A moment of relaxation marked the broadcast of the opening ceremony of the World Cup on June 11, 2026, when reporter Tiago Medeiros, from Globo, drank a shot of tequila live in Mexico. The scene, captured during his participation in the program, generated great repercussion and amusing comments both in the studio and on social media.
The vibrant atmosphere of Mexico City
Directly from Plaza Loreto, in Mexico City, one of the host cities of the 2026 World Cup, Tiago Medeiros appeared dressed in a traditional Mexican hat. He also sported a mustache sticker given to him by a local fan, immersing himself in the hosts’ festive culture. The journalist interacted with the public, offering meats at a barbecue and celebrating the Mexican passion for football, which, according to him, is very similar to the Brazilian one. Mariachis completed the lively broadcast scenario.
The unexpected invitation to taste tequila
In the middle of the popular party, Tiago Medeiros was surprised by a woman who offered him a glass of tequila. With some hesitation and good humor, the reporter confessed to never having tried the country’s typical drink. The enthusiastic crowd encouraged the Brazilian with the famous chorus of “Arriba, abajo, al centro, adentro!”, instructing him on how to turn the shot in one go.
Fun repercussion in the studio and on the networks
After following tradition and drinking tequila, Medeiros reacted spontaneously, exclaiming: “Oh, Jesus! Blood of Christ! Mom, I’m fine, mom!” The scene was followed by Globo narrators and commentators in the studio, including Gustavo Villani and Roger Flores. They joked about their colleague’s boldness, warning him to moderate his pace, as the World Cup had many days to go and he was already showing that he was “losing his voice”.
The “Barbecue” painting and cultural immersion
The unusual episode was part of the “Barbecue” segment, a special segment led by Tiago Medeiros in Globo’s coverage of the 2026 World Cup. The objective of the project is to take the reporter to several host cities to explore the atmosphere and passion of local fans, offering a lighter and more interactive perspective of the event. This relaxed format seeks to bring the public closer to the culture of each host country, contrasting with traditional sports coverage and adding a touch of immersion and humor to the World Cup experience.