Lupita Nyong'o and Tom Holland Show World Cup Support for Mexico and England

Lupita Nyong'o and Tom Holland have ignited a friendly rivalry ahead of the Mexico vs. England World Cup match by posting a video where they wear jerseys of their respective teams. The clip, shared by Nyong'o on social media, shows the Oscar-winning actress cheering for Mexico in a green jersey while Holland sports an England shirt, captioning it "Una pequeña competencia amistosa con Tom Holland. ¡VAMOS MÉXICO!" Source: Infobae. The video quickly went viral, sparking reactions from fans.

The Film Connection

The actors are currently promoting "La Odisea," Christopher Nolan's upcoming adaptation of Homer's epic, where Nyong'o plays Helen of Troy and Holland plays Telemachus Source: Excelsiormx. The film, which premieres July 17, was shot entirely with IMAX cameras and features a star-studded cast including Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, and Zendaya Source: Excelsiormx.

Nyong'o's Background

Despite being born in Mexico City, Nyong'o has stated she considers herself Kenyan. Her birth in Mexico was due to her father's political exile, and she has shared painful memories of discrimination during her time in the country Source: Infobae.