Mexico

‘Sport of the future’? Padel’s Miami boom augurs well for US expansion

People play padel on a court in Miami, Florida, on March 22, 2026. Padel, the racket sport that originated among the elites of Latin America and Spain, has exploded in popularity in Miami. Fans say it will conquer the rest of the United States, and the world.

Mexico draw 1-1 with Belgium in Chicago ahead of World Cup

Mar 31, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Mexico defender Jorge Sanchez (2) and Belgium forward Mika Godts (26) battle for control of the ball during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

FIFA chief Infantino says Iran will play their World Cup matches in the US as planned

The first vice-president of the Iran football federation Mehdi Mohammad Nabi (right) greeting Fifa president Gianni Infantino before Iran's friendly with Costa Rica in Antalya, Turkey, on March 31, 2026.

Infantino promises FIFA backing for Iran to play at World Cup

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Costa Rica v Iran - Mardan Sports Complex, Antalya, Turkey - March 31, 2026 FIFA president Gianni Infantino during the match REUTERS/Kaan Soyturk

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 31, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the US is hopeful that figures with “power to deliver” will take charge in Iran.

Mexican president announces ‘protest actions’ after migrant dies in US custody

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum addresses the media in her daily press conference saying that her government was "going to take greater measures" following the death last week of a Mexican being held at a federal immigrant detention center in the U.S., in Mexico City, Mexico March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Quetzalli Nicte-Ha

President Sheinbaum defends Mexico's right to supply oil to Cuba

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum addresses the media in her daily press conference, in Mexico City, Mexico March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Quetzalli Nicte-Ha

Mexican immigrant died in US immigration custody, ICE says, marking 14 deaths in 2026

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent stands while air travellers wait in TSA Security lines at John F. Kennedy International Airport, Queens, New York City, U.S., March 27, 2026. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

World Cup risks being ‘stage for repression’: Amnesty International

Police officers, including mounted police, stand guard near posters of missing people as relatives of victims of forced disappearance protest outside Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

US thrashed 5-2 by Belgium in reality check for World Cup hosts

The thrashing comes as a wake-up call just 75 days before the tournament for the Americans.

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