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

- Published: 2026-07-04T09:24:53Z
- Updated: 2026-07-05T16:58:15Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/04/world/americas/mexicos-secret-12th-man-in-the-world-cup-baby-jesus.html
- Tags: The New York Times · World
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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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