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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.