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Y si sí: the phrase uniting Mexico during the World Cup

NPR | By Sarah Robbins,
Anamaria Artemisa Sayre, Henry Larson
Published July 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM CDT

Mexico's World Cup run has inspired a phrase heard across the country: "Y si sí." Or in English: "What if we can?" Anamaria Sayre reports from Mexico City.

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Sarah Robbins
Anamaria Artemisa Sayre
Anamaria Artemisa Sayre is co-host of Alt.Latino, NPR's pioneering radio show and podcast celebrating Latin music and culture since 2010.
Henry Larson
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