AI video shows Mexico reaching World Cup quarterfinals on a trajinera

A video generated with artificial intelligence imagining how various national teams travel to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has gone viral, with Mexico appearing on a colorful trajinera from Xochimilco. The clip, shared on X by content creator Tarsicio Sañudo, has amassed over one million views and more than eight thousand reactions Source: infobae. The animation features Norway on a Viking ship, Brazil on a tropical boat, and England on a sailboat, before Mexico's trajinera overtakes them with the caption "¿Y si sí?" Source: heraldomx.

• The video concept: The four teams are depicted sailing toward Miami, the quarterfinal venue, and later Atlanta for the semifinals. Each boat reflects cultural stereotypes: Norway's Viking longboat, Brazil's festive ship, England's pirate-like vessel, and Mexico's iconic Xochimilco trajinera decorated with flowers and tricolor elements Source: infobae.
• Viral reaction: The video sparked a wave of memes and comments, with users expressing hope that Mexico's unexpected performance could continue. Sañudo wrote, "El equipo en el que nadie confiaba y que viene con todo es México. ¿Y si sí? ¡Vamos, México!" Source: heraldomx.
• Context: The video comes ahead of Mexico's Round of 16 match against England, and reflects the creative ways fans support the team Source: infobae.

The phrase "¿Y si sí?" (meaning "what if?") has become a symbol of optimism for Mexican fans, who see the team's progress despite low expectations Source: heraldomx.