United States Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona has publicly expressed support for the Mexican national football team ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, while making little to no mention of the U.S. men’s national team, according to GoogleNewsEN.

According to GoogleNewsEN, the report was published by Fox News and drew attention to the apparent contrast between Kelly’s vocal endorsement of Team Mexico and his limited public commentary regarding the United States men’s national team in the context of the tournament.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, making the political dimensions of such endorsements a subject of public interest in the lead-up to the event.

According to GoogleNewsEN, Kelly’s statements were noted in the context of broader discussions surrounding American political figures and their public affiliations with national sports teams. The full scope and precise wording of the senator’s remarks were not comprehensively detailed in the available source material.

Senator Kelly could not be reached for comment.