Bono, The Edge Attend Street Child World Cup With Claudia Sheinbaum

U2 continued making headlines during their stay in Mexico City this week after appearing alongside Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum at an event connected to the General Assembly of the Street Child World Cup on Thursday, May 14.

The gathering took place at the Hidalgo Theater of the Mexican Social Security Institute, where Sheinbaum welcomed young competitors taking part in the international tournament focused on children’s rights and social inclusion. Joining her at the event were Bono and The Edge, as seen in clips shared online by Mexico City tourism secretary Alejandra Frausto.

During the appearance, Sheinbaum and the two musicians greeted the audience together before taking their seats. Bono warmly addressed the president by saying “My president” before embracing her, which immediately sparked loud applause throughout the venue.

The Mexican president later uploaded footage from the meeting to her own social media pages, offering fans another look at the interaction. “Hello, nice to meet you,” Sheinbaum told the pair in English.

“Nice to meet you, such a fan of yours,” replied The Edge. Bono then joked, “My goodness, universal healthcare, you have raised the minimum wage, you come to the Street Child World Cup, you meet The Edge and myself. I don’t know how you have time.”

Mexico City hosted the 2026 Street Child World Cup throughout the week, with 30 teams from different countries competing between May 6 and May 14. In a statement posted on U2’s official website, drummer Larry Mullen Jr. described the organization as “a little NGO with a big kick for kids with all of the talent and none of the access,” adding that the band proudly supports the initiative.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted group, which also includes bassist Adam Clayton, recently returned to Mexico for the first time in nine years to film a music video for “Street of Dreams.” The song is expected to appear on the band’s upcoming studio album, currently scheduled for release toward the end of 2026. Their return has already led to an official invitation from Mexico City head of government Clara Brugada to perform at the famous Zócalo plaza.

Mexico has remained an important destination throughout U2’s career. The band has played several landmark shows in the country over the years, including the concert featured in Popmart: Live From Mexico City, filmed during their 1997 Popmart Tour. Their most recent performance in Mexico City took place in October 2017, shortly after the devastating earthquake that affected central Mexico, during celebrations connected to the 30th anniversary of their classic album The Joshua Tree.