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Cruz Azul gives Chivas their first loss of Clausura 2026

Cruz Azul put a stop to Chivas’ undefeated record in the Clausura 2026 after defeating them by a 2-1 score. In a repeat performance from their Liguilla clash in late 2025, a late goal gave Cruz Azul the victory and although Chivas remained in first place, they are only two points above Cruz Azul now. […]

Mexico announce final three friendlies prior to 2026 World Cup

Mexico announce the final three friendly matches to be played before their participation in the World Cup. Mexico will face off against Ghana, Australia before closing out their preparations against Serbia. Mexico will start their final preparations by facing off against Ghana on May 22nd in Puebla. Eight days later they will travel to Los […]

Mexicans Abroad: How to Watch

MLS Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano – San Diego FC – Is still signed with the team but will not play.  Hector Herrera – Houston Dynamo vs. Chicago Saturday February 21, 2026 – 5:30 PM PT/7:30 PM CT/8:30 PM ET – Apple TV Eredivisie Mateo Chavez – AZ Alkmaar vs. Sparta Rotterdam Sunday February 22, 2026 – […]

Mexico announce squad for friendly against Iceland.

Mexico has announced the 21 players that will face Iceland in a friendly on Wednesday February 25th. Mexico will play their final non FIFA date friendly before the March FIFA break where they will once again return to Mexico and play with their Euro based players. Coach Javier Aguirre made a heavy Chivas side for […]

Chivas win the Superclasico over America and continue on top of Liga MX

Chivas got their most important victory so far in 2026 after defeating their main rivals Club America by a 1-0 score. Chivas continued their perfect record by winning the most important regular season matchup in the Superclasico in a match in which they were overly superior. Club America continue their scoring struggles and now have […]

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Mexico defeat Trinidad and Tobago to qualify to 2026 U17 World Cup

Mexico defeated Trinidad and Tobago by a 2-1 score to win Group A and qualify to the 2026 U17 World Cup. Mexico was once again the better team from the start and although at times they played really well, they failed to open the scoring until late in the 2nd half although the victory was […]

Pumas battles back to defeat Puebla in thrilling encounter

Pumas bounced back after going down 2-0 to get a 3-2 victory against Puebla. After a harsh week in which Pumas was the only Liga MX team to be eliminated from the CONCACAF Champions Cup, Pumas got a key away win to climb to 2nd place in Liga MX for a moment and with a […]

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Mexicans Abroad: How to Watch

MLS Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano – No recent news about his future.  Hector Herrera – Houston Dynamo – In preseason.  Eredivisie Mateo Chavez – AZ Alkmaar vs. Excelsior  Saturday February 14, 2026 – 9:45 AM PT/11:45 AM CT/12:45 PM ET – ESPN  Stephano Carrillo – 2nd Division – FC Dordrecht vs. FC Emmen  Friday February 13, […]

Brilliant start gives Mexico solid win over Barbados

A three goal start placed Mexico in route to a 4-1 victory over Barbados in their third math of the 2026 U17 World Cup qualifiers. In a battle of leaders of Group A, Mexico came out swinging and later on were able to manage the game to get the three key points. Mexico is now […]

Club América advances to the next round of the Concacaf Champions Cup

After a scoreless second leg, Club América advanced to the next round of the Concacaf Champions Cup over Olimpia. While the Aguilas dominated the game in terms of numbers, they were unable to capitalize on any of their chances and they were lucky their opponent did not make them pay for their misses. Now América […]

Pumas’ victory over San Diego FC not enough to prevent elimination

Pumas defeated San Diego FC by a 1-0 score that was not enough to overcome the 4-1 loss in the first leg and Pumas was eliminated from the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Pumas went on the offense from the start but were caught a couple of times on counter attacks and were not able to create […]

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Mexico easily defeat Saint Martin to continue up top in U17 World Cup qualification

Mexico easily dispatched Saint Martin with a 4-0 victory in their second match of the 2026 U17 World Cup qualifiers. Mexico continued in first place in Group A after once again completely dominating the match in route to another three points. Mexico will now face fellow leader Barbados in a key match that should determine […]

Club América registers another win after they defeated Monterrey 1-0

After a slow start to the season, Club América looks to be on the right track after three straight wins. While they struggled throughout the match, the team was able to pull through thanks to a goal by Alejandro Zendejas. Unfortunately, the Mexican-American was forced out of the game in the 75th minute and from […]

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Late goal give Atlas the tie against struggling Pumas

A goal a minute from injury tie gave Atlas a 2-2 tie against Pumas. Atlas once again got heroic late goal to stun a Pumas’ side that continues to struggle after their terrible mid week loss in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Atlas will hope to continue their good run when they travel to face Pachuca […]

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Mexicans Abroad: How to Watch

MLS Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano – San Diego FC  Just earlier this year San Diego let it be publicly known that Lozano was not in their plans and that they would find a solution that is best for both parties. That has yet to happen as the Mexican player continues with the team but he will […]

Chivas struggles but gets the win over Mazatlan to continue on top of Liga MX

Chivas made it five out of five after defeating Mazatlan by a 2-1 score to remain undefeated and the top team in Liga MX. Still Chivas struggled at the end and might have suffered key injuries which make it a costly victory just a week before their biggest regular season clash against Club America in […]

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Mexico demolished Sint Maarten in start of their U17 World Cup qualification

Mexico made a great start to their 2026 U17 World Cup campaign by destroying Sint Maarten by a 10-0 score. Mexico got an early three goal lead but missed a number of chances before turning it on in the 2nd half against a Caribbean side that was completely out of their level from the first […]

San Diego FC crush Pumas in their CONCACAF Champions Cup debut

San Diego FC made a statement in their CONCACAF Champions Cup debut by demolishing a pathetic Pumas by a 4-1 score. San Diego FC went on the offensive from the start and overcame and early goal to crush a Pumas side that was extremely defensive and had no idea of what to do once they […]

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Mexico’s name squad for U17 World Cup qualifiers

Mexico will start their U17 World Cup campaign this week as they try to make it to the 2026 U17 World Cup. Mexico has name the squad and is already in Trinidad and Tobago, where they will take part in four matches as they look to book the only spot for the World Cup in […]

Club América earns their first win of the season after defeating Necaxa 2-0

Club América recorded their first win of the season after they defeated Necaxa at home. While their first victory should be a cause for celebration the environment around the club is bittersweet as many changes are around the corner for the tricampeon.  The day started off with warm sensations for América as two important players […]

Chivas remains up top of Liga MX after defeating Atletico San Luis

Chivas made it four out of four as they got another victory, this time by a 3-2 score, over Atletico San Luis. Chivas continued as the only team to have 100% of their points so far in the Clausura 2026 and are solidly in first place in Liga MX. They should be heavy favorites to […]

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Pumas crush Santos to get first home victory of 2026

Pumas got their first victory at home and got it in grand style after crushing Santos Laguna by a 4-0 score. After a great 1st half, Pumas placed the game away and climbed temporarily to the third spot as they continue being undefeated in the 2026 Clausura. Pumas will start their CONCACAF Champions campaign on […]

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Report: Academy product Ralph Orquin will leave Club América for a move to Europe

Rumors have started that youngster Ralph Orquin will not renew his contract with Club América, opting for a move to Europe in the summer instead. The young player has the chance to fight for a spot with his boyhood club but instead he wants a new experience and has even gone as far as obtaining […]

Mexico complete friendly tour with victory over Bolivia

Mexico close out their January friendly tour with another victory by a 1-0 score, this time over Bolivia. Once again Mexico was the better team but didn’t give a great performance especially on offense. Mexico ends their Central and South America tour and will now return to Mexico where they will play another non FIFA […]

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Ricardo Faty talks to Zach Lowy about Guillermo Ochoa

Ex football player Ricardo Faty has retired and moved on to coaching. The ex Senegalese international had a solid playing career as is now transitioning to a coaching career in the place where he started his rise as a player, the world famous French training center, Clairefontaine. His career was recently explored in an article […]