Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat from Arizona, was seen proudly supporting Team Mexico during the FIFA World Cup 2026. At a watch party in Tucson, Kelly wore a Team Mexico jersey and shared photos on Twitter, commenting, "Lots of people out in Tucson to watch Mexico take on England. Tucson and La Rosa sure know how to do the World Cup!" Kelly appeared smiling and enthusiastic in the photos.

The match, held at Mexico City Stadium on July 5, 2026, ended with England defeating Mexico 3-2, marking Mexico's first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca. Photos from Getty Images captured moments of celebration from England's Jude Bellingham and reactions from Mexico's players.

Despite his visible support for Mexico, Kelly has barely mentioned the U.S. men's team on his social media. He has also stated, "I watch the NFL, the NBA, a little bit of Major League Baseball, hockey and the UFC, but soccer has never really been my thing."

This display of support for a foreign team during a major international event has drawn attention, with some suggesting a potential conflict of interest given Kelly's patriotic enthusiasm for Team Mexico.

Meanwhile, former Speaker Kevin McCarthy commented on the broader World Cup fanbase, noting that foreign fans often display more patriotism than some Democrats, questioning why some Americans might "hate" or "root for us to lose," particularly in hypothetical U.S. matchups.

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