'Viva Mexico!': Spokanites celebrate as Mexico wins opening World Cup game against South Africa

By: Monica Carrillo-Casas

Outlets: The Spokesman-Review

Published: June 11, 2026

Words: 444

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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A dance party broke out at Hat Trick Brewery after Mexico opened the World Cup with a 2-0 victory against South Africa.

“Mexico! Mexico! Mexico!” they cheered.

Soccer fans across Spokane jumped up and down, screamed and danced after Mexico’s win against South Africa Thursday afternoon. Nonprofit organizations held watch parties for celebrations, including Latinos en Spokane at Hat Trick Brewery, where $1 dollar from every pint sold was donated to the nonprofit.

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