MEXICO CITY -- Like so many others at the Estadio Azteca, I cried when the Mexican national anthem began to play. I happily teared up because of the privilege to witness history in the beautiful game, ...

The U.S. Embassy in Mexico released a warning for American tourists traveling to the country as part of the World Cup. The World Cup is being held in the U.S., Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July ...

President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico plans to intentionally skip the entire tournament, breaking a decades-long tradition of sports diplomacy. By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega Reporting from Mexico City ...

Steps have been taken to ease traffic in Mexico City ahead of the World Cup opener.. Photo by Yuri Cortez/AFP via Getty Images Schools in Mexico City have had classes suspended while government ...

Plus: a national first for Madrid and have Everton supplied the most former managers to World Cup 2026? Mail us with your all of your questions and answers “The opening match of the year’s World Cup ...

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored for Mexico against South Africa, who had Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane sent off; the hosts had César Montes dismissed A solid start for the co-hosts, which ...

Mexico and Canada have faced significant recent tension in their relations with the United States. But in their historic World Cup bid, the three countries promoted teamwork. Mexico City’s iconic ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. In 1986, when Mexico became the first country to ever host the FIFA World Cup a second time, actor and director ...

At long last, the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway. All eyes will be on Thursday's opening slate as tournament co-host Mexico faces a lot of pressure after an unsuccessful 2022 campaign in Qatar that ...

Football’s biggest tournament returns as the FIFA World Cup 2026 unfolds across three countries. The United States, Mexico and Canada will host matches from June 11 to July 19, with an expanded pool ...

Iran’s World Cup squad has landed in Tijuana, Mexico ahead of the World Cup – amid a diplomatic row with cohosts United States, which is at war with Tehran and has refused visas for several members of ...

Mexico cocaine seizures may reflect World Cup demand, experts say Two major Mexican seizures of cocaine this month, including a ‌rare bust in a state neighboring Mexico City, suggest the cartels are ...