The Mexican national football squad has returned a number of watches that were gifted to the players by American content creator known as Stevewilldoit, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

According to GoogleNewsEN, the watches were presented to members of the Mexican squad by the aforementioned content creator, after which the relevant football authorities determined that the gifts were to be returned. The precise value of the watches and the full circumstances surrounding their return have not been detailed in the available source material.

The matter has drawn attention in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup, which is set to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Mexican Football Federation has, based on available reporting, confirmed that the watches were handed back.

The specific rationale behind the decision to return the gifts has not been fully disclosed in the available coverage. It is possible that regulations governing the acceptance of gifts by national team players may have been a contributing factor in the determination.

The parties involved could not be reached for comment.