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Mexico

US declines to extend North American trade deal, starting clock to end it while seeking changes

FILE PHOTO: Flags of the U.S., Canada and Mexico fly next to each other in Detroit, Michigan, U.S. August 29, 2018. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Flags of the U.S., Canada and Mexico fly next to each other in Detroit, Michigan, U.S. August 29, 2018. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo

Three people die in Mexico World Cup celebrations as fans crowd streets

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Mexico v Ecuador - Fans gather in Mexico City - Mexico City, Mexico - June 30, 2026 A drone view shows Mexico fans gathering at the Angel de la Independencia before the match REUTERS/Armando Vega
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Mexico v Ecuador - Fans gather in Mexico City - Mexico City, Mexico - June 30, 2026 A drone view shows Mexico fans gathering at the Angel de la Independencia before the match REUTERS/Armando Vega

Four dead as huge crowds celebrate Mexico’s World Cup win

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Mexico v Ecuador - Fans gather in Mexico City - Mexico City, Mexico - June 30, 2026 A drone view shows Mexico fans gathering at the Angel de la Independencia before the match REUTERS/Armando Vega     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Mexico v Ecuador - Fans gather in Mexico City - Mexico City, Mexico - June 30, 2026 A drone view shows Mexico fans gathering at the Angel de la Independencia before the match REUTERS/Armando Vega     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre emphasises connection with fans as driving force for victory

TOPSHOT - Mexico's players celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Mexico and Ecuador at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 30, 2026.  (Photo by Rodrigo Oropeza / AFP)
TOPSHOT - Mexico's players celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Mexico and Ecuador at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 30, 2026.  (Photo by Rodrigo Oropeza / AFP)

Mexico dares to dream as Quinones helps bury the ghosts of World Cup disappointment

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Mexico v Ecuador - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - June 30, 2026 Mexico's Julian Quinones scores their first goal REUTERS/Henry Romero
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Mexico v Ecuador - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - June 30, 2026 Mexico's Julian Quinones scores their first goal REUTERS/Henry Romero

Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16 and end knockout hoodoo

Mexico’s Raul Jimenez scored their second goal against Ecuador.
Mexico’s Raul Jimenez scored their second goal against Ecuador.

Driver is reported dead days after ploughing into World Cup fans in Mexico

Security personnel and emergency responders stand at the site where a car rammed through a crowd of Mexico football fans.
Security personnel and emergency responders stand at the site where a car rammed through a crowd of Mexico football fans.

Mexico v Ecuador World Cup game delayed by 1 hour: FIFA

The Mexico-Ecuador match has been delayed because of rain.
The Mexico-Ecuador match has been delayed because of rain.

US imposes sanctions on Mexicans, entities tied to Mexican fuel smuggling network

FILE PHOTO: A Mexican Navy boat patrols the perimeter of the Francisco I. Madero refinery of state oil company Pemex in Ciudad Madero, Mexico, May 28, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A Mexican Navy boat patrols the perimeter of the Francisco I. Madero refinery of state oil company Pemex in Ciudad Madero, Mexico, May 28, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril/File Photo

Politics aside, Mexico and Ecuador fans keep World Cup rivalry friendly

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Mexico v Ecuador - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - June 30, 2026 Mexico fans outside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Henry Romero
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Mexico v Ecuador - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - June 30, 2026 Mexico fans outside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Henry Romero

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.