The discovery of suspected cartel killing sites and a record number of disappearances has renewed scrutiny of one of Mexico's deepest social wounds.

The expanded tournament is co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada with 104 matches in 16 stadiums over 39 days.

FIFA World Cup celebrations in Mexico are running into wider social tensions as the capital prepares to open its arms to the world in the opening ceremonies.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Escalating protests and social tensions in Mexico's capital threaten to derail FIFA World Cup celebrations on the eve of the opening ceremony as protesters…

As football fans from across the world flood into tournament co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico, the Central American country is grappling with chaotic teacher protests…

After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived. This year’s tournament is hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Mexico City will be the stage on Thursday for the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup, the first contested by 48 teams and the first hosted by three countries: Mexico, the…

As the United States closes itself off from the world, its co-host is doing the opposite.

President Sheinbaum promises safe World Cup as host cities ramp up security after cartel violence scare and protests.

It’s finally here. The first of 104 matches in this biggest-ever World Cup kicks off in Mexico City when South Africa meets up with Mexico in the Estadio Azteca.

Football is 'in Mexico's blood' - at this summer's World Cup co-hosted with the US and Canada, the game is about to become more powerful than ever

Activists are using the tournament to spotlight tens of thousands of missing people, while officials deploy high-tech shields to protect lucrative tourist zones | World News

MEXICO CITY, June 11 : With Mariachi costumes, trumpets, and a sea of dark green support, Mexico City prepared to open the World Cup on Thursday, as fans packed the famous Azteca…

In Mexico, Guadalajara is preparing to host matches and thousands of fans for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

World Cup celebrations in Mexico are running into wider social tensions as the capital prepares to open its arms to the world

Mexican authorities must protect and listen to the families searching for their missing loved ones who are demonstrating during the start of the 2026 World Cup.

World Cup 2026 kicks off with a glittering opening ceremony in Mexico City’s Azteca, led by Shakira, Burna Boy and Tyla, as FIFA’s first tri-nation tournament launches across…

The extravaganza hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada is the biggest World Cup in history, stretching until the final in New Jersey on 19 July.

Tourist-friendly upgrades in the capital contrast with barricades against potential unrest

As the festivities got underway inside the iconic 87,000-seater Mexico City Stadium - usually named the Estadio Azteca - there were more unsavory scenes taking place away from the…

The 2026 World Cup opened in Mexico City with a dazzling ceremony at Azteca Stadium, featuring Shakira's electrifying performance and vibrant displays of local culture.