Y Si Sí: the Phrase Uniting Mexico During the World Cup

Y si sí: the phrase uniting Mexico during the World Cup

Mexico's World Cup run has inspired a phrase heard across the country: "Y si sí." Or in English: "What if we can?" Anamaria Sayre reports from Mexico City.

‘¿Y si sí?’ A new rally cry is inspiring Mexico during its World Cup run — and beyond

A viral phrase that translates to "What if we do?" in English is being used by Mexican soccer fans and players dreaming about seemingly impossible wins.

En El Barrio: ¿Y si sí?

Source: ROBYN BECK / Getty ¿Y si sí? The Significance of Mexico’s New Rally Cry “¿Y si sí?” has become more than a phrase for Team Mexico — it has turned into a symbol of belief, hope, and possibility. In the middle of a major international tournament, the expression has united fans and players around one simple idea: maybe the dream is bigger than the doubt. The phrase has spread quickly across social media and matchday conversation because it …