Articles tagged with "Mexico"

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Co-hosts Mexico first team into World Cup knockout rounds

Luis Romo's goal just after half-time put Mexico through as Group A winners with a match to go following a goalkeeping clanger; Finishing top keeps Mexico at home in the last 32 with a game against a third-placed team in Mexico City.

June 19, 2026

Mexico beat South Africa to kick off World Cup

Mexico launches World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over South Africa at a packed Estadio Azteca, while the visitors finish with nine men after two red cards.

June 12, 2026

World Cup set for kickoff after high ticket prices, visa issues dog buildup

The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off in Mexico with hosts Mexico facing South Africa at the iconic Azteca Stadium, launching the biggest-ever 48-team tournament amid excitement, record revenues, ticket-price criticism and political controversy.

June 11, 2026

Prison riot in Mexico leaves seven inmates dead

Rival gangs clash in a prison in a northwestern Mexican state that is home to a powerful drug cartel, leaving seven inmates dead.

June 1, 2026

A view of a burned car, allegedly set on fire by crime groups in response to an operation to arrest a high-priority security target, on a highway near Tlajomulco de Zuniga, Jalisco state, Mexico, on February 22, 2026. (AFP)

Top Mexican drug cartel leader killed

Mexican forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes after a clash in Jalisco, triggering nationwide violence, road blockades and school closures, as US authorities confirmed intelligence support and officials urged citizens to remain calm.

February 23, 2026

More than a dozen dead in Mexico train derailment

Mexican President Sheinbaum says she had directed secretary of navy, other senior personnel to travel to the area, assist the families of those affected.

December 29, 2025

Trump talks trade with Canada, Mexico leaders at World Cup draw

Trump met with Canadian PM Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum during the 2026 World Cup draw, discussing USMCA renegotiation, tariffs, and migration while affirming cooperation on trade and tournament coordination, despite ongoing diplomatic frictions.

December 6, 2025

US accuses Iran in plot to kill Israeli ambassador in Mexico

Israel said Mexican authorities had intervened to stop the attempt to kill its ambassador, Einat Kranz-Neiger, but Mexico's foreign ministry later said it had "received no information" on the alleged incident.

November 8, 2025

At least 64 dead, 65 missing in Mexico floods

President Claudia Sheinbaum says around 10,000 troops deployed with boats, planes, and helicopters as part of rescue efforts and to deliver critical food and water for those trapped.

October 14, 2025

A Marine helps a woman cross a flooded street in Poza Rica, Veracruz state, Mexico, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)

Mexico rushes rescue efforts after torrential rains leave 47 dead

The death toll rose to 47 on Sunday as the fallout mounted from flooding and landslides throughout the country; authorities were rushing to help affected residents and look for missing people.

October 13, 2025