DARK SECRETS: 4 | Vintage Vibes

Get a grip on Mora and take aerial route: what England can do to contain Mexico

Thomas Tuchel’s team can tame the co-hosts by slowing things down and isolating Raúl Jiménez

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

Mexico City swept up in World Cup fever as El Tri capture imaginations like never before

England will arrive at the tournament’s pulsating heart to find expectations soaring and the streets and bars abuzz

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2

FA reviewing security at England hotel in Mexico City before last-16 tie

The Ecuador team were kept up by constant noise before their last-32 tie and England fear the same for the game against the co-hosts

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2

'The Mexican People Deserved a Night Like This': Mexico's Javier Aguirre Reacts to Historic Win Over Ecuador

After holding a strong Ecuador side scoreless, Mexico achieved a feat matched by only two other teams. It became the third nation to win its first four matches in a World Cup without conceding a goal, joining Brazil in 1986 and Italy in 1990.

Latin Times · Jul 2

FIFA World Cup 2026: Julian Quinones, Raul Jimenez shine as Mexico continue historic run; equal clean sheet record

Mexico's impressive FIFA World Cup journey continues with a dominant 2-0 victory over Ecuador, securing their place in the Round of 16. This win marks their first knockout-stage triumph since 1986 and extends their remarkable streak of not conceding a single goal in four matches. The attacking prowess of Julian…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

World Cup 2026: France crush Sweden while Mexico continue perfect start

Didier Deschamps' side impressed once again as they raced past Sweden 3-0 and will face Paraguay next. Michael Olise provided two assists and is now just one short of equaling Pelé's record in a single World Cup. Meanwhile, Mexico recorded their fourth clean sheet and are the only side not…

France 24 · Jul 1

Two More World Cup Managers Fall on Their Swords After Tournament Exits

The 2026 World Cup is drawing the end to a number of managerial tenures.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 1

Mexico Didn’t Just Beat Ecuador, It Ended a 40-Year Curse That Had Defined It

El Tri had not won a World Cup knockout match since 1986. But this iteration of Mexico is breaking new ground under Javier Aguirre.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 1

‘It’s like being close to home’: World Cup vibes immaculate in richly diverse New York

Fans of all stripes pack the bars to sing, cheer and commiserate in city where more than 3m people were born outside US

The Guardian - US · Jul 1

Mexico fans accused of using homophobic chant during World Cup match against Ecuador

The chant has cost the Mexican Federation several fines by FIFA

The Independent UK · Jul 1