The Mexican national football team has returned a number of Rolex watches that had been presented as gifts by an online content creator, in order to avoid a potential breach of FIFA regulations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

According to GoogleNewsEN, the watches were offered to the Mexican football delegation by an online content creator. Upon review, it was determined that accepting gifts of this nature could constitute a violation of applicable FIFA rules, prompting the decision to return the items to the sender.

FIFA maintains strict regulations regarding the acceptance of gifts and benefits by participating nations and their representatives in connection with World Cup competitions. Under these rules, players, officials, and parties affiliated with the tournament are generally prohibited from accepting gifts of significant monetary value from external parties, including those operating in commercial or media-related capacities.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. As both a host nation and a participating team, Mexico occupies a distinctive position within the tournament framework, making adherence to FIFA protocols particularly pertinent for its delegation.

The party involved could not be reached for comment.