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Meet Caramelo, the Mexico superfan attending his 11th World Cup
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tales Azzoni, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway He has been attending the tournament for many years, with this being his 11th World Cup.
A well-known Mexico superfan has been making waves at the World Cup. Caramelo, which translates to candy in English, is his nickname. He has been attending the tournament for many years, with this being his 11th World Cup.
Caramelo, whose real name is Héctor Chávez, is recognizable due to his big black sombrero. After a recent Mexico win, fans gathered outside the stadium to take photos with him. He has become a familiar figure in Mexico, gaining a level of recognition similar to that of the national team members.
For more information about Caramelo and his World Cup experiences, readers can visit the KPRC 2 / Click2Houston website. Further details are available from this source.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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