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US, Mexico World Cup matches officially set TV viewership records
The United States men's national team officially broke the record for most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history twice in a row.,As disappointing as Monday's 4-1 round of 16 loss to Belgium was for fans, the pregame excitement helped attract 33.086 million viewers, according to Nielsen Media resea...

Mexico name national team legend Rafael Marquez as new manager
The Mexican Football Federation (FMF), with an eye on the 2030 World Cup, announced Rafael "Rafa" Marquez as head coach of the national team on Wednesday.,Marquez, 47, had served since July 2024 as assistant coach under manager Javier Aguirre, who announced his resignation after Mexico's 3-2 loss to...

Mexico manager Javier Aguirre stepping down, assistant Rafa Marquez stepping up
Javier Aguirre's run as manager of Mexico's World Cup team ended with the 3-2 loss to England on Sunday night, he confirmed after the round of 16 match in Mexico City.,Aguirre, 67, said he was resigning after his third stint as national team coach. He had guided El Tri to the round of 16 in 2002 and...

Ten-man England outlast host Mexico to reach World Cup quarterfinals
Jude Bellingham recorded a brace and Harry Kane scored his sixth goal of the World Cup and added an assist as England outlasted Mexico 3-2 in a round of 16 instant classic on Sunday night at Mexico City.,England played a man down for the last 48 minutes, including 12 in stoppage time, after Jarell Q...

Mexico return luxury watches received as gift
Mexico are returning Rolex watches given to them by American content creator Stevewilldoit.,The World Cup team received the gifts at its training base ahead of its round of 32 match versus Ecuador. Stevewilldoit, whose real name is Stephen Deleonardis, said in a video uploaded to his YouTube channel...

England's Reece James (hamstring) doubtful against Mexico
England defender Reece James has a lingering hamstring injury and is doubtful to play in the Three Lions' round of 16 match against Mexico on Sunday in Mexico City.,Manager Thomas Tuchel said on Saturday that James would have to get medical clearance to possibly be a substitute for the match after n...

Host Mexico look to make history vs. England
A plethora of challenges face England as they battle host Mexico on Sunday night in what will surely be a raucous atmosphere at Mexico City.,The World Cup group of 16 match will be played at 7,200-foot altitude in possible treacherous weather that nearly led to the match being pushed up six hours.,T...

Host Mexico looks to make history vs. England
A plethora of challenges face England as they battle host Mexico on Sunday night in what will surely be a raucous atmosphere at Mexico City.,The World Cup group of 16 match will be played at 7,200-foot altitude in possible treacherous weather that nearly led to the match being pushed up six hours.,T...

Mexico to double security for England match after fan deaths
After four deaths were tied to celebrations surrounding Mexico's round of 32 victory in the World Cup on Tuesday, government officials have moved to reduce crowds at the city's watch parties and double security in advance of Sunday's round of 16 match against England.,Mexico's 2-0 victory against Ec...

Reports: England-Mexico start time Sunday won't be changed
After holding discussions regarding a change for the start time of the World Cup round of 16 match between England and host Mexico on Sunday, the match will remain at its scheduled time, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.,FIFA reportedly spoke with the Mexican and English football federation...

Reports: England-Mexico start time Sunday moving due to storm risk
The start time for the World Cup round of 16 match between England and host Mexico on Sunday is likely to move up to avoid inclement weather, according to multiple reports on Friday.,The kickoff is slated for 6 p.m. local time in Mexico City, 1 a.m. in the United Kingdom. FIFA has discussed moving u...

Thomas Tuchel proud of England’s fight in comeback defeat of DR Congo
For England manager Thomas Tuchel, the stress of a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the World Cup round of 32 on Wednesday was actually the best part.,Harry Kane scored the 12th and 13th goals of his World Cup career in the 75th and 86th minutes to lift the Three Lions t...
