Jun 11 Mexico wins 2-0 over South Africa in opening match of 2026 World Cup By Carlos Rodriguez, Associated Press With a capacity crowd of 80,824 watching at the iconic Azteca Stadium, co-host Mexico started the largest World Cup tournament in history by getting goals in each half while three red cards were shown — two for South Africa and… Continue reading
Jun 11 World Cup celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico By Megan Janetsky, María Verza, Associated Press Mexico kicks off festivities Thursday with a star-studded event, even as some critics say the government has spent too much time and money catering to international visitors at residents' expense. Continue reading
Jun 11 Mexico City installed a chandelier in its metro for the World Cup. Cue the mocking memes By Megan Janetsky, Associated Press The cosmetic makeover that authorities have attempted to give the capital as visitors arrive from around the globe also has become a symbol of criticisms that the government is prioritizing its superficial appearance for World Cup fans over fixing critical… Continue reading
Jun 10 WATCH: Trump says he's 'not looking to renew' U.S. trade deal with Canada and Mexico By Associated Press Without a commitment by July 1, the trade deal would face annual reviews of its status and possibly expire in 2036. Continue reading
Jun 09 The 2026 World Cup has arrived. Here's what to know about the 16 stadiums hosting matches By Associated Press Many of the stadiums have been renamed by FIFA for the duration of the tournament because the companies that paid for the naming rights are not FIFA sponsors. Continue reading
Jun 08 Tropical Storm Boris forms off Mexico's southern Pacific coast, brings flooding threat By Associated Press On Monday, the storm was located southeast of Acapulco with winds of 40 miles per hour. It was moving northeast at 2 miles per hour. Continue reading
Jun 03 U.S. says it plans extra tariffs of 10% or more for most trading partners after forced labor probe By Paul Wiseman, Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press President Donald Trump is in a hurry to rebuild the tariff wall the Supreme Court tore down less than four months ago. Continue reading
Jun 02 Canada calls on U.S. and Mexico to renew free trade agreement for another 16 years By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Trump posted "51st State!" on social media late Monday. Continue reading
May 25 Mexico's president sees 'no issue' with her country hosting Iran's World Cup team during tournament By Associated Press Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that she has “no issue” with her country hosting Iran's World Cup team after its training base was moved from the United States to Mexico for the summer soccer competition. Continue reading
May 23 Iran's soccer federation says its World Cup base camp has been moved to Mexico from the United States By David Brandt, Associated Press The president of the governing body of Iranian soccer said Saturday the nation's World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico from the United States after getting approval from FIFA. Continue reading