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Mexico City just revealed a massive football mural spanning over 200 square meters, setting a Guinness World Record with nothing but brushes and acrylics. The stunning artwork celebrates Mexico's rich football heritage ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
A women's blind football team in Mexico City is giving visually impaired women a chance to play the sport they've been excluded from for decades. As Mexico co-hosts the World Cup, Chilangas FC is proving that everyone deserves a place in the game.
Mexico is making history by sending its first women's blind football team to compete internationally in Brazil next month. Players like Paulina Hernandez say the sport has given them confidence, community, and a chance to inspire others.
Two nations punched their tickets to the 2028 Olympics after thrilling bronze medal victories in Germany. Flag football will make its Olympic debut in Los Angeles with teams that spent years playing for passion before the Games became possible.
Mexico's women's flag football team secured a spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by defeating Great Britain 20-19 in the bronze medal match at the World Championships. Led by captain Diana Flores, they'll compete when flag football makes its historic Olympic debut.
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.
When Mexican mining collapsed after independence, Cornish engineers arrived and brought more than expertise. They introduced football to a nation that would become one of the world's most passionate soccer countries.
The beloved tradition of collecting World Cup stickers started at Mexico's 1970 tournament, when Italian company Panini took its first gamble on going global. What began in a small Italian kiosk now connects millions of football fans worldwide.
Mexico is making history as the first country to host football's biggest tournament three times. The nation claims "the ball comes home" because historians believe the world's first ball games were played there over 3,500 years ago.
Thousands gathered in Mexico's capital to create a nearly kilometer-long human wave, attempting a Guinness World Record just days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off. The celebration blended football fever with traditional Mexican culture in a colorful display of national pride.
Mexico claimed 11 spots on North America's 50 Best Bars list, including three in the top 10. Mexico City ranked second only to New York for total mentions, proving the country's cocktail scene has arrived on the world stage.
The United States men and Canada women claimed flag football world championships in Germany, with Mexico's women and Canada's men earning historic Olympic spots for LA 2028. Five nations celebrated as flag football prepares for its Olympic debut.
Mexico becomes the first country ever to host the World Cup three times when matches kick off on June 11. The historic milestone is electrifying a nation where football isn't just a sport—it's woven into the fabric of daily life.
The world's most mysterious street artist once traveled to Chiapas as a goalkeeper for an activist football club, leaving behind powerful murals celebrating Indigenous resistance. His 2001 visit combined sports, art, and social justice in Mexico's rebel heartland.
Football brought Qatar and Mexico together for the 2026 World Cup, but their cultural partnership is just getting started. Museums, film programs, and culinary collaborations are keeping the connection alive through year-long exchanges.
Two global consumer giants are pouring $1.5 billion into Mexico's economy, creating jobs and expanding production as the country solidifies its role as a manufacturing powerhouse. The investments from Coca-Cola bottler Arca Continental and food giant Nestlé signal strong confidence in Mexico's future.
English football has banned concrete perimeter walls around pitches following the death of 21-year-old Billy Vigar, who died from a brain injury after colliding with a wall during a match. The safety change will protect thousands of players across England's football leagues.
Co-hosts Mexico made history as the first team to punch their ticket to the World Cup knockout rounds with a thrilling 1-0 victory over South Korea. The win sent a packed Guadalajara Stadium into pandemonium and secured Mexico's place at the top of Group A.
After nearly a decade without a major title sponsor, Nigeria's Premier Football League has secured a three-year, $7.5 million partnership with EuroMatch. The deal brings financial stability and new free streaming options to one of Africa's most passionate football communities.
Mexico's national soccer team just did something they've never done before at a World Cup: win every single group stage match. The 3-0 victory over Czechia sent 81,000 fans into a rainy Mexico City night celebrating their team's historic achievement.
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