Mexico City
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Mexico City, translated into English and compared across sources. 45 recent stories.
At 91, Daniel Housidman Puts His Fortune Into Philanthropy and Israel
Daniel Housidman, 91, says his health comes from discipline, genetics and luck, and he now focuses on philanthropy. His family donated 200 million shekels to Reuth’s new rehabilit…
A look inside the stadiums hosting the World Cup
The article showcases the stadiums that will host World Cup matches across Mexico, the United States, and Canada. It notes that the opener will be at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City…
Mexico cruise past Czechia 3-0 to finish perfect in Group A, Ochoa gets emotional farewell
Mexico beat Czechia 3-0 to complete a perfect Group A campaign and advance to the knockout stage. Guillermo Ochoa made an emotional late appearance in his sixth World Cup, while M…
South Africa Makes History, Mexico Advances Perfectly at World Cup 2026
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time and finish second in Group A. Mexico completed a perfect group stage with a 3-0 win over…
World Cup group stage enters chaotic final round, with Cape Verde still able to top Spain
The 2026 World Cup group stage will be decided in a simultaneous final round, with eight third-place teams also advancing. Spain, Uruguay, and especially Cape Verde remain in a dr…
Brazilian Football Chief Faces Corruption Claims Over Private Trips and Luxury Spending
Brazilian media says CBF president Samir Xaud used federation resources to cover luxury trips, hotel stays, and travel for women, including a reported mistress in New York. The al…
Former Mexico City Borough Chief Goes Viral for Her World Cup Look
Sandra Cuevas, a former Mexico City borough chief, has gone viral during the 2026 World Cup for her appearances supporting Mexico. Online attention focused on her bold clothing an…
How Gianni Infantino Turned FIFA Into a Private Corporate Empire
The article says the first week of the 2026 World Cup exposed FIFA under Gianni Infantino as politicized, authoritarian, and commercially captured. It details ticket-price scandal…
Mexico beats South Korea to win Group A and reach the round of 32
Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 at Akron Stadium near Guadalajara to finish first in Group A. Luis Romo scored in the 50th minute after a goalkeeping error, and Mexico became the firs…
Czech Republic and South Africa Meet in Crucial World Cup Group A Match
Czech Republic and South Africa met in Atlanta on Thursday in a decisive Group A World Cup clash after losing their openers. The Czech side made five changes and South Africa miss…
Israel Cuts Ties With EU Foreign Policy Chief Over Reported Apartheid Comparison
Israel has cut off contacts with Kaja Kallas, the EU’s top foreign policy official, after a report that she compared Israel to apartheid South Africa. The move comes as the EU rem…
Drone intercepted over South Korea's closed World Cup training camp in Mexico City
An unidentified drone was intercepted over South Korea’s closed World Cup training camp in Mexico City before its match against Mexico. Police and FIFA have opened investigations…
FIFA’s World Cup Pricing Spurs Anger, Not the Expected Local Boom
FIFA’s North American World Cup has become a showcase for soaring prices, not just record scale. Dynamic ticket pricing, expensive travel and hotel costs, and higher local transpo…
England Thrill in Texas, Ghana Stun Panama, Uzbekistan Make World Cup History
England beat Croatia 4-2 in Arlington, Ghana scored in the 95th minute to edge Panama 1-0 in Toronto, and Colombia defeated World Cup debutant Uzbekistan 3-1 in Mexico City. Harry…
Ronaldo leads Portugal against DR Congo in Group H opener
Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo faced off Wednesday night in Houston in the first match of World Cup Group H. Cristiano Ronaldo started for Portugal in his sixth Wor…
World Cup Day 7: Ronaldo’s Possible Farewell, England Face Croatia
Day 7 of the 2026 World Cup features Cristiano Ronaldo’s possible final tournament with Portugal, England against Croatia, and two later matches involving Ghana, Panama, Uzbekista…
German Foreign Minister Urges Putin to Start Talks on Ending the War
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged Vladimir Putin to begin negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. Speaking in Mexico City, he said Europe must be directly involved in…
Brazil Football Chief Faces Claims of Using Federation Funds for Private Trips
Brazilian football federation president Samir Xaud is accused of using federation funds for trips involving his wife and alleged mistresses. Journalist Léo Dias reported hotel bil…
Musician Oliver Tree Dies in Rio Helicopter Collision at 32
Oliver Tree, 32, died in a helicopter collision over western Rio de Janeiro that killed six people and caused a car-lot fire. Brazilian investigators are probing the crash, while…
Why Trump Skipped the U.S. World Cup Opener
Donald Trump did not attend the United States’ 4-1 World Cup win over Paraguay because he is focused on a UFC event at the White House. Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum also missed her…
Pro-Palestinian Protest Targets FIFA Over Israel at World Cup Opening in Canada
Pro-Palestinian activists protested near a World Cup match in Toronto, urging FIFA to expel Israel and accusing the organization of double standards. Separately, Palestinian footb…
Iran complains FIFA failed to secure U.S. entry for World Cup officials
Iran says FIFA failed to secure U.S. visas for 15 senior federation officials traveling to World Cup games in the United States. Tehran says the denials, justified by Washington o…
EU Foreign Policy Chief Sparks Outrage After Israel Apartheid Comparison
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is under fire after reportedly comparing Israel to apartheid South Africa in closed meetings in Mexico City. The remarks angered Israel and sev…
Hundreds of Seats Left Empty at Czech Republic, South Korea World Cup Match
Hundreds of seats were empty at the Czech Republic versus South Korea World Cup match in Guadalajara on Thursday. The empties came despite FIFA claims of huge demand and amid crit…
Shakira’s World Cup Opening Act Sparks a Doppelganger Conspiracy Online
Shakira opened the 2026 World Cup ceremony in Mexico City with Burna Boy, but social media soon spread claims that a body double performed instead. Fans countered with photos, reh…
Brazilian Referee Goes Viral After Three Red Cards in World Cup Opener
Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio went viral after issuing three red cards in Mexico’s 2-0 World Cup 2026 opener against South Africa at the Azteca Stadium. The three dismissals, i…
How a 1969 Soccer Rivalry Escalated Into an Air War
A 1969 World Cup qualifier between Honduras and El Salvador helped spark the Soccer War. After riots, expulsions, and a brief invasion, the conflict ended in about 100 hours with…
Mexico and South Korea Open World Cup 2026 With Wins, Drama and Red Cards
Mexico opened World Cup 2026 with a 2-0 home win over South Africa at the Azteca, in a match featuring three red cards and Raúl Jiménez’s first World Cup goal. South Korea then ca…
Mexico City Erupts in Rain-Soaked Celebration After World Cup Opener Win
Mexico City celebrated late into the night after Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in its World Cup opener. Despite heavy rain and a heavy security presence, fans filled the streets, b…
World Cup Opens in Mexico City With High Price Tags and Early Surprises
The 2026 World Cup opened in Mexico City with an opening ceremony and a stadium described as serving wealthy fans. South Korea beat Czechia 2-1, Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0…
Trump Iran Announcement Coincides With World Cup Kickoff
Donald Trump said a deal with Iran was near and canceled planned strikes just before the 2026 World Cup opened in Mexico City. The article says there is no proof the announcement…
Mexico Opens 2026 World Cup With 2-0 Win Over South Africa
Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Friday. Julian Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored, while Shakira perf…
World Cup 2026 Gets Underway as the Biggest Tournament in History Opens in Mexico
World Cup 2026 opened at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City with Mexico facing South Africa in the tournament's first match. The expanded competition features 48 teams across the Unite…
The Biggest and Most Expensive World Cup in History Kicks Off
The FIFA World Cup kicks off tonight in Mexico City, with a record 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Final tickets are selling for $6,000 to $1…
Protest Before Opening Ceremony: 'They Are Killing Our People, and You Are Celebrating'
Dozens of protesters demonstrated near Azteca Stadium in Mexico City ahead of the opening ceremony for World Cup 2026, condemning Mexico’s unresolved disappearances. The first of…
Kickoff Whistle: A Personal and Absurd Journey Through World Cup Opening Matches
A Walla Sports column reflects on World Cup opening matches through the writer’s personal memories from 1974 to 2022, beginning with tonight’s Mexico against South Africa opener a…
“Hear What Happened”: The Nightly Roundup of the World Cup
The 2026 World Cup begins Thursday night with Mexico opening against South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Ynet is launching “Hear What Happened,” a daily segment that wi…
Mystic, Pundits and Supercomputer Weigh In on Who Will Lift the World Cup
The 2026 World Cup begins at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium, with 48 teams competing over 104 matches. Mystic Athos Salome, BBC pundits, Opta’s supercomputer and Microsoft Copilot a…
Revolution on the Way? FIFA’s New Transfer Market Rules
FIFA has approved sweeping changes to international transfer regulations after two years of negotiations and legal disputes, according to Spain’s AS. The new rules, including mand…
Military Presence on the Streets as Violent Protests Rock Mexico City Ahead of Opening Match
Mexico City is hosting the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, but hours before kickoff there are protests, criticism over ticket prices and a major security deployment. Authorit…
The World Cup Returns to the Temple of Football, and There Is a Sense of Divine Providence in Mexico City
The article page features a headline about the World Cup returning to the temple of football and a sense of divine providence in Mexico City. The body also includes several unrela…
Altitude Anxiety: The Challenge at Mexico City’s Legendary Stadium That Will Open the World Cup
The opening matches of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City will be played at Estadio Azteca, where the high altitude of about 2,250 meters above sea level is expected to pose major…
“Worth Every Dollar”: Fans Who Came to the World Cup Aren’t Deterred by the Prices | Special Report
In Mexico City’s Plaza El Ángel de la Independencia, fans from Mexico and abroad gathered as the World Cup got underway. José Macías, a Mexican living in the U.S., said he paid $2…
Back to the Scene of the Crime: A Full-Circle Return to the Azteca
Veteran broadcaster Yoram Arbel says he will call the World Cup opener on June 11 from Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium, returning to the venue where he covered Diego Maradona’s famou…
FBI probe exposed the scale of the NBA’s trouble
The article page is largely a roundup of unrelated sports, politics, and culture items, with the main headline saying only the FBI managed to expose the full scale of the NBA’s tr…