“The Cerro Antonio Park in Coyoacán, Mexico City, smelled of damp soil and morning cigarettes on June 11, the day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener: Mexico against South Africa. But like any other day, it was also Mexico’s searching mothers against the state.”
Millie Deere, Writer
Protesters packed southern Mexico City on the first day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drowning out the celebrations with a reminder that behind the spectacle, tens of thousands of…
After 40 years, Mexicans finally have another chance to attend World Cup matches in their own country. But ticket prices have soared so much that they’re relying heavily on credit…
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Julián Quiñones is making a name for himself as one of the Mexican national team’s up and coming stars.
