Nuevo León Governor Samuel García has come under fire from opposition media outlets and Mexican fans, who accuse him of a lack of impartiality for choosing to deck out Monterrey in orange as part of the festivities surrounding the Morocco-Netherlands match in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.
The Morocco – Netherlands match at the 2026 World Cup does not directly involve Mexican fans. Even so, the fixture in Monterrey is highlighting an unprecedented wave of Mexican enthusiasm for the Atlas Lions. Supporters of El Tri appreciated Hakimi’s gesture during the press conference, while also remembering their bitter defeat to the Oranje at the World Cup on June 29, 2014.