By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
Security Mistake Leads to Emotional Father-Son Moment for Neymar After Brazil's World Cup Win
After Brazil's 3-0 victory over Scotland in Miami, stadium security briefly mistook Neymar's 14-year-old son Davi Lucca for a pitch invader.
Guillermo Ochoa Bids Farewell to Mexico at Estadio Azteca, Ending a Golden Era
Guillermo Ochoa ended his international career with an emotional farewell at Estadio Azteca during the 2026 World Cup. The goalkeeper, known
Mexico's 2026 World Cup Knockout Road: From Mexico City to New York
Mexico dominated Group A with nine points, securing home-field advantage for the Round of 32. The path to the final could include matchups a
Mexico's 2026 World Cup Round of 32: Potential Third-Place Opponents from Groups C, E, F, H, and I
Mexico secured nine points to win Group A. Under the 48-team format, they face a third-place finisher from Groups C, E, F, H, or I. Scotland
World Cup 2026: 12 Teams Secure Round of 32 Spots, 8 Nations Eliminated
Twelve teams have clinched Round of 32 berths in the 2026 World Cup, including co-hosts Mexico and the United States. South Africa achieved
Sons of Football Legends Forge Their Own Path at the 2026 World Cup
Giovanni Simeone, Luca Zidane, and Justin Kluivert are among the sons of legends competing at the 2026 World Cup. They face immense pressure
2026 World Cup Group Stage: Seven Teams Advance, Five Eliminated After Matchday 2
Seven teams have clinched their spots in the Round of 32 after Matchday 2 of the 2026 World Cup. Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia lead Latin
Cameron Carr: The Lakers' Draft Pick Built to Unlock Luka Dončić's Full Potential
The Lakers selected Cameron Carr with the 24th pick to build around Luka Dončić. Carr's 37.4% three-point shooting and 7-foot-1 wingspan mak
Colombia Faces Pressure as Key Ingredient for 2026 World Cup Glory
Colombia's national team is in Guadalajara preparing for the 2026 World Cup, with midfielder Jhon Arias emphasizing that managing pressure i
Mexico's Soccer Baby Jesus: Faith Meets World Cup Fever in Mexico City Cathedral
Mexico City's Metropolitan Cathedral displays a Baby Jesus statue in El Tri's green jersey, drawing devotees seeking divine help for the Wor
Messi and Mbappé Turn World Cup Scoring Race Into a Historic Duel
Lionel Messi now holds the all-time World Cup scoring record with 18 goals after a brace against Austria. Kylian Mbappé responded hours late
Colombia's World Cup Jersey Becomes a Political Flashpoint in Presidential Race
Colombia's World Cup jersey became a political symbol during the presidential election, with candidate Abelardo de la Espriella using it as