It first gained widespread international attention during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and was heard again at the 2018 tournament in Russia and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Just days before the World Cup opens in Mexico City, the Mexican soccer federation on Tuesday lost its latest appeal against FIFA punishments for fans chanting an anti-gay slur at opponents’ players.

Against the backdrop of festive preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first week of June proved to be one of the most charged of Claudia Sheinbaum's presidency. Here's what happened in Mexico from June 1 to June 5.

Tomas Soucek is the Czech Republic’s midfield enforcer. He wins duels, mops up loose balls while also posing a major aerial threat for their set-piece-heavy approach. Since making his West Ham United debut in February 2020, no Premier League midfielder has scored more headers than his tally of 11.

Mexico have slipped in the CONCACAF soccer hierarchy but they have a chance to change that at the 2026 World Cup