Will violence, protests and strikes test Mexico’s World Cup cohost status?
Fans and rights groups have raised safety concerns in Mexico, which opens the FIFA World Cup on June 11 .
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One month to the World Cup: Five trending topics among football fans
From collectible shirts to broadcasting issues, here’s what global football fans are discussing before World Cup 2026.
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All to know about the FIFA World Cup squad announcements and player lists
From squad submission deadlines to player replacements, Global News Insight breaks down the key information for the tournament.
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Huge fire at Mexican fair kills five people
At least five people were killed after a massive fire broke out at a fairground in Villahermosa, southeastern Mexico.
Published On 7 May 2026
Five weeks to FIFA World Cup: Teams, groups, format and full match schedule
All the teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times for the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
From: NewsFeed
BTS draws 50,000 fans in less than five hours to Mexico City palace
K-pop group BTS appeared on the balcony of Mexico’s National Palace after meeting President Claudia Sheinbaum.
Published On 7 May 2026
From: NewsFeed
Strong security presence in Mexico’s Sinaloa state amid cartel violence
Security forces have intensified their presence across parts of Mexico’s Sinaloa.
Published On 5 May 2026
Mexico’s Sinaloa state governor resigns amid US drug trafficking charges
Ruben Rocha Moya again denies allegations he shielded cartel, says taking ‘temporary leave’ to defend self.
Mexico’s Sheinbaum questions US claims of drug ties to Sinaloa governor
US prosecutors unsealed an indictment charging Ruben Rocha and nine others over alleged Sinaloa cartel links.
US indicts Sinaloa governor, 9 others over Mexican drug cartel links
Indictment alleges that Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and other current and former officials worked with cartel leaders.
