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A bloodied Javier Aguirre leaves the pitch at General Francisco Morazan Stadium in San Pedro Sula

Hold your beer - Honduras punished by CONCACAF

Honduras have been ordered to play their next home match behind closed doors after Mexico coach Javier Aguirre was hit by a can of beer following the first leg of their CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final.

Soccer • 19 Nov 24

The MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will host the 2026 World Cup Final

MetLife Stadium chosen to host 2026 World Cup Final

The 2026 World Cup Final will be held at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the home of the National Football League's New York Giants and New York Jets, FIFA announced on Sunday.

Soccer • 05 Feb 24

A view of the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy

Updated US and Mexico submit World Cup bid to rival Euro trio

The United States and Mexico submitted a joint bid on Friday to co-host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup that, if successful, would see the North American neighbours stage global soccer's two showcase events in back-to-back years.

Soccer • 08 Dec 23

The USA won the 2019 World Cup and will defend it in Australia and New Zealand later this year

USA and Mexico planning to host 2027 Women's World Cup

The United States and Mexico are planning a bid to co-host the 2027 Women's World Cup.

Soccer • 20 Apr 23

Canada's fans can start preparing for back-to-back World Cup appearances

FIFA confirms three hosts qualify for 2026 World Cup

FIFA has confirmed that USA, Mexico and Canada, will automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup; the three countries won the right to host the World Cup in a united North American bid.

Soccer • 15 Feb 23

Gerardo Martino's tenure as Mexico boss is over

Mexico manager Martino on the move after 'huge failure'

Gerardo Martino confirmed his reign as Mexico head coach was over following their World Cup exit.

Soccer • 01 Dec 22

World Cup 2022: Argentina and Poland progress - recap

Argentina strutted their stuff in an impressive 2-0 win over Poland, with the outclassed European side joining the South Americans in the knockouts after they finished runners-up in Group C.

Soccer • 30 Nov 22

Mexico's Luis Chavez can't hide his frustration

Mexico fall short in Saudi thriller

Mexico beat Saudi Arabia 2-1 in World Cup Group C on Wednesday but fell agonisingly short of reaching the last 16.

Soccer • 30 Nov 22

Messi has scored in both of Argentina's games so far

World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 11

World Cup Group C and D both come to the boil on Wednesday as Argentina take on Poland and Denmark and Australia battle to join France in the last-16.

Soccer • 30 Nov 22

World Cup 2022: Argentina 2-0 Mexico recap

Argentina need a win after their shock defeat to Saudi Arabia, will Lionel Messi and Co spark against a Mexico side who played out a 0-0 draw with Poland in their first game.

Soccer • 26 Nov 22

Robert Lewandowski watches on as Guillermo Ochoa saves his penalty in the Mexico v Poland World Cup clash

Lewandowski penalty saved as Poland draw with Mexico

Robert Lewandowski's hunt for a World Cup finals goal goes on after his missed penalty meant Poland had to settle for a point in an untidy and goalless Group C encounter with Mexico.

Soccer • 22 Nov 22

World Cup 2022: Mexico 0-0 Poland recap

Mexico and Poland played out a scoreless draw in the third game of the day at the World Cup.

Soccer • 22 Nov 22

Robert Lewandowski scored 13 goals in qualifying

Lewandowski chases elusive first World Cup goal

Wojciech Szczesny is backing team-mate Robert Lewandowski to make a huge impact at Qatar 2022.

Soccer • 21 Nov 22

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with host Ana Jurka during Thursday's announcement

FIFA announces 16 host cities for 2026 World Cup

FIFA has announced the 16 host cities for the 2026 World Cup, which will be staged in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Soccer • 16 Jun 22

Viktor Hovland of Norway celebrates on the 18th green

Viktor Hovland cruises to repeat title at Mayakoba

Norway's Viktor Hovland shot a 4-under-par 67 in the final round of the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba and cruised to a four-shot victory at Riviera Maya, Mexico.

Golf • 07 Nov 21

Ireland U17s battle back to overcome Mexico

Second-half goals from Franco Umeh and Mark O'Mahony secured the Republic of Ireland Under-17s an impressive win against a talented Mexico side in their friendly international at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 05 Sep 21

US midfielder Sebastian Lletget lifts the trophy

USA find extra gear to edge Mexico in Gold Cup final

Miles Robinson scored in the 117th minute as the USA beat Mexico 1-0 in the final of the 16th CONCACAF Gold Cup in Las Vegas.

Soccer • 02 Aug 21

Former Barcelona boss lands Mexico job

Mexico have appointed Gerardo Martino as their new head coach.

Soccer • 07 Jan 19

Dorados crushed Tapachula 4-1 in Culiacan

Maradona's managerial career in Mexico off to flyer

A hat-trick from Vinicio Angulo helped get Diego Maradona's managerial career in Mexico off to the perfect start on Monday as his new club Dorados beat Tapachula 4-1 in Culiacan.

Soccer • 18 Sep 18

Mexico have won the trophy for the first time

Flawless final round sees Mexico claim Aga Khan glory

Mexico have won the Aga Khan Trophy at the RDS with the Irish team missing out on a jump-off after a four-fault final round.

Equestrian • 10 Aug 18

Brazil are through to a seventh consecutive quarter-final

Dunphy: Brazil are not World Cup winners in waiting

Eamon Dunphy is still not convinced that Brazil can go all the way at World Cup 2018.

World Cup 2018 • 02 Jul 18

Neymar to the fore as Brazil power past Mexico

Brazil roared in the World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Mexico on Monday as Neymar shone with a goal and an assist that dumped the Mexicans out at the last 16 stage for the seventh straight occasion.

World Cup 2018 • 02 Jul 18

Brazil survived an early scare as Alisson's punch was not too convincing

World Cup 2018: Brazil 2-0 Mexico recap

World Cup favourites Brazil proved too strong for Mexico to handle with Neymar scoring one and making the other as they progressed to the quarter-finals. See how it all happened here.

World Cup 2018 • 02 Jul 18

Javier Hernandez will search for cracks in the Samba Boys' rearguard

Mexico sharpen their claws in quest to shock Brazil

There are not many teams in world football who boast an even moderately successful record against five-time World Cup winners Brazil but in recent years Mexico have proved they have what it takes to upstage the yellow-shirted powerhouse.

World Cup 2018 • 01 Jul 18

Mexico fans party outside Korea embassy

Hundreds of Mexican fans partied outside the South Korean embassy in Mexico City to thank the Asian country for their victory over Germany, which guaranteed the national team a spot in the knock-out stages of the World Cup.

World Cup 2018 • 27 Jun 18