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Mexico makes a statement with 2-0 win over South Africa
The pressure on the host team to win the World Cup opener on its home turf after a 40-year wait was intense, and El Tri came through in impressive style with a convincing 2-0 victory.
From the Zócalo to Coyoacán, CDMX’s 18 Fan Fests roar as...
Capitalinos — including President Claudia Sheinbaum and Mayor Clara Brugada — crowded into the 18 free Fan Fest sites across the city to watch Javier Aguirre’s team kick off the tournament on Thursday.
Guadalajara fans pack Plaza Liberación for World Cup opening day
They weren't inside the stadium, but tens of thousands of fans at Guadalajara's Plaza Liberación lived every moment of Mexico's opening World Cup win.
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Security forces shut down major roads near the World Cup stadium as protesters seek...
City and federal security forces had been preparing all week for an influx of cars and people around Estadio Azteca, but protesters seeking to cause disruption complicated their task.
World Cup live: ‘El Tri’ defeats South Africa in first match of the 2026...
MND Chief Writer Peter Davies reports live from Mexico City Stadium on the opening ceremony and kick-off match.
Mexico in Numbers: Mexican beer from coronitas to caguamones
Mexico News Daily explores the numbers behind the nation's favorite drink — just in time for the World Cup.
Trump says he’s ‘not looking to renew’ the USMCA, but the talks continue
The U.S. president walked back his initial rejection to something slightly more ambiguous, but still stressed his disdain for the accord, repeating "we don't need anything Mexico has."
Gov. García, already in ‘party mode,’ offers free beer at Monterrey’s World Cup Fan Fest
While other major cities across the nation are banning alcohol at their World Cup Fan Fests, alcoholic drinks will be sold at the Monterrey event, and, according to the governor, beer will be free.
Mexico City’s box seat owners kept their seats at the World Cup — but they’ll pay dearly to eat in them
If they want to eat and drink, box owners will be forced to purchase "hospitality packages" directly from FIFA, which reportedly cost US $75,000 for 12 people for all five World Cup matches at Mexico City Stadium.
Activists climb a Mexico City monument to proclaim that human rights are ‘also in play’
The choice of the phrase "in play" (en juego) in reference to human rights was seemingly meant to call attention to how little notice they are getting compared to the World Cup games.
At least 7 protest marches plan to descend on Mexico City Stadium during World Cup opener
Protesters — who include searching mothers, teachers, retirees, healthcare workers, farmers, anti-gentrification activists and transportation workers — are expected to arrive at the stadium just as the Mexico vs. South Africa match is starting.