What Is the Most Popular Sport in Mexico?
Last Updated Mar 24, 2020 7:10:46 PM ET
The most popular sport in the country of Mexico is football, which is known as soccer in the United States. This sport has a following of more fans than any other sport in Mexico.
There are four divisions in the Mexican football league. As of 2015, 18 teams are active in the league.
In Mexico, boxing is also a celebrated sport with a relatively large fan base. Many world championship boxers are from the country of Mexico.
Wrestling and bullfighting are popular as well. Wrestling is known as Lucha Libre and is well-known for its dramatic costumes and colorful wrestlers.
The people of Mexico also enjoy some American sports, including basketball, golf and baseball.
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