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Meet Caramelo, the Mexico superfan attending his 11th World Cup
By Tales Azzoni, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
Long after Mexico’s World Cup win against South Korea, fans young and old lined up outside the stadium to take photos with Héctor Chávez and his big black sombrero.Also known as Caramelo, candy in English, Chávez is arguably as well-known in Mexico as the members of the national team.He says the ...
Key takeaway Also known as Caramelo, candy in English, Chávez is arguably as well-known in Mexico as the members of the national team.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's large Mexican-American population likely has a keen interest in Caramelo's story, given the city's strong cultural ties to Mexico. As a community with a significant following of "El Tri," San Antonio residents may be inspired by Chávez's dedication to the national team, having attended 543 matches and now participating in his 11th World Cup. The fact that Chávez has become a familiar sight in stadiums worldwide, including those in Mexico, underscores the passion and pride that many San Antonio residents have for their heritage. Additionally, the challenges Chávez faced in attending the World Cup this time around, citing high costs, may resonate with local fans who have also struggled to support their team due to financial constraints. As the World Cup continues, San Antonio fans will likely be keeping a close eye on Caramelo and the Mexican national team, cheering them on from afar.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Long after Mexico’s World Cup win against South Korea, fans young and old lined up outside the stadium to take photos with Héctor Chávez and his big black sombrero.Also known as Caramelo, candy in English, Chávez is arguably as well-known in Mexico as the members of the national team.He says the ...
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