The Latest Breaking News from Mexico City

Fifa chief hails Mexico's readiness as teams prepare for World Cup finals

World football's most powerful administrator Gianni Infantino has hailed the readiness of Mexico for this summer's World Cup during a fact-finding tour of the country in which he met Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, viewing the stadiums in Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara that will stage matches during the month-long competition.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 31

Sheinbaum meets FIFA's Infantino to review Mexico's 2026 World Cup preparations

Mexico is stepping up planning for the 2026 World Cup after President Claudia Sheinbaum met FIFA chief Gianni Infantino in Mexico City

The Independent UK · Mar 31

FIFA 2026 World Cup opening ceremony: Date, time, location and event plans as Mexico play host

As the tournament in North America looms, here's what to expect when it opens up

FourFourTwo · Mar 30

Pentagon Officials Warn Americans Traveling to Mexico for World Cup of Rising Cartel Violence

This summer, Mexico will host more than a dozen matches of the 2026 World Cup across three cities. Currently, the State Department advises Americans traveling to Mexico to exercise increased caution due to terrorism, crime and kidnapping.

Latin Times · Mar 20

Want to Spend the Night in Mexico City's Stadium Azteca? Airbnb and Hugo Sánchez Are Hosting

Airbnb announced a special experience in Mexico that will allow a group of four guests to spend the night of April 5 inside Mexico City Stadium, the venue known for decades as Estadio Azteca, with Hugo Sanchez as host.

Latin Times · Mar 19

Christina Aguilera Fans in Mexico Outraged Over "Extremely Short" Concert and New Mexico Mix-Up and Ask for Government Involvement

MEXICO CITY - What was supposed to be a night of celebration for Mexican fans of Christina Aguilera ended up turning into a storm of criticism, memes and complaints to the Federal Consumer Protection Agency.

Latin Times · Mar 19

10 of the best last-minute spring break deals, from ‘kids stay free’ to ‘50% off’

There are still plenty of deals to be had at hotspots including Mexico, Hawaii and Colorado

The Independent UK · Mar 17

Mexico City sets the world record for the largest soccer class

Mexico City set a world record on Sunday with the largest soccer class ever, with 9,500 participants in the capital’s Zocalo square as the country prepares to host the opening match of the World Cup in June

The Independent UK · Mar 15

Inside Latin America's loudest, proudest musical showcases: The power of Mexico´s Vive Latino and Amazon Music's Role

Mexico's live entertainment has one of its loudest, proudest showcases this weekend, as Vive Latino 2026 returns to Mexico City, bringing not just a stacked lineup but a broader message about where the country now stands in the global concert economy.

Latin Times · Mar 14

How to Watch the Mexico City 'Vive Latino' 2026 Festival from Anywhere in the World

Vive Latino 2026 is going global again, which means fans do not have to be inside Mexico City's Estadio GNP Seguros to catch one of Latin America's biggest music festivals. The 2026 edition is scheduled for March 14 and 15, and Amazon's official partnership with the festival is once again…

Latin Times · Mar 13