By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
World Cup 2026 in NYC: 8 Gridlock Alert Days and Major Street Closures Travelers Must Know
NYC DOT has designated 8 Gridlock Alert Days starting June 13 for World Cup matches. Midtown Manhattan will see street closures, bus-only co
World Cup 2026 Jersey Craze Hits New York, with USA, Brazil, and France Leading Sales
Soccer specialty stores in Manhattan report record-breaking sales ahead of World Cup 2026 matches at MetLife Stadium. The USMNT home jersey
Mexico's 2026 World Cup Roster: Ochoa Makes History, Berterame Left Out
Guillermo Ochoa becomes the first Mexican player to reach six World Cup call-ups. Javier Aguirre prioritizes early camp for domestic players
OG Anunoby: The Knicks' Defensive Key to Stopping Wembanyama in the 2026 NBA Finals
The 2026 NBA Finals pit the San Antonio Spurs against the New York Knicks, echoing the 1999 matchup. Victor Wembanyama is the youngest playe
EA Sports Sidesteps FIFA to Bring World Cup Mode to FC 26
EA Sports has launched a free update for FC 26 called 'The World's Game International Tournament,' featuring 41 of 48 real national teams. T
EA Sports FC 26 Brings World Cup Mode with 48 Teams, Pelé Icon, and New Rewards
EA Sports FC 26 will receive a free World Cup-style update on June 4, featuring a 48-team bracket, 53 licensed national teams, and a revampe
Tim Payne's World Cup Fame Gets a Boost from His Costa Rican Roots
New Zealand defender Tim Payne gained millions of Instagram followers after an Argentine influencer's challenge. His wife Michelle Peters, w
Los Angeles Plans Free World Cup 2026 Events Across 19 Parks
Los Angeles will host over 100 free outdoor screenings across 19 parks during World Cup 2026. The FIFA Fan Festival at the Los Angeles Memor
From Valderrama to Messi: How Latino Stars Built MLS and Now Lead World Cup 2026
Latino stars shaped MLS from its 1996 launch, with icons like Valderrama and Campos giving the league its early identity. Today, players lik
New York and New Jersey Launch Massive Health Operation for 2026 World Cup
New York and New Jersey are rolling out an unprecedented health operation for the 2026 World Cup, targeting disease surveillance, heat wave
World Cup 2026: The Last Dance for Football's Golden Generation
The 2026 World Cup marks the final international stage for a generation of football legends. From Lionel Messi to Neymar, these icons seek o
EA FC 26 Player Ratings: Mbappé, Bonmatí, and the Best in the Virtual Game
EA FC 26 reveals its official player ratings, with Kylian Mbappé and Aitana Bonmatí topping the overall charts at 91. The game's database in