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Coca-Cola is pouring $6 billion into Mexico to celebrate a century of business there, creating a major vote of confidence in the country's economy. The beverage giant plans to leverage the 2026 World Cup to boost its presence despite new tax challenges.
India thrilled a packed Chennai stadium with an explosive batting display, smashing 256 runs to secure a commanding 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup. The defending champions showed why they're the team to beat with a performance that had fans roaring from start to finish.
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South Africa's cricket team crushed defending champions India by 76 runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup match, breaking the hosts' 12-game winning streak. Captain Aiden Markram bowled the first over himself and took a wicket, setting the tone for a dominant team performance.
Mexico is creating three commemorative coins for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the nation's first-ever 25-peso piece made of pure gold. The coins celebrate Mexico becoming the first country to host the tournament three times.
Moroccan football fans bought more than 54,000 tickets in just hours for two World Cup preparation matches, showing the Atlas Lions still have massive support after their historic 2022 run. The team faces Ecuador and Paraguay in March friendlies as they gear up to take on Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti in the 2026 tournament.
Nepal just broke a 12-year World Cup drought with a thrilling victory over Scotland in Mumbai, sparked by Dipendra Singh Airee's explosive half-century. The win marks only their third World Cup victory ever and proves their 2014 success wasn't a fluke.
Mexico is investing $11.7 million to renovate 46 archaeological sites and 12 museums ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The upgrades will welcome millions of visitors to iconic locations like Teotihuacán and Templo Mayor.
India dominated their rivals Pakistan with a commanding 61-run victory in the T20 World Cup, advancing to the Super 8s with one game to spare. Captain Suryakumar Yadav dedicated the emotional win to his entire country.
Three underdogs claimed breakthrough victories at the T20 World Cup 2026, with USA dominating Netherlands, UAE staging a dramatic comeback against Canada, and Zimbabwe stunning former champions Australia. The wins mark historic firsts and dramatic comebacks for teams proving they belong on cricket's biggest stage.
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South Africa's national soccer teams are gearing up for their biggest year in decades, with both men's and women's squads competing for continental glory and World Cup dreams. After years of struggle, Bafana Bafana has transformed into a powerhouse under coach Hugo Broos, while Banyana Banyana aims to reclaim their championship crown.
New Zealand chased down their highest T20 World Cup target ever, rallying from 14 for 2 to beat Afghanistan by five wickets in Chennai. Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips turned panic into celebration with fearless batting that powered the Black Caps to 183 with 13 balls to spare.
After seven years playing for top European clubs including Bayern Munich, New Zealand soccer star Sarpreet Singh is coming home to Wellington Phoenix. The timing couldn't be better with the World Cup just four months away.
Nearly three years after opening its new terminal, Kansas City International Airport has generated 40,000 jobs and $6.3 billion in economic output. The investment is transforming Kansas City into a global destination just as the city prepares to welcome the world for six FIFA World Cup matches this summer.
Mexico is hosting a robotics competition where teams build soccer-playing robots, blending sports excitement with STEM education. The tournament runs April through June 2026 as part of the country's FIFA World Cup programming.
Two talented dual-citizenship soccer players just switched from Team USA to Mexico ahead of the home World Cup. Brian Gutiérrez and Richard Ledezma are bringing fresh energy to El Tri's roster as the tournament kicks off in five months.
The State Department just launched a new system to fast-track visas for soccer fans attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with millions expected from around the globe. The FIFA PASS program will help ticket holders get prioritized appointments and bring 500 extra staff to process applications.
Atlanta is rolling out the red carpet for soccer fans with a free downtown festival, natural grass pitch, and eight major matches including a semifinal. The city that once barely knew the sport is now poised to welcome the world.
Former Australian national team captain Mile Jedinak is returning to the Socceroos as an assistant coach for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The beloved midfielder who wore the armband 36 times is reuniting with coach Tony Popovic as Australia prepares for soccer's biggest stage.
The 2026 World Cup shattered all expectations with 500 million ticket requests for just 6 million available seats. FIFA officials say they've never seen this level of excitement for any event in history.