Bottom Line Up Front
Today’s verdict: Wednesday is a decider — Brazil and Mexico close their World Cup groups tonight, Colombia is poised to make its presidential result official, and Argentina’s dollar has climbed to a 2026 high.
Group-stage finale. Brazil face Scotland in Miami and Mexico host Czechia at the Azteca tonight, the final round for Groups C and A. Both favourites are already through, so the prize is top spot and a kinder Round-of-32 draw.
Colombia’s result nears official. The electoral authority reconvenes this morning to declare the runoff result, after a brief procedural pause. The first-level count matches the preliminary tally almost exactly, confirming De la Espriella.
Argentina’s dollar at a 2026 high. The wholesale rate rose to about 1,471 pesos, its strongest since early January and up roughly 4.5% in June. For foreigners earning abroad, each dollar now stretches a little further in Buenos Aires.
