US and Mexico restart USMCA talks as Trump hits Canada with tariffs
Why it matters: The July 1 nonrenewal starts a 10-year countdown for the pact unless all three countries agree on changes.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +1
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England beat Mexico 3-2 at Azteca to reach World Cup quarters
What's next: England face Norway in Miami on Saturday after surviving nearly 50 minutes with 10 men.
England's Jordan Henderson ruled out after wrist surgery at World Cup
What's next: England heads to its quarterfinal against Norway without the veteran midfielder after he was hurt celebrating the 3-2 win over Mexico.
Starmer pressed FIFA to keep England-Mexico kickoff in place
What's new: British officials also contacted diplomats in Mexico City as FIFA weighed a 6-hour move over storm forecasts.
BBC Sport, Fox News
Uzbekistan opens against Colombia at Azteca in debut test
The match closes the first round of group play, after Group K opened with Portugal and RD Kongo drawing 1-1.
Republika, The Guardian (Football) +2
2 Chinese World Cup fans robbed at gunpoint in Mexico City
What's new: Mexican authorities detained one suspect after the airport-area holdup and the Chinese Embassy issued a safety advisory.
Mexico opens 2026 World Cup with 2-0 win over South Africa
Julian Quinones scored the tournament's first goal in the ninth minute, and Raul Jimenez added one after South Africa finished with nine men.
Republika, Antara News +4
Protests in Mexico City threaten World Cup fan festival opening
Why it matters: The unrest puts President Claudia Sheinbaum under added pressure as Mexico tries to showcase itself to the world.
Bloomberg, BBC News (World) +2
Mexico, South Africa open 2026 World Cup at Azteca
The 2026 edition will feature 48 nations, 104 matches and be cohosted by the United States, Canada and Meksiko.
Antara News, Republika