The world Cup opening ceremony featuring Shakira and her famous 'Dai-Dai' song will be on display ahead of the kick-off between Mexico and South Africa.

Mexico will be on fire,” Santiago Giménez says and his face lights up as he discusses the prospect of his vast, football-crazy nation finally winning the World Cup.

© Agustin Cuevas/Getty ImagesGilberto Mora playing for Mexico. Mora earned the trust of head coach Javier Aguirre after standing out over the last two seasons with ...

Mexico will make history this summer as the first country to host three World Cups, but the excitement over that record is not reflected among Mexican fans. Francisco Javier Ferreira remembers the two World Cups he attended in his home country in 1970 and ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 29: Diego Maradona of Argentina, hoists the FIFA World Cup trophy, celebrating as he is carried off the field by fans and teammates after the 1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico Final between Argentina and West Germany on June 29th, 1986 ...

The latest in our series on the most exciting youngsters heading to the FIFA World Cup 2026 is dedicated to Mexico prodigy Gilberto Mora. As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ draws closer, we are spotlighting some youngsters seemingly set to illuminate the ...

The U.S. men's national team and Mexico enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup as two of the three co-hosts, meaning both will look to capitalize on home-field advantage in what's to become the biggest sporting event in North America's history. The World Cup will ...

USA TODAY Sports' Jon Arnold breaks down Mexicos 2-0 win over South Africa in the World Cup opener. Sports Pulse