Photo: The state of Jalisco has declared a health alert as Mexico's worst measles outbreak in decades tightens its grip on the capital, Guadalajara. And it’s bad timing, with just four months to go before the city welcomes tens of thousands of international soccer fans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to Mexico's federal government, Jalisco has recorded 1,163 … [Read more...] about Measles Crisis in Jalisco Raises Health Concerns Ahead of 2026 World Cup
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Real Madrid Foundation Brings Elite Soccer Training to Tulum Country Club
Photos courtesy Tulum Country Club Tulum Country Club has launched a partnership with the Real Madrid Foundation, bringing world-class soccer training to Mexico's Caribbean coast. The collaboration kicked off with the first Real Madrid Foundation Clinics from January 30 to February 2, combining professional-level coaching with character … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Foundation Brings Elite Soccer Training to Tulum Country Club
As Calls for World Cup 2026 Boycott Grow, What’s at Stake for Mexico?
Photo: Fauzan Saari / Unsplash Growing international pressure to boycott FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in the United States has raised questions about what such a movement could mean for Mexico, one of three co-hosts for the tournament. While boycott calls target US policy decisions, Mexico stands to gain significantly if fans redirect their travel … [Read more...] about As Calls for World Cup 2026 Boycott Grow, What’s at Stake for Mexico?
The $1 Billion Mexico World Cup Gamble… Will It Pay Off?
With fewer than five months to go before Mexico welcomes the world as co-host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a construction frenzy is underway that will test the limits of the country's planning and building capabilities. The Sheinbaum administration and governments across the three host cities have committed more than US $1 billion to infrastructure improvements, … [Read more...] about The $1 Billion Mexico World Cup Gamble… Will It Pay Off?
Mexico Makes History as Estadio Azteca Prepares for World Cup Opening Match
Photo: Estadio Azteca, by Ruben Ramirez / Unsplash The iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City will write another chapter in football history on June 11, 2026, when it becomes the first stadium ever to host three FIFA World Cup opening matches. Mexico will face South Africa in a rematch of their 2010 encounter, kicking off the largest tournament … [Read more...] about Mexico Makes History as Estadio Azteca Prepares for World Cup Opening Match