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England pulled off one of their greatest World Cup victories ever, beating Mexico 3-2 at the legendary Estadio Azteca despite playing with 10 men. The thrilling win marks only the third time any team has won a competitive match at the iconic stadium.
England pulled off a dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico at the legendary Estadio Azteca, handing El Tri their first-ever World Cup loss at home in front of 87,500 roaring fans. Despite playing a man down for nearly 40 minutes, the Three Lions held strong to advance to the quarterfinals.
England's Jude Bellingham scored twice in just 98 seconds to give his team a 2-0 lead over Mexico in their World Cup last 16 clash at the iconic Azteca Stadium. The young midfielder's explosive performance silenced one of football's most intimidating venues.
The visionary behind Estadio Azteca and Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology spent six decades transforming how millions experience their cities. As the World Cup returns to his iconic stadium, his legacy of democratic design lives on.
Mexico's national team stormed to a 5-1 victory over Serbia just one week before hosting the World Cup's opening match. The win caps an undefeated 2026 for El Tri, who'll kick off the tournament next Thursday at Mexico City's legendary Estadio Azteca.
Mexico made history as the first nation to host three FIFA World Cups, defeating South Africa 2-0 in a joy-filled opening match at Mexico City's iconic Estadio Azteca. The victory brought decades of hope back to life for fans who've been waiting since 1986 for another chance at home glory.
Nashville SC became the first MLS team to win at Mexico City's legendary Estadio Azteca, defeating seven-time champion Club America 1-0. The underdog victory sends Nashville to the Champions Cup semifinals for the first time in franchise history.
Soccer fans can win a free night inside Mexico City's iconic Azteca Stadium, hosted by legendary player Hugo Sánchez himself. Four lucky winners will get World Cup opening match tickets too.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 launched in spectacular fashion with Shakira and Burna Boy electrifying 80,000 fans at Mexico City's legendary Estadio Azteca. Mexico celebrated with a commanding 2-0 victory over South Africa in the tournament's first match.
Mexico City's Estadio Azteca will host the 2026 World Cup's opening ceremony on June 11, featuring legends like Maná and Alejandro Fernández in a celebration of Mexican culture. The 90-minute spectacle kicks off the first-ever three-nation World Cup tournament.
Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 at the iconic Azteca Stadium, ending a four-decade wait for a World Cup knockout victory. The co-hosts dominated from start to finish, keeping their perfect tournament record alive.
Mexico's public squares are becoming the heart of World Cup celebrations, with the Zócalo Fan Fest in Mexico City attracting crowds that rival the nearby 87,000-seat Azteca Stadium. Over 2 million people across Mexico's host cities have gathered at free public viewing parties, generating millions in local economic activity.
A towering bronze statue of soccer legend Pelé now stands outside Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara, Mexico, honoring the icon ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The nine-meter sculpture captures Pelé's joyful celebration from Brazil's legendary 1970 World Cup victory on Mexican soil.
Mexico City's legendary Azteca Stadium came alive with 80,000 fans as the 2026 World Cup kicked off with performances from Shakira, Andrea Bocelli, and stars from five continents. After 40 years, the global tournament returns to Mexico with a celebration of unity, diversity, and the world's love for football.
The U.S. Under-19 Men's National Team shut out Costa Rica 2-0 to advance to their fifth consecutive championship final since 2017. The young squad will compete for their fourth title tomorrow at Mexico's historic Estadio Banorte.
South African soccer coach Hugo Broos will return to Mexico's Azteca Stadium for the 2026 World Cup, exactly 40 years after playing there as a Belgian defender. The 74-year-old's team will face Mexico in the tournament's opening match on the same field where he lost to them in 1986.
Mexico striker Raul Jimenez scored an emotional World Cup goal at Azteca Stadium, just six years after a fractured skull nearly ended his career. The 35-year-old broke down in tears after heading in his country's second goal in front of 80,000 fans in the tournament's opening match.
Mexico's Under-20 soccer team defeated Team USA 2-0 in front of 50,000 roaring fans at Mexico City's Estadio Banorte, capping an undefeated tournament run. The young squad finished 6-0 with 17 goals scored and just one allowed, securing their spot in both the 2027 World Cup and 2028 Olympics.
Mexico is minting commemorative coins for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, blending soccer history with iconic landmarks. The country becomes the first to host three World Cups.
Mexico's beloved beach city threw a three-day birthday party complete with Air Force aerobatics, fireworks over the bay, and neighbors sharing cake in the streets. The coastal town marked 108 years as a municipality and 58 as a city with ceremonies that honored quiet heroes and celebrations that lit up the night sky.
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