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Copa Libertadores Quarter-Finals Deliver High Drama as South American Heavyweights Clash for Continental Glory

South America’s premier club football tournament ignited over the weekend with intense, high-stakes Copa Libertadores quarter-final showdowns across Brazil and Argentina.

By Roberto Fuentes Mora · Sep 21, 2026 · 3 min read
SPORTS

South American Athletics Programs Surge as Regional Stars Target 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Boosted by record performances at recent continental championships, South American athletic federations are launching intensive high-performance programs ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

Sep 11, 2026 · 3 min read
SPORTS

Mexico City Sets Up 18 Free Fan Festivals for World Cup 2026

Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada announced 18 free fan festivals spread across the capital for the 2026 World Cup, with live broadcasts, gastronomy, and cultural activities in alcohol-free venues.

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SPORTS

Azteca Stadium Opens a World Cup for the Third Time

Mexico City's Estadio Azteca will become the first stadium in the world to open three FIFA World Cups, in a historic tournament featuring 48 national teams and 104 matches.

· 2 min
SPORTS

Mexico Deploys 100,000 Officers for World Cup Security

Mexico deployed 100,000 security personnel, 2,000 military vehicles and drones at tourist sites and World Cup 2026 host cities, following the shooting at the Teotihuacan pyramids.

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SPORTS

Fox Acquires Tigo Sports, Launches Channel in C. America

Fox Corporation acquired Tigo Sports and will launch Fox Channel in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama with more than 800 sporting events per year.

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SPORTS

Argentina Seeks Its Second Star at the 2026 World Cup

Argentina arrives at the 2026 World Cup as defending champion and unbeaten in qualifying, with Messi at 38 seeking his second World Cup title as captain.

· 1 min
SPORTS

Mexico to Host the World Cup for the Third Time in History

Mexico prepares to host the World Cup for the third time with investments of 3.5 billion pesos in three cities and the Azteca Stadium as the unique historic venue.

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