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·28 June 2026

😱 The viral clip of the day: he did the Mexican wave, phone on the pitch

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The World Cup lends itself to plenty of viral moments, but none quite like the one seen during South Africa vs. Canada.

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As has become customary, the wave was making its way around the stadium, and that’s when the cameras caught the worst possible moment. A Canadian fan, as she got up from her seat to keep the ritual going, dropped her phone, and it ended up on the pitch.

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Article image:😱 The viral clip of the day: he did the Mexican wave, phone on the pitch
Article image:😱 The viral clip of the day: he did the Mexican wave, phone on the pitch
Article image:😱 The viral clip of the day: he did the Mexican wave, phone on the pitch

It has not yet been confirmed whether it was returned to her, although that usually happens. In the meantime, at least her team gave her a win to celebrate and a place in the round of 16.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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