FIFA and Popmart, the brand owner, and marks the first time FIFA has collaborated with a character from the world of games and collectible figures within official World Cup products.
Labobo is one of the most popular collectible toy characters in recent years, having built a large global fan base, benefiting from her strong presence on social media platforms.
This incident adds a new chapter to the controversy that has accompanied the current edition of the World Cup since before its start, amid criticisms regarding the organizational and logistical aspects of the tournament hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
