The National Football League today announced that acclaimed Música Mexicana artist Majo Aguilar and Oakland-born Blaxicana singer-songwriter MXKA will perform the national anthems of Mexico and the United States prior to the [2026 NFL Mexico City Game](https://www.nfl.com/games/vikings-at-49ers-2026-reg-11?tab=overview) between the Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 7:20 p.m. CT (8:20 p.m. ET) at Estadio Banorte.
Majo Aguilar will perform the Mexican National Anthem and MXKA will perform the U.S. National Anthem.
One of the leading contemporary voices in Música Mexicana, Majo Aguilar blends mariachi with a modern artistic vision. A three-time Latin GRAMMY® nominee for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album and a two-time consecutive Premio Lo Nuestro winner for Mexican Music – Female Artist of the Year, she has become a leading figure in the genre's new generation. Her acclaimed Mariachi Mío project helped redefine mariachi through contemporary influences, while performances at Mexico City's Zócalo, Teatro Metropólitan and Canelo Álvarez's boxing match in Riyadh have further elevated her profile. With more than 533 million global streams, Aguilar continues to celebrate Mexican culture and bring the richness of música Mexicana to audiences worldwide.
“I feel very happy to be able to perform the Mexican National Anthem. Mexico is a beautiful country with a rich culture," said Majo Aguilar. "Thank you to the NFL for inviting me to be part of such a special moment and allowing me to represent my country. It fills me with pride to be Mexican.”
MXKA (“MOH-kah”) is an Oakland-born Blaxicana singer-songwriter whose music blends the storytelling and instrumentation of Música Mexicana with the melodic intimacy of contemporary R&B, a sound she calls R&B Tumbados. Born to a mother from Mexico City and a father from Louisiana, she creates bilingual music that reflects her Black, Mexican and American identities. Her breakout single “La Vuelta” marked a major step in her growing career, with her work also earning recognition from Spotify, Billboard, KQED and Remezcla. She has also performed the national anthem as part of Telemundo’s official FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage and continues to expand the boundaries of contemporary Latin music through her unique cross-cultural perspective.
“Getting to sing the U.S. National Anthem in Mexico City, with the 49ers on the field, is a moment that connects so many parts of my story,” said MXKA. “I was born in Oakland, my mom is from CDMX, and as a Blaxicana artist, I’m proud to carry both my Black and Mexican roots onto a stage this big. I’m deeply grateful to the NFL for trusting me with this moment, and I can’t wait to share it with fans from Mexico, the Bay and everywhere in between.”