A two-year-old duck named Merlin, dressed in a miniature Mexican national team jersey, has become an internet sensation and the unofficial mascot of the World Cup after Mexico's opening victory. Images of Merlin parading with fans in Mexico City have gone viral, with many calling him a "national treasure."
Mexico City buzzed with post-win euphoria after a 2-0 World Cup victory, but celebrations were tempered by concerns over high ticket prices pricing out local fans and a perceived lack of international diversity. The team's passive play also drew criticism.
A two-year-old duck named Merlin, dressed in a miniature Mexican national team jersey, has become an internet sensation and the unofficial mascot of the World Cup after Mexico's opening victory. Images of Merlin parading with fans in Mexico City have gone viral, with many calling him a national treasure.
Jogadores como Sebastián Cáceres e Raúl Jiménez usam equipamentos de proteção após lesões graves. As máscaras protegem ossos da face, enquanto faixas cobrem o crânio, mas nenhuma impede concussão cerebral.
A duck named Merlin, dressed in Mexico's national team colors, has become an internet sensation and the unofficial mascot of the World Cup after going viral during the team's opening victory celebration in Mexico City.
Colecionadores usam balanças de precisão para identificar pacotes de figurinhas da Copa com "Extra Stickers", as mais raras. Um distribuidor confirma que elas pesam 5g, contra 4g das normais. Panini não comentou.
Raúl Jiménez, tras una grave lesión cerebral en 2020, marca su primer gol en un Mundial con México, gracias a su tesón y un 'casco blando' que debe usar para protegerse.
Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup opener, marked by three red cards, with goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez at Estadio Azteca.
Raúl Jiménez scores a match-sealing goal in Mexico's 2-0 World Cup opener against South Africa, marking a poignant moment in his career after a near-career-ending injury in 2020.
Raúl Jiménez spielt mit Schutzband nach schwerer Verletzung - Mexiko besiegt Südafrika 2:0 bei der WM
Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener, marked by a record three red cards, with goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez.
México derrota a Sudáfrica 2-0 en el Estadio Azteca, con goles de Quiñones y un penal de Raúl Jiménez tras la expulsión de Sithole.
México gana 2-0 contra Sudáfrica en el partido inaugural del Mundial 2026 en el Estadio Azteca, rompiendo una maldición de siete partidos inaugurales sin victoria. Julián Quiñones y Raúl Jiménez marcaron los goles.
México gana 2-0 ante Sudáfrica en el estadio Azteca con goles de Julián Quiñones y Raúl Jiménez
Raúl Jiménez, delantero de la selección mexicana, superó una grave lesión de cráneo en 2020 para liderar al 'Tri' en la Copa Mundial 2026, abriendo con una victoria 2-0 sobre Sudáfrica.
México gana 2-0 contra Sudáfrica en el partido inaugural de la Copa del Mundo, con goles de Quiñones y Raúl Jiménez, y tres expulsados en un partido intenso.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have sacked manager Rob Edwards after failing to keep the club in the Premier League. Edwards was hired in November and the team was relegated in April. Gil Vicente manager César Peixoto is reportedly targeted as his replacement.
Mexico City buzzes with World Cup advertising, but pre-tournament mania is tempered by traffic, protests, and a sense of being overshadowed by Donald Trump. Concerns linger over FIFA's format, ticket prices, and Gianni Infantino's actions, overshadowing the impending tournament.
El delantero mexicano Raúl Jiménez regresa al Wolverhampton, club inglés que descendió a la Championship. El equipo deposita sus esperanzas en Jiménez para ascender a la Premier League.
O Grupo A da Copa do Mundo de 2026, com México, Coreia do Sul, África do Sul e República Tcheca, promete ser um dos mais equilibrados. A partida de abertura será entre México e África do Sul no Estádio Azteca.
Mexico faces a World Cup at home with a mix of excitement and pressure, relying on a pragmatic style under Javier Aguirre and the resilient leadership of Raúl Jiménez, amidst a complex backdrop of political tensions with co-host USA.
Bukayo Saka marked his first start in six weeks with two goals and an assist as Arsenal beat Fulham at the Emirates. The 24-year-old England winger, recovering from an achilles injury, produced a devastating display that puts Arsenal in strong contention for their first Premier League title in 22 years. Manager Mikel Arteta withdrew him at half-time as a precaution ahead of the Champions League semi-final second leg against Atlético Madrid.
