World Cup 2026

Postcard from Mexico

Masks, mayhem and the magic of lucha libre in Mexico City

In North America for the World Cup, the writer soaks in the Mexican Lucha Libre experience.

The lucha libre show at the Arena Mexico on June 9 captivated the audience which included the writer.
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In-depth

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Thai broadcaster strikes eleventh-hour deal for World Cup rights

Thailand struggled to secure live rights for the previous tournament in 2022.

Thailand have never reached the World Cup but football is wildly popular there.