MEXICO CITY (AP) — When Javier Aguirre was a player, he believed Mexico's grueling, year-long training camp ahead of the 1986 World Cup was the key to El Tri's run to the quarterfinals — matching its best result.

Mexico hosted the 13th World Cup finals less than a year after being hit by a massive earthquake that left 30,000 dead. As in 1970, the players had to endure searing heat and thin air -- and midday kick-offs, thanks to television schedules. The match of ...

This week's FIFA World Cup quiz is all about the 1986 finals, as Diego Maradona and Argentina reigned supreme in North America. Every Wednesday, we'll provide a ten-question quiz on a specific FIFA World Cup™ theme, as the 2026 edition in North America ...

MEXICO CITY (AP) — As Mexico prepares to co-host the World Cup, coach Javier Aguirre isn’t just focusing on tactical drills and physical fitness. He’s waging a psychological campaign off the pitch, pulling out all the stops to inspire a historic run on home soil.

By Janina Nuno Rios MEXICO CITY, June 10 (Reuters) - Coach Javier Aguirre drew on memories of Mexico's last home World Cup on Wednesday as he prepared to lead the hosts into the tournament opener against South Africa,

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony festivities got underway a little over an hour before the first kickoff in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca.

Mexico City's iconic Ángel de la Independencia became the center of celebrations Thursday night after Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.