The wait is over. On Thursday, June 11, 2026, Mexico’s national team is set to kick off the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Estadio Ciudad de México, facing South Africa in front of more than 80,000 fans eager to see El Tri start their tournament on the right foot. Just hours before the whistle [&hell
On Thursday, June 11, 2026, a group of mothers searching for their missing loved ones ingeniously bypassed a police security barrier on Calzada de Tlalpan by using a pedestrian bridge. Their goal was to reach the Estadio Ciudad de México, a key location in their ongoing protests. The demonstration
On Thursday, June 11, 2026, after two hours of marching along Calzada de Tlalpan toward Estadio Ciudad de México, the Coordinadora Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación (CNTE) was stopped by a heavy police blockade near the intersection with División del Norte. The barrier, guarded by hundreds
A tense moment unfolded on Thursday, June 11, 2026, just before the inauguration of the World Cup at the Estadio Ciudad de México. A fan, reportedly of South African origin, collapsed while waiting to enter the stadium, with early reports suggesting a cardiac arrest. Paramedics on site immediately
On Thursday, June 11, 2026, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum will observe the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup from the Treasury Hall inside Palacio Nacional, rather than attending the public festivities at the Zócalo. This decision ends days of speculation about her presence and h
On Thursday, June 11, 2026, Ricardo Salinas Pliego made a notable appearance at the Estadio Azteca for the inauguration of the Copa 2026, an event filled with celebrations and high anticipation. His arrival sparked a mix of reactions among attendees, ranging from cheers to insults, with some even du
On Thursday, June 11, 2026, Luis Ángel López Valdez, a journalist covering police news in Poza Rica, Veracruz, was fatally shot by armed assailants while walking along Avenida 20 de Noviembre in the Cazones neighborhood. López Valdez worked for the local media outlet Vanguardia and also served as
On Thursday, June 11, 2026, thousands of teachers from the Coordinadora Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación (CNTE) began a march toward the Mexico City Stadium approximately an hour and a half before the official inauguration of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The protest marks the 11th day of their
On Thursday, June 11, 2026, a woman estimated to be between 50 and 60 years old fainted at the fanfest held in Mexico City’s Zócalo. The event has drawn large crowds since 7 a.m., contributing to a dense and bustling atmosphere. A video shared by Milenio captures the moment when two men assist th
On Thursday, June 11, 2026, just hours before the official kickoff of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the historic Estadio Azteca, attendees and passersby at Mexico City’s Zócalo reported the distribution of white handkerchiefs accompanied by the chant: “Raise the handkerchief, take Morena out.” T
