WORLD CUP
Sunday’s Mexico-England showdown was the most-watched soccer match of the century...
With so much at stake, so much pre-game hype, and so much enthusiasm across all segments of the Mexican population, a record television audience was almost inevitable.
Opinion: A World Cup loss can’t sap the country’s incurable optimism
Mexico's knockout loss to England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup was a setback to the celebratory atmosphere on display in the country, but does nothing to shake Mexico's incurable optimism, writes Maria Meléndez.
Opinion: Why even in losing, Mexican soccer fans continue celebrating
El Tri rallied the nation and provided hope for fans, but ultimately fell short in historic fashion.
Sheinbaum celebrates Mexico’s ‘best performance in any World Cup’ and the joy it brought:...
On Monday, President Sheinbaum congratulated El Tri, saying that the team "gave us a lot of joy," and announced that her government would soon present a report on the 2024 capture of Sinaloa Cartel leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
It really is different here. A World Cup dispatch from MND’s summer intern
Last week, Mexico News Daily's summer journalism intern, Jared Tucker, traveled from San Miguel de Allende to Mexico City for the first time to witness a history-making match that changed his image of Mexico forever.
A history of Mexico vs. England matchups as the two teams prepare to meet...
With Mexico and England set to meet tomorrow in the World Cup round of 16, writer Bob Pateman takes a look back at the soccer history between the two teams.
World Cup fever boosts Mexico-England ticket prices to as much as US $130,000
Ticket prices on resale sites (the only option left) have risen by 33% in just three days, to the point that even Mexico's richest man (Carlos Slim) says they're "excessive."
Mexico-England match back on for 6 p.m. Sunday after FIFA reverses course
A high likelihood of thunderstorms on Sunday was cited as the reason for the change, according to inside sources. FIFA has yet to confirm the schedule change, which has angered both the English and Mexican sides.
Fan reaction after Mexico’s first goal Tuesday triggered earthquake monitors
Vibrations from the synchronized movements of tens of thousands of exuberant fans were enough to cause a tiny "artificial quake." It was not the first time that has happened.
Sheinbaum defends Mexico’s safety record after UK issues World Cup travel warning
After the U.K. issued a travel alert ahead of Sunday's Mexico vs. England match, President Sheinbaum once again found herself in the position of having to defend Mexico's preparedness in the face of criticism from abroad.
Mexico in Numbers: Tracking Mexico City’s surging World Cup fan crowds
From South Africa to Ecuador, each El Tri win has packed Mexico City’s streets with ever‑larger crowds. This week's data deep dive shows how World Cup fan festivals have swelled match after match.
1 million celebrants crowd downtown Mexico City after a historic World Cup win
The off-the-scale enthusiasm of the joyous masses reflected the beauty of national unity, but the event was not without its tragic side as four died from overcrowding.
Wearing pride: Mexico’s counterfeit jersey economy, explained
Mexico may have the World Cup's best-selling team jersey, but the majority of those pridefully being worn are knockoffs, and this has consequences, as writer María Meléndez explains.
Sheinbaum celebrates Mexico’s history-making match: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
The president also expressed the government's solidarity with the families of three people who died of suffocation in apparent crowd crushes near the Angel of Independence during post-match celebrations.
El Tri wins its first knockout game in 40 years, fueling Mexico with unlimited optimism
With Tuesday night’s shutout, El Tri is one of just two teams yet to give up a goal over four World Cup matches: vs. South Africa, South Korea, the Czech Republic and Ecuador.
MND Local: Guadalajara wraps up World Cup hosting duties, but continues exciting art exhibition
Guadalajara residents have had plenty to celebrate recently, from World Cup games and a Plácido Domingo concert to an art exhibition showcasing masterpieces from Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and others.
