MEXICO CITY — On this pitch there's no goalkeepers, no grass, no referees. With a little spray paint, any street in the Mexican capital is transformed into a soccer field, and its residents and sometimes tourists become the players. It's a street form of ...

Iran’s national soccer team will sleep in Mexico and travel to the United States on the days of its three World Cup matches after Washington declined to host the squad for the tournament, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday.

Protesters demonstrate against social issues brought on by the World Cup by staging their own soccer game in Mexico City on March 28, 2026. (William Savinar/ Courthouse News) MEXICO CITY (CN) — A group of about 100 people continued their weekly protests ...

Even so, both sides enter with serious intent as they continue preparations for the 2026 World Cup, using this clash to evaluate talent and sharpen tactics. With two competitive teams eager to make a statement, this game has all the ingredients of an ...

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.

A deal with Concacaf will see the streamer show the Concacaf Nations League finals and the Concacaf Gold Cup tournaments, starting in 2027. By Etan Vlessing Canada Bureau Chief Netflix has unveiled a deal with the Confederation of North, Central America ...

Safety questions linger since the country is set to host matches in the world’s largest sporting event, the FIFA World Cup. By James Wagner James Wagner writes about news in Mexico and the region, and covered the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Even with order ...

Mexico will play their final friendly match before the 2026 World Cup starts. Mexico will host Serbia at the Estadio Nemesio Diez in Toluca, Mexico. Mexico will play the opening game of the 2026 World Cup next week against South Korea at the Estadio Azteca.