Sofía Vergara Reveals the One Thing That Absolutely Ruins the World Cup for Her
Sofía Vergara is getting ready for a major World Cup season and is planning to turn the global football event into a family-centered tradition once again, according to an exclusive interview with The Sporting News.
The actress says the tournament has always been closely tied to her personal life, especially her memories of growing up in Colombia. She explained that in earlier years, the World Cup was a time when families would naturally come together to watch matches, eat, and spend time with each other.
Vergara said: “I used to live in Colombia, and I have been in the United States for a long time.” She added that things have changed since moving away, and now the World Cup has become the main moment when her family reconnects around football.
She described how the event now works as a kind of reunion point. Some years she travels to see her relatives, and other times they travel to her. The main goal, she said, is simply being together while watching the matches.
Vergara explained: “But now that I’m away, the World Cup is when it happens now because, you know, the important thing is that we get together, or I go to Miami or they come here.”
This year, the World Cup has an even bigger meaning for her because she is involved in health awareness work through the “Detect the SOS” campaign. Because of this partnership, she plans to attend games in person while still trying to maintain family traditions.
She said the situation is exciting but also complicated, since many relatives want tickets. Vergara explained that she cannot bring everyone, but she is trying to make sure family time remains part of the experience.
She said: “Now that I’m involved with the mission. I’m going to be there at the World Cup, and they’re asking me for tickets. I can’t bring my whole family, but when we’re together, it’s great. It’s all about eating and drinking and enjoying.”
Beyond football, Vergara is using the World Cup platform to raise awareness about health issues, especially within Latin communities. Through the Detect the SOS campaign, she is encouraging people to pay attention to conditions like high blood pressure, kidney disease, and diabetes.
She explained that the campaign is personal to her because of her mother’s health struggles. Vergara said her mother has dealt with high blood pressure, and she has taken on a more active role in helping her manage it.
She said her mother sometimes forgets medication or avoids doctor visits, which has made her step in as a health advocate within the family. This personal experience motivated her to support the campaign and speak more openly about prevention and early testing.
The campaign promotes awareness of early screening tests, including simple urine tests used to detect kidney problems before they become serious. Vergara emphasized that many people in Latin communities face similar health risks, making awareness especially important.
As the World Cup approaches, Vergara says she sees it as more than just a sporting event. For her, it is a time when culture, family, and public awareness come together.
She believes the tournament creates a rare opportunity where millions of people are watching at the same time, making it a powerful moment to share messages about health while also celebrating football traditions that have always been part of her life.
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