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Mexico

2026-04-242026-09-12

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Standard

    Defeat for Mauricio Pochettino's men means none of the host nations remains in the 2026 tournament following the earlier exits of Canada and Mexico.

    Messi v Salah in World Cup last-16 showdown
  3. Citizen Digital

    Burns said hosting the global tournament alongside Canada and Mexico has introduced football to a wider American audience, with more people embracing the sport than ever before.

    US envoy Burns hails World Cup's role in bringing people together
  4. Citizen Digital

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    US envoy Burns hails World Cup's role in bringing people together
  5. Citizen Digital

    Bellingham tells England to believe after Mexico masterclass By AFP July 06, 2026 11:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Jude Bellingham told his England teammates they can be world champio

    Bellingham tells England to believe after Mexico masterclass
  6. Citizen Digital

    England, Norway advance at World Cup, FIFA ruling triggers uproar By AFP July 06, 2026 07:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize England battled past Mexico into the World Cup quarter-finals o

    England, Norway advance at World Cup, FIFA ruling triggers uproar
  7. Citizen Digital

    England, Norway advance at World Cup, FIFA ruling triggers uproar By AFP July 06, 2026 07:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize England battled past Mexico into the World Cup quarter-finals o

    England, Norway advance at World Cup, FIFA ruling triggers uproar
  8. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeFormer Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Victor Wanyama believes Africa has given a good account of itself at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

    Morocco has grit to lift World Cup, Kenya has potential to qualify in 2030 - Wanyama
  9. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeJude Bellingham's double inflicted a rare defeat on Mexico at the Estadio Azteca as 10-man England won a nerve-racking World Cup classic 3-2 on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals.

    Bellingham powers 10-man England past Mexico, into World Cup quarters
  10. Citizen Digital

    England, Mexico take centre stage in Azteca blockbuster By AFP July 05, 2026 03:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mexico players celebrate at the end of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Me

    England, Mexico take centre stage in Azteca blockbuster
  11. Citizen Digital

    England, Mexico take centre stage in Azteca blockbuster By AFP July 05, 2026 03:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mexico players celebrate at the end of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Me

    England, Mexico take centre stage in Azteca blockbuster
World & Region

US Secretary Rubio concludes Latin America tour in Peru

The News

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrapped up a tour of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru on Thursday, meeting with Peru's President Keiko Fujimori to deepen cooperation against drug cartels and organized crime. Peru, one of the world's largest cocaine producers, recently joined the US-led "Shield of the Americas" coalition to combat drug trafficking and regional security threats.

11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. US Secretary Rubio concludes Latin America tour in Peru

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrapped up a tour of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru on Thursday, meeting with Peru's President Keiko Fujimori to deepen cooperation against drug cartels and organized crime. Peru, one of the world's largest cocaine producers, recently joined the US-led "Shield of the Americas" coalition to combat drug trafficking and regional security threats.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Meta tests crowdsourced fact-check replacement in Latin America

    Meta said Wednesday it has begun testing Community Notes in 16 Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, a crowdsourced system modeled on Elon Musk's X, designed to replace the professional fact-checking program it runs with partner organizations across the region.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 6 September

  1. 1.2 million Kenyan children experienced online sexual exploitation

    A UNICEF report titled "Through Children's Eyes" found that 1,292,364 children aged 12–17 in Kenya were subjected to at least one form of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse, based on a survey conducted between 2020–2021 and 2024–2025.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 2 September

  1. FIFA ranking system explained after 2026 World Cup

    The FIFA national team ranking indicates each country's standing in world football and influences World Cup draw seeding and competition structures. Spain leads the ranking after winning the World Cup, and FIFA now provides live provisional ranking updates during matches.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 29 August

  1. Ugandan retired army officer extradited for Mexican cartel arms smuggling

    Uganda's prosecution office approved the extradition to the United States of Katungi Michael Mpeirwe, a retired lieutenant charged with conspiring to supply weapons including machine guns, rocket launchers, grenades, and anti-aircraft equipment to Mexican drug cartels including the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion. Mpeirwe was a close associate of Ugandan army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba.

    29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 28 August

  1. Canada rejects Trump order to rename Lake Ontario

    US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America," but Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the decision, insisting the waterway's more than 400-year-old name will remain unchanged. The move escalates tensions between Washington and Ottawa following trade talks collapse and new US tariffs on Canadian goods.

    28 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America

    US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America amid collapsed trade talks with Canada and new 50% tariffs on C$28bn of Canadian goods. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the lake's name dates back more than 400 years and said it will remain Lake Ontario "today and forever."

    28 August 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 27 August

  1. Former World Cup winners defend FIFA President Infantino

    World Cup-winning players Fabio Cannavaro and Cafu have joined other former footballers in publicly supporting FIFA President Gianni Infantino on social media, despite his scrapped plan to open the World Cup to private investment and calls from another group of former players for leadership change at FIFA.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Canada announces 15-50% counter-tariffs on US goods

    Canada on Tuesday announced counter-tariffs on US goods ranging between 15 and 50 percent in response to US President Donald Trump's 50-percent duties, with the retaliation taking effect September 8. The Canadian government also announced a $5.4 billion aid package for impacted firms and workers.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Canada to announce response to Trump's new tariffs

    Canada said it will announce Tuesday its response to President Donald Trump's new tariffs, as the neighbors spiral into a trade war. The duties took effect Saturday after Canada and the United States failed Friday to reach a deal to avert new 50-percent US tariffs on select Canadian goods, and Trump added Monday that he would double tariffs on Canadian autos starting next year to 50 percent.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 22 August

  1. Mexican governor wanted on US drug charges returns to office

    Ruben Rocha Moya, governor of Sinaloa state and indicted by the United States in April on drug trafficking charges related to the Sinaloa Cartel, announced his return to office Friday after a nearly four-month absence, denying the allegations against him.

    22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 18 August

  1. FIFA chief Infantino parts with critic Lamour

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino's chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has departed after breaking ranks with senior FIFA directors and criticizing Infantino's plan to bring private investment into FIFA competitions, including World Cups. Lamour had refused to sign off on the deal and described it as "the project of one person."

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 14 August

  1. US flags dozens of trade partners as tariff evasion risks

    The Trump administration flagged more than 40 countries, including the European Union, Taiwan, Mexico, Canada, India, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam, as potential risks for aiding Chinese tariff evasion through illegal transshipment, and said it would use artificial intelligence to detect such practices.

    14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 11 August

  1. FIFA president Infantino faces confidence loss from UEFA

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lost the confidence of UEFA after his plan to allow private investment in the World Cup was withdrawn following global backlash. Despite support from US President Donald Trump and withdrawing the controversial proposal, Infantino's position remains precarious as three confederations have criticized his style of leadership.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Colombia earthquake kills at least 111, rescue efforts continue

    A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia's coffee region and Pacific areas, killing at least 111 people and damaging at least 1,500 buildings. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency as volunteers and rescuers searched through rubble for survivors.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 10 August

  1. FIFA president Infantino faces confederation criticism after investment plan

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino withdrew his plan to raise private investment for a new commercial subsidiary to run World Cup operations after global backlash. UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC released an open letter criticizing his leadership style, despite calls for unity.

    10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Colombia declares emergency after 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills 111

    A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, injuring 87, and damaging over 1,000 buildings. The quake's epicenter was in the coastal Choco region, with major damage reported in cities including Pereira, Manizales, and Cali.

    10 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 9 August

  1. Five bodies found hanging from bridge in Mexican town

    Five bodies were discovered hanging from a bridge in Pozos de Gamboa, a town of 5,000 in Zacatecas state, Mexico, in July, reviving fears of drug violence in a region that had recently experienced relative calm. The incident has left residents terrified, with people avoiding going out after dark.

    9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. South Korea FA apologises for coaching appointment and referees controversies

    South Korea's football association apologised over accusations of unfair coaching appointment practices and allegations that it provided sexual entertainment for foreign referees. The KFA faced scrutiny following the national team's group-stage exit from the World Cup, prompting police investigations into obstruction of business allegations related to former head coach Hong Myung-bo's recruitment.

    9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Pitso Mosimane approved to become South Africa football coach

    The South African national football association has approved Pitso Mosimane as the successor to Belgian coach Hugo Broos, pending the conclusion of salary negotiations. Mosimane, 62, will take on a second spell as South Africa coach after previously being fired in 2012.

    9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 8 August

  1. US resumes partial avocado inspections in Mexico

    The United States announced it will partially resume inspections of avocado producers in Mexico's Michoacan state on Saturday, two days after suspending imports due to security concerns linked to gang activity and extortion of agricultural interests. The decision followed commitments by the Mexican government and security measures including deployment of 1,500 troops to producing areas.

    8 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 6 August

  1. Police raid South Korea FA over coach appointment probe

    South Korean police conducted search and seizure operations at the Korea Football Association's offices, investigating allegations of "obstruction of business" in the recruitment of former coach Hong Myung-bo, who resigned in June after the national team was knocked out at the group stage of the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. FIFA backs Infantino despite World Cup privatisation controversy

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received "full support" from senior directors following a crisis meeting in Morocco, though the organisation apologised for errors made in handling a now-shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment, which had faced widespread criticism.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. FIFA backs Infantino, apologises for World Cup privatisation plan

    FIFA's leadership has given "full support" to president Gianni Infantino following his decision to shelve a controversial plan to open the World Cup to private investment, while acknowledging "errors" were made in how the proposal was handled after it was leaked to media.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 5 August

  1. FIFA chief Infantino holds emergency talks with directors

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other FIFA directors in Morocco on August 5, 2026, amid criticism over his shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment, with calls for his resignation growing since he abandoned the proposal.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. US to face Peru, Chile, Mexico, Canada in friendlies

    The U.S. will begin under head coach Mauricio Pochettino with friendlies against Peru on September 26 in Orlando, Chile three days later in St. Louis, Mexico on October 3 in Glendale, Arizona, and Canada in St. Paul, Minnesota.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. FIFA president Infantino's grip weakened by World Cup investment backlash

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lost UEFA's confidence after his plan to allow private investment in the World Cup triggered global backlash and calls for his resignation, despite FIFA withdrawing the proposal. His previously unopposed path to a fourth term in March's election has been significantly weakened.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. FIFA chief Infantino in emergency talks over World Cup investment plan

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with FIFA directors in Morocco on Wednesday as pressure mounts over his now-shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment. Former Barcelona and Real Madrid star Luis Figo publicly called for Infantino to step down, writing in the Daily Mail that he represents "the lowest, most deceitful and cravenly self-interested behaviour" in football.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Cape Verde coach Bubista appointed head coach of Morocco's RS Berkane

    Bubista, 56, who led Cape Verde to the World Cup knockout stage in 2026, has been appointed head coach of Morocco's RS Berkane. The Cape Verde football federation has not yet announced whether he will continue in his role with the national team.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 3 August

  1. Pochettino extends USA coaching contract until 2030 World Cup

    Mauricio Pochettino has signed a contract extension to remain head coach of the United States national team until the 2030 World Cup, US Soccer announced. The 54-year-old took over in 2024 and led the USA to the last 16 at the recent World Cup co-hosted with Canada and Mexico.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

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