By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
New York's World Cup Luxury Packages Start at $30,000 for the Ultra-Rich
New York's World Cup luxury packages range from $30,000 for a penthouse suite to $1 million for a six-day experience. The Mark Hotel offers
MetLife World Cup Train Fares Spark Outrage Among Latino Fans
NJ Transit sets $105 round-trip fare for World Cup trains to MetLife Stadium, nearly eight times the usual cost. Fans from New York's Latino
Inter Miami to Host 2026 Campeones Cup: Cruz Azul or Toluca Awaits
Inter Miami will host the 2026 Campeones Cup on September 16 at NU Stadium. The Mexican opponent will be decided on July 25 when Toluca face
EA FC 26 World Cup Mode Arrives: 48 Teams, Pelé Icon, and Summer Football
EA Sports FC 26 introduces a 48-team international tournament mode on June 4, featuring 53 licensed national teams and new stadiums. Ultimat
Ángel Di María on Messi vs. Ronaldo: Natural Genius Over Relentless Work
Ángel Di María, a teammate of both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, weighs in on the GOAT debate. He credits Messi's natural genius as th
Argentina's World Cup Training in Kansas City Closed to Public After Fan Frenzy
Kansas City police issued a public safety advisory after crowds gathered for Argentina's training sessions. The Albiceleste's practices at C
Emiliano Martínez Confirms He'll Be Fit for Argentina's World Cup Opener
Emiliano Martínez suffered a minor finger fracture during warm-ups before the Europa League final. He is now training separately in Kansas C
Navigate Texas Traffic Like a Pro During the 2026 World Cup
AT&T Stadium in Arlington will host nine World Cup matches, causing heavy traffic on I-30 and SH 360. Use the NCTCOG Game Plan website and G
EA FC 26 World Cup Mode: The 10 Best National Teams to Win It All
France leads with Mbappé's speed and deep bench. Spain and England offer technical control. Argentina and Brazil bring champion pedigree. Mo
Bad Bunny's Monaco Moment with Red Bull Racing Still Resonates
Red Bull Racing revisits Bad Bunny's iconic Monaco Grand Prix visit, where he examined a race car with precision. The crossover underscores
Cruz Azul's Right-Back Search: Five Targets to Bolster the Defense for Apertura 2026
Cruz Azul is prioritizing a right-back signing for Apertura 2026. Options range from European-based talents like Julián Araujo to Liga MX ve
Scaloni names nine teams that could dethrone Argentina at the 2026 World Cup
Lionel Scaloni has identified nine national teams he believes could prevent Argentina from repeating as World Cup champions. The list includ