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Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly wears Mexico jersey at World Cup watch party in Tucson
Sen. Mark Kelly posted a photo on July 6, 2026, of himself and former Rep. Gabby Giffords in Mexican national team jerseys at a Tucson watch party for the England-Mexico match. England won the game 3-2.
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Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly posted a photo on X on July 6, 2026, showing himself and his wife, former Rep. Gabby Giffords, wearing Mexican national team jerseys at a World Cup watch party in Tucson. The caption read: "Lots of people out in Tucson to watch Mexico take on England.
England defeated Mexico 3-2 in the match. Mexico trailed by two goals before England center-back Jarell Quansah received a red card, after which Mexico briefly regained momentum before England held on to eliminate them. The post drew reactions on social media.
Clay Travis wrote: "What do we think about US politicians putting on jerseys from another country — in a tournament the US is playing in — and rooting for the foreign country in public? " Lt. Col. " Former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Rocker replied to the post with: "What a fcking clown.
Kelly has not issued a public statement addressing the reaction to his attire.
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