During the first matches of the global tournament, the Director of the OMPP has been seen in various communities, showing that the true football festival is lived in the neighborhoods and alongside the people.
Cuautitlán Izcalli, State of Mexico, June 15, 2026. — The World Cup fever is at its peak. Throughout this first week of competition, the shouts of “goal” and excitement have flooded the streets, and the Director of the World Organization for Peace (OMPP), Samuel Delgado Cedillo, has decided to live this experience away from the spotlight and close to the community.
More than just an inaugural appearance, Delgado Cedillo has been a constant presence during these first matches of the tournament. He has been spotted in various neighborhoods of Cuautitlán Izcalli, sharing the screen, the cheers, and the family atmosphere with local residents.
Community Unity in Every Match
For the Director of the OMPP, football is the perfect excuse to listen to people and strengthen ties. During his neighborhood tours throughout this opening week, he has interacted firsthand with families, youth, and workers from Izcalli who gather in public squares, local businesses, and streets to support their favorite teams.
This dynamic of visiting different areas to watch the matches has allowed for an open and genuine dialogue with citizens, reinforcing the idea that peace and the social fabric are built daily.
“The inauguration was just the beginning, but the heart of the World Cup beats strongest here, in our neighborhoods. Watching the matches with the people of Cuautitlán Izcalli throughout this week reaffirms to me that, regardless of which team we support, healthy coexistence and shared joy are our greatest victory,” Delgado Cedillo pointed out during a halftime break.
Sport as an Engine for Social Peace
The OMPP maintains that sport is a fundamental pillar for peacebuilding and community development. By keeping a constant, grassroots presence in neighborhoods during international sporting events, the organization underscores its commitment to promoting values such as respect, inclusion, and civic fraternity.
As the first week of the World Cup progresses, so does the firm purpose of showing that the best team is the one that supports each other in every community.
Communications Office World Organization for Peace (OMPP)