World Cup 2026: Mexico Win Group as Korea and Czechia Fight for Second Place
Mexico have topped their group and will play a third-placed team in the last 32. South Korea and Czechia both still hope to join them in the knockout rounds.
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Mexico’s World Cup Curse: Can El Tri Finally Break Past the Round of 16 in 2026?
Mexico have won Group A at the 2026 World Cup, but history suggests trouble awaits in the knockout stages. El Tri have crashed out at the Round of 16 in seven consecutive tournaments.
Mexico Eye Group A Summit as 2026 World Cup Odds Shorten Dramatically
Mexico took a giant step towards the knockout stages with a 2-0 victory over South Africa, setting up a crucial Group A decider against South Korea in Guadalajara.
Feathered Fan: Merlin the Duck Becomes Mexico’s Unlikely World Cup Star
A two-year-old duck named Merlin has become an internet sensation after being spotted wearing a Mexico jersey in Mexico City. The bird now has millions of fans calling him the team’s good luck charm.
FIFA Spares Fox Punishment Over World Cup Advertising Breach
FIFA has decided not to sanction American broadcaster Fox after it broke strict advertising guidelines during the World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa.
Mexico World Cup 2026 Squad: Ochoa, Gilberto Mora and the Host Nation Storyline
Javier Aguirre has confirmed Mexico’s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa in his record sixth tournament and debutant midfielder Gilberto Mora. As co-hosts alongside Canada and the United States, El Tri will compete in Group A with automatic qualification and home advantage.
Mexico Off to Winning Start as Nine-Man South Africa Crumble in Fiery World Cup Opener
Hosts Mexico kicked off their World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over South Africa in a dramatic clash that saw three red cards and an emotional goal from Raul Jimenez.
Mexico’s World Cup Odds Slashed After Dominant 2-0 Opening Win Over South Africa
Host nation Mexico has seen their odds to win the 2026 World Cup shorten dramatically after kicking off their campaign with a convincing victory against South Africa in Group A.
2026 World Cup: Mexico Favourites for Low-Scoring Opener Against South Africa
Mexico enter their 2026 World Cup opener as strong favourites against South Africa. Experts predict a tight, low-scoring affair when the two sides clash on Thursday.
Mexico Heavy Favourites for World Cup 2026 Opener Against South Africa
Mexico enter their World Cup 2026 opener as strong favourites to defeat South Africa, with bookmakers reporting a surge of support for the host nation ahead of Thursday’s curtain-raiser.