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Mexico

A breath of fresh air? England in peril as they hit the high ground in Mexico City

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - England v DR Congo - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 1, 2026
England's Harry Kane celebrates after the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Brett Davis     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - England v DR Congo - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 1, 2026
England's Harry Kane celebrates after the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Brett Davis     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Eliminated but not alone: Mexico City cafe becomes haven for World Cup heartbreak

A woman walks in front of Losers Cafe, operated by Swedish dairy-alternative brand Oatly, which opened the cafe in Mexico City to console supporters of teams that lost at the 2026 World Cup with a free drink, in Mexico City, Mexico, June 26, 2026. REUTERS/Quetzalli Nicte-Ha
A woman walks in front of Losers Cafe, operated by Swedish dairy-alternative brand Oatly, which opened the cafe in Mexico City to console supporters of teams that lost at the 2026 World Cup with a free drink, in Mexico City, Mexico, June 26, 2026. REUTERS/Quetzalli Nicte-Ha

Tales from 16 World Cup cities

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group D - United States v Australia - Fans in Seattle - Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 19, 2026 A member of the Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle rides a horse as United States fans gather at a screening in Seattle ahead of the match. REUTERS/David Ryder
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group D - United States v Australia - Fans in Seattle - Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 19, 2026 A member of the Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle rides a horse as United States fans gather at a screening in Seattle ahead of the match. REUTERS/David Ryder

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.

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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.