Feed MRSS-S Noticias, english.elpais.com, sports en-us https://english.elpais.com Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:15:17 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-08/world-cup-spurs-mexican-americans-to-reconnect-putting-on-the-mexican-jersey-this-time-took-on-a-different-meaning.html Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:15:17 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-08/world-cup-spurs-mexican-americans-to-reconnect-putting-on-the-mexican-jersey-this-time-took-on-a-different-meaning.html Alfredo Corchado Mexico’s historic run has inspired millions of migrants and their descendants to seek out and rebuild their roots with their country of origin Mexico’s historic run has inspired millions of migrants and their descendants to seek out and rebuild their roots with their country of origin FIFA México Los Ángeles Donald Trump El Paso CHRIS TORRES (EFE) World Cup Fans celebrate a Mexico goal against England in Seattle on July 5. Fans celebrate a Mexico goal against England in Seattle on July 5. <p>Mexico’s improbable World Cup winning streak ended Sunday with <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-03/from-hooligans-to-exemplary-fans-the-english-return-to-mexico-after-40-years.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-03/from-hooligans-to-exemplary-fans-the-english-return-to-mexico-after-40-years.html">a loss to England</a>, but it didn’t keep the team’s heart and tenacity from delivering one successful outcome: A notable increase in Mexican-Americans venturing south to reconnect with their roots, language and culture, longtime observers and travel figures show. </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-08/world-cup-spurs-mexican-americans-to-reconnect-putting-on-the-mexican-jersey-this-time-took-on-a-different-meaning.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-07/naomi-osaka-grows-under-the-inspiration-of-kill-bill-playing-like-this-she-can-win-wimbledon.html Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:19:07 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-07/naomi-osaka-grows-under-the-inspiration-of-kill-bill-playing-like-this-she-can-win-wimbledon.html Alejandro Ciriza Istúriz Inspired by Tarantino’s film, the Japanese-born, US-raised player recovers the most intimidating version of herself on a surface where she didn’t feel comfortable. She will play Muchová for a place in the semifinals Inspired by Tarantino’s film, the Japanese-born, US-raised player recovers the most intimidating version of herself on a surface where she didn’t feel comfortable. She will play Muchová for a place in the semifinals Wimbledon Naomi Osaka Tennis World Tour Quentin Tarantino Kill Bill Martina Navratilova TOLGA AKMEN (EFE) Naomi Osaka Naomi Osaka sprints during a match at Wimbledon. Naomi Osaka sprints during a match at Wimbledon. <p>It’s midmorning at the Somerset Road entrance to Wimbledon, and there is a buzz because it is no ordinary day. The king is back — <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-01-23/summer-relaxation-and-cutting-edge-style-why-roger-federer-dubbed-australia-the-happy-slam.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-01-23/summer-relaxation-and-cutting-edge-style-why-roger-federer-dubbed-australia-the-happy-slam.html">Roger Federer.</a> Impeccably suited, the Swiss genius walks toward the Centre Court facilities with that unique, buoyant gait of his, flanked by an elegantly uniformed entourage (all wearing sunglasses) in a scene that echoes <i>Reservoir Dogs</i> and that opening set to <i>Little Green Bag</i>. The movie that now inspires Naomi Osaka — the shooting star who burst on the scene and then, for reasons not entirely clear, vanished — is also by Tarantino. In her laudable effort to return to the top of the tennis world, the Japanese player has been walking the runway and these days wears a kimono with a specific origin: <i>Kill Bill</i>.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-07/naomi-osaka-grows-under-the-inspiration-of-kill-bill-playing-like-this-she-can-win-wimbledon.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-07/gianni-infantino-from-la-liga-intern-to-fifas-balogun-debacle.html Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:35:16 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-07/gianni-infantino-from-la-liga-intern-to-fifas-balogun-debacle.html Ladislao Javier Moñino The head of world soccer lived in Madrid for three months before becoming the face of the Champions League draws and, much later, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies The head of world soccer lived in Madrid for three months before becoming the face of the Champions League draws and, much later, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies FIFA FIFA Football Donald Trump Gianni Infantino DPA vía Europa Press (DPA vía Europa Press) 2026 FIFA World Cup - Mexico vs. England FIFA president Gianni Infantino in the Azteca Stadium box during Sunday’s Mexico–England match. FIFA president Gianni Infantino in the Azteca Stadium box during Sunday’s Mexico–England match. <p>Gianni Infantino had a poker face as he watched Mexico take on England at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday. By then, controversy had already erupted over <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-06/memes-of-the-trump-card-that-saved-balogun.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-06/memes-of-the-trump-card-that-saved-balogun.html">FIFA’s decision to clear U.S. forward Folarin Balogun</a> to face Belgium on Tuesday after his red-card suspension was overturned.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-07/gianni-infantino-from-la-liga-intern-to-fifas-balogun-debacle.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-07/belgium-crushes-the-united-states-after-trumps-controversial-intervention-with-fifa.html Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:25:09 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-07/belgium-crushes-the-united-states-after-trumps-controversial-intervention-with-fifa.html Andrés Burgo Pochettino’s side falls well short of its earlier performances and bows out in the round of 16 Pochettino’s side falls well short of its earlier performances and bows out in the round of 16 FIFA Donald Trump Gianni Infantino Mauricio Pochettino Lee Smith (REUTERS) FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - United States v Belgium Romelu Lukaku celebrates Belgium’s fourth goal against the United States. Romelu Lukaku celebrates Belgium’s fourth goal against the United States. <p>Soccer still has defenses against injustice. Or against the most <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-06/trumps-fifa-intervention-sparks-a-world-cup-scandal-us-president-admits-he-called-infantino-to-request-a-review-of-baloguns-red-card.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-06/trumps-fifa-intervention-sparks-a-world-cup-scandal-us-president-admits-he-called-infantino-to-request-a-review-of-baloguns-red-card.html">blatant intrusion</a> from political power into a World Cup that anyone can remember. On Monday evening in Seattle, Belgium earned on the pitch what the United States had also tried to secure from the White House: the Red Devils thrashed their opponents 4–1 and advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, where they will face Spain this Friday in Los Angeles.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-07/belgium-crushes-the-united-states-after-trumps-controversial-intervention-with-fifa.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-06/memes-of-the-trump-card-that-saved-balogun.html Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:01:18 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-06/memes-of-the-trump-card-that-saved-balogun.html EL PAÍS Social media users have used AI to react to the US president's mediation with FIFA to review the sanctions imposed on the American goal scorer in the most recent match Social media users have used AI to react to the US president's mediation with FIFA to review the sanctions imposed on the American goal scorer in the most recent match FIFA Folarin Balogun Donald Trump Gianni Infantino Social media reacts to FIFA's decision to suspend Balogun's one-game ban An AI-generated photo making fun of Trump's call to Infantino requesting a review of the red card against Balogun. An AI-generated photo making fun of Trump's call to Infantino requesting a review of the red card against Balogun. <p></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-06/trumps-fifa-intervention-sparks-a-world-cup-scandal-us-president-admits-he-called-infantino-to-request-a-review-of-baloguns-red-card.html Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:59:23 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-06/trumps-fifa-intervention-sparks-a-world-cup-scandal-us-president-admits-he-called-infantino-to-request-a-review-of-baloguns-red-card.html Jesús-Sérvulo González Moreno The long-standing friendship between the two leaders fuels suspicions over the decision to allow the US team’s leading scorer to play in the game against Belgium Monday night The long-standing friendship between the two leaders fuels suspicions over the decision to allow the US team’s leading scorer to play in the game against Belgium Monday night FIFA Gianni Infantino Donald Trump Folarin Balogun Bosnia Herzegovina Leah Millis (REUTERS) FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump holds red card as he meets with FIFA President Infantino in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington U.S. President Donald Trump displays a red card gifted to him by FIFA president Gianni Infantino during a visit to the White House in 2018. U.S. President Donald Trump displays a red card gifted to him by FIFA president Gianni Infantino during a visit to the White House in 2018. <p>The new scandal rocking the 2026 World Cup is not on the pitch. This time it involves world football’s top official, Gianni Infantino, over the governing body’s decision to reverse the one-game suspension of <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-06-24/folarin-balogun-the-us-striker-who-wouldnt-be-american-if-it-were-up-to-trump.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-06-24/folarin-balogun-the-us-striker-who-wouldnt-be-american-if-it-were-up-to-trump.html">Folarin Balogun</a>, the United States’ leading scorer, after a phone call from his friend Donald Trump.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-06/trumps-fifa-intervention-sparks-a-world-cup-scandal-us-president-admits-he-called-infantino-to-request-a-review-of-baloguns-red-card.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-03/from-hooligans-to-exemplary-fans-the-english-return-to-mexico-after-40-years.html Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:28:13 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-03/from-hooligans-to-exemplary-fans-the-english-return-to-mexico-after-40-years.html Verónica Garrido In the 1986 World Cup, England supporters became violent, reinforcing security measures in Mexico. Today the face of one of the most feared fan cohorts has changed  In the 1986 World Cup, England supporters became violent, reinforcing security measures in Mexico. Today the face of one of the most feared fan cohorts has changed  FIFA México Argentina Liverpool Monte Fresco (Mirrorpix vía Getty Images) English return to Mexico England fans during the game against Argentina, at the Azteca Stadium, on June 22, 1986. England fans during the game against Argentina, at the Azteca Stadium, on June 22, 1986. <p>They arrived with shaved heads, polo shirts and tattoos to drink and fight in the streets. It was 1986 and hordes of English hooligans landed in Mexico for the World Cup. They passed through the city of Monterrey flexing their muscles until they reached Mexico City, where they engaged in a number of brawls with the Argentinian fans. On July 5, the England team returns to <a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2025-11-02/azteca-stadium-residents-vs-the-2026-world-cup-theyre-getting-rich-at-our-expense.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/international/2025-11-02/azteca-stadium-residents-vs-the-2026-world-cup-theyre-getting-rich-at-our-expense.html">the Azteca Stadium</a> to play Mexico, but they will be supported by an altogether different type of fan. The hooligans who terrorized Mexico in 1986 now appear to be extinct.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-07-03/from-hooligans-to-exemplary-fans-the-english-return-to-mexico-after-40-years.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-28/which-national-soccer-teams-have-the-worlds-best-players.html Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:30:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-28/which-national-soccer-teams-have-the-worlds-best-players.html Patricia San Juan The ideal starting 11 is spread across seven squads as some of the game’s greatest goalscorers take their final bow at the 2026 World Cup The ideal starting 11 is spread across seven squads as some of the game’s greatest goalscorers take their final bow at the 2026 World Cup FIFA Lionel Messi Lamine Yamal Ecuador Portugal Cristiano Ronaldo DPA vía Europa Press (DPA vía Europa Press) 2026 FIFA World Cup - Argentina vs Algeria Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal in Kansas City on June 16, 2026. Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal in Kansas City on June 16, 2026. <p>At the end of each season, FIFA honors the best players in the world. The jury takes into account statistics, positions, and on-field performance — regardless of the clubs they play for or the national teams they will represent at this World Cup — to determine who would make up the ideal starting 11, the best possible lineup.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-28/which-national-soccer-teams-have-the-worlds-best-players.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/XKUSIF2ICZHFPL5VXAKO45H3RU.jpg?auth=ac0510085245d92f8ea6cde96dcaf31e64255655a2da30873703e518f2d603c1" width="1920" height="1080" alt="."></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/MQISBS4LSJA3HABMJJUSNCRLGI.jpg?auth=21edc5314ff3c4bff90bf2ed82bdae38638cc7c2c28c3d84ebca754558c656e5" width="1920" height="1080" alt="."></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/ADVFAB7VMZHR5OYC36ENERPURY.jpg?auth=4b951ebd4b7e9d7a0aa3cc6f0976442768b4d8afbf55b1a0dc13bf5cc4a5b8d7" width="1920" height="1080" alt="."></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/4TQV2WTQGFAAVJVEJZLZQW5W7M.jpg?auth=fb5833284be66db9e82d2d11338f6d186e4f14800387c46d7b9c8056d0fc3b5c" width="1920" height="1080" alt="."></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/KVGJSCJ4UBFGFE44ZM326XZ3KM.jpg?auth=c1cee0bfa155b7dd564ed3d510fd25ed689b6b5180e926b71dccaa674404dc44" width="1920" height="1080" alt="."></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/M555TIZDKBALTML2W7UL4OCFJE.jpg?auth=c833b1a8416ee98aa09f4bcc5025ae1e40365bfe3c540ea515940538e12d09e3" width="1920" height="1080" alt="."></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/XFTDDG4BWZAZ5G7Q6MCV4JAE2A.jpg?auth=f8a7e0e058551c89e90597c7c368a8174164d8981e88c11e5cee33f41aab3c34" width="1920" height="1080" alt="."></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/A7U53ALVMBEKXM3TFRXKC4S6ZM.jpg?auth=36e0663173fa9ff76164846c5d56c2349847055a344457a8d63409ba237b765e" width="1920" height="1080" alt="."></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/M6EV7NNWFRFHLJ33NVPXKEO5OM.jpg?auth=4031d7fba73e5c606c3ef3f0cf3a9be63026c1c8e2d2841611af56e2307af9fc" width="1920" height="1080" alt="."></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/K2QEGPWNUZCMJDKRM6JSWP34BQ.jpg?auth=778637fc7c73713b3f5f616e1f5ef5d34144acdce2b9dd1fcba6957ced67822c" width="1920" height="1080" alt="."></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/5B3D6CXDAFF3DHSLYSMQC7LK44.jpg?auth=5d33f05a4ac6cde815275ce0d470fbe447d7de8e2ad48250ffc480273bbd4a37" width="1920" height="1080" alt="."></img><h3>Methodology</h3><p>FIFA selected the ideal XI at the end of 2025. Seasonal data is based on UEFA Champions League statistics, while information on players nearing retirement comes from their career records prior to the tournament.</p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-27/the-lucrative-business-of-the-world-cup-how-fifa-secures-millions-in-profits-while-host-nations-take-all-the-risks.html Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-27/the-lucrative-business-of-the-world-cup-how-fifa-secures-millions-in-profits-while-host-nations-take-all-the-risks.html Jesús-Sérvulo González Moreno The governing body of world soccer estimates that the competition will increase global GDP by $41 billion. However, analysts disagree with that figure and point out that the big winner will be Gianni Infantino  The governing body of world soccer estimates that the competition will increase global GDP by $41 billion. However, analysts disagree with that figure and point out that the big winner will be Gianni Infantino  FIFA Donald Trump Gianni Infantino Charlie Riedel (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) WCup Venues Stadium Kansas City Soccer Workers put the finishing touches on Kansas City's football stadium. Workers put the finishing touches on Kansas City's football stadium. <p>Beyond being a passion, soccer is a business. The <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-17/who-will-win-the-world-cup-here-are-our-predictions.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-17/who-will-win-the-world-cup-here-are-our-predictions.html">2026 World Cup</a> — currently being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada — is poised to become the biggest sporting event on the planet. And the three host nations hope it will also be a phenomenal economic springboard.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-27/the-lucrative-business-of-the-world-cup-how-fifa-secures-millions-in-profits-while-host-nations-take-all-the-risks.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-26/esmeraldas-the-secret-behind-ecuadors-soccer-miracle.html Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:04:30 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-26/esmeraldas-the-secret-behind-ecuadors-soccer-miracle.html Andrés Burgo One of the country’s most neglected provinces and home to a majority Afro-descendant population is the leading source of national team players, including Hincapié and Pacho One of the country’s most neglected provinces and home to a majority Afro-descendant population is the leading source of national team players, including Hincapié and Pacho FIFA Ecuador Quito Daniel Noboa Dylan Martinez (REUTERS) FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group E - Ecuador v Germany Nilson Angulo of Ecuador celebrates after scoring the opening goal. Nilson Angulo of Ecuador celebrates after scoring the opening goal. <p>Just as Ecuador has its “valley of longevity” in Vilcabamba, a town where many people live <a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2025-08-10/hard-lives-with-days-of-wine-and-roses-the-secrets-of-centenarians-in-spain.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2025-08-10/hard-lives-with-days-of-wine-and-roses-the-secrets-of-centenarians-in-spain.html">past the age of 100</a>, its national soccer team keeps its best secret in Esmeraldas — one of the country’s smallest and most neglected provinces, born from a shipwreck and transformed into its largest factory of footballers.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-26/esmeraldas-the-secret-behind-ecuadors-soccer-miracle.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-26/katia-itzel-garcia-tori-penso-and-all-the-women-blazing-a-trail-in-world-cup-refereeing.html Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:33:33 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-26/katia-itzel-garcia-tori-penso-and-all-the-women-blazing-a-trail-in-world-cup-refereeing.html Verónica Garrido The Mexican national García debuts as a center referee as part of a group of six CONCACAF officials who consolidate the female presence that began in Qatar 2022 The Mexican national García debuts as a center referee as part of a group of six CONCACAF officials who consolidate the female presence that began in Qatar 2022 FIFA México Nicaragua Atlanta Mauricio Salas (Getty Images) Cruz Azul v Atlas - Playoffs: Torneo Clausura 2026 Liga MX Katia Itzel García in a Liga MX match at the Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, on May 9. Katia Itzel García in a Liga MX match at the Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, on May 9. <p>The <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-17/who-will-win-the-world-cup-here-are-our-predictions.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-17/who-will-win-the-world-cup-here-are-our-predictions.html">World Cup</a> has had a historic day for women’s refereeing. Two women are in charge of officiating two matches in the third round of the group stage. American Tori Penso refereed the match between Ecuador and Germany, and Mexican Katia Itzel García made her debut as the center referee in the Netherlands vs. Tunisia game in Kansas City. The presence of both represents a new step in a process that began just four years ago in Qatar, when FIFA included women in the officiating team for a men’s World Cup for the first time. French referee Stéphanie Frappart became the first to oversee a match in the competition.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-26/katia-itzel-garcia-tori-penso-and-all-the-women-blazing-a-trail-in-world-cup-refereeing.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-24/ive-got-the-photo-ive-got-the-photo-the-image-that-exposed-maradonas-hand-of-god-goal.html Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:26:14 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-24/ive-got-the-photo-ive-got-the-photo-the-image-that-exposed-maradonas-hand-of-god-goal.html Andrés Burgo Forty years ago, on June 22, 1986, self‑taught Mexican photographer Alejandro Ojeda Carbajal achieved a world scoop: the shot confirming Argentina’s opening goal was scored with the iconic player’s fist Forty years ago, on June 22, 1986, self‑taught Mexican photographer Alejandro Ojeda Carbajal achieved a world scoop: the shot confirming Argentina’s opening goal was scored with the iconic player’s fist FIFA Maradona Argentina Bob Thomas maradona hand of god Maradona scoring the 'Hand of God' goal against England at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. Maradona scoring the 'Hand of God' goal against England at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. <p>If one had to rescue a handful of matches from a shipwreck, Argentina 2–1 England in the quarterfinals of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, played on June 22 — 40 years ago this Monday — should be among them. With the wounds of the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2018/11/21/inenglish/1542807522_267227.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2018/11/21/inenglish/1542807522_267227.html">Falklands War</a> still fresh, Diego Maradona produced both the most exalted of goals and the most illegitimate: the so-called “Hand of God” goal. </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-24/ive-got-the-photo-ive-got-the-photo-the-image-that-exposed-maradonas-hand-of-god-goal.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-06-24/folarin-balogun-the-us-striker-who-wouldnt-be-american-if-it-were-up-to-trump.html Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:30:36 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-06-24/folarin-balogun-the-us-striker-who-wouldnt-be-american-if-it-were-up-to-trump.html Nicholas Dale Leal While the nation awaits the Supreme Court’s imminent decision on the future of birthright citizenship, which the president wants to eliminate, the U.S. team’s top scorer at the World Cup can only play for the country thanks to that right While the nation awaits the Supreme Court’s imminent decision on the future of birthright citizenship, which the president wants to eliminate, the U.S. team’s top scorer at the World Cup can only play for the country thanks to that right FIFA Folarin Balogun Donald Trump Irán Mauricio Pochettino KIYOSHI MIO (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters) FIFA World Cup 2026 - United States Media Availability Folarin Balogun speaks to reporters this Monday in California. Folarin Balogun speaks to reporters this Monday in California. <p>The World Cup in Donald Trump’s United States is full of paradoxes. For the first time, one country, Iran, is playing on the territory of another <a href="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2026-06-23/bank-of-americas-francisco-blanch-oil-supplies-will-return-to-normal-because-its-in-the-interests-of-both-the-us-and-iran.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2026-06-23/bank-of-americas-francisco-blanch-oil-supplies-will-return-to-normal-because-its-in-the-interests-of-both-the-us-and-iran.html">with which it is at war</a>. The host, which is supposed to open its doors to the world to celebrate football’s biggest global event, is denying entry to officials and fans from nations it considers unwelcome. Contradictions emerge even within its own national team. Folarin Balogun, the United States’ striker and leading scorer, embodies them: while the Supreme Court is expected this week to rule on the future of birthright citizenship that the president wants to eliminate, the U.S. team’s top scorer at the World Cup can only play for the country thanks to that right.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-06-24/folarin-balogun-the-us-striker-who-wouldnt-be-american-if-it-were-up-to-trump.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-23/france-shines-with-a-mbappe-brace-in-a-rainsoaked-match.html Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:51:57 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-23/france-shines-with-a-mbappe-brace-in-a-rainsoaked-match.html Jesús-Sérvulo González Moreno The game was suspended for two hours due to storm threats, with Dembélé adding the third goal The game was suspended for two hours due to storm threats, with Dembélé adding the third goal FIFA Kylian Mbappé Ousmane Dembélé Michael Olise Didier Deschamps Hannah Peters (FIFA vía Getty Images) France v Iraq: Group I - FIFA World Cup 2026 Kylian Mbappé celebrates his second goal against Iraq at Philadelphia Stadium on Monday. Kylian Mbappé celebrates his second goal against Iraq at Philadelphia Stadium on Monday. <p>A severe storm forced a two-hour suspension of Monday’s match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia. Even the rain didn’t want to miss the French celebration, as Les Bleus secured a commanding 3–0 victory over the side coached by Australian Graham Arnold. The French wrapped up the game with a brace from star forward <a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-06-19/in-mbappes-banlieue-where-the-message-against-the-far-right-resounds-but-does-not-always-convince.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-06-19/in-mbappes-banlieue-where-the-message-against-the-far-right-resounds-but-does-not-always-convince.html">Kylian Mbappé</a>, who is heating up the scoring race with Lionel Messi, and a goal from Ousmane Dembélé. </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-23/france-shines-with-a-mbappe-brace-in-a-rainsoaked-match.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-22/lamine-yamal-i-see-myself-as-much-better-than-people-see-me.html Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:22:36 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-22/lamine-yamal-i-see-myself-as-much-better-than-people-see-me.html Juan I. Irigoyen,David Álvarez Spain’s 18-year-old soccer star reflects on his journey from Rocafonda, the importance of being confident and the sacrifices behind his success Spain’s 18-year-old soccer star reflects on his journey from Rocafonda, the importance of being confident and the sacrifices behind his success Lamine Yamal FIFA FIFA Football Lionel Messi Luis de la Fuente Alejandro Ruesga (EL PAÍS) lamine Lamine Yamal poses for EL PAÍS before the interview. Lamine Yamal poses for EL PAÍS before the interview. <img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/NDTJT75CNRDKLA4EAZKE35DENQ.jpg?auth=367ff17b1f33f1bf948959f1c93b2d66c1e300aebab2950af44abdcd28f4c010" width="6000" height="4000" alt="Lamine Yamal poses for EL PAÍS before the interview."></img><p>His father is from Morocco; his mother is from Equatorial Guinea. He was born 18 years ago in the tough <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-07-11/rocafonda-the-neighborhood-that-regained-its-pride-thanks-to-soccer-sensation-lamine-yamal.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-07-11/rocafonda-the-neighborhood-that-regained-its-pride-thanks-to-soccer-sensation-lamine-yamal.html">Barcelona neighborhood of Rocafonda</a>, and for the past three years his name has been making waves in soccer. His name is Lamine Yamal. A product of the streets and the academy, he has reached global fame — you only have to travel across Europe, and now also the United States, to see it. When he appears in the Spain training camp press center in Chattanooga to speak with EL PAÍS, he commands the room much like he does on the pitch.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-22/lamine-yamal-i-see-myself-as-much-better-than-people-see-me.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/GE5WG2LXCFHZTOL3L4W56GZBNY.jpg?auth=d8067c4bbda1ba3f784d6ffd8aa79dad5ace940e94bf7665345f1ccb147a33c1" width="3543" height="2021" alt="Lamine Yamal at Spain’s training camp in Chattanooga."></img> https://english.elpais.com/international/2026-06-20/the-ezlns-utopian-soccer.html Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:30:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/international/2026-06-20/the-ezlns-utopian-soccer.html Zedryk Raziel,David Marcial Pérez The subversive Indigenous organization had a marked passion for the game and dreamed of staging big matches, one of them against Inter Milan, an attempt that failed. There was, however, a match in 1999 between the Zapatistas and a team of veteran Mexico internationals The subversive Indigenous organization had a marked passion for the game and dreamed of staging big matches, one of them against Inter Milan, an attempt that failed. There was, however, a match in 1999 between the Zapatistas and a team of veteran Mexico internationals México EZLN Inter Milan Javier Aguirre Chiapas Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de León Javier Zanetti Massimo Moratti Maradona Jorge Valdano Franco Origlia (Getty Images) Zapatista children with an Inter Milan coach in November 2011 in Chiapas. Zapatista children with an Inter Milan coach in November 2011 in Chiapas. <p>When the Zapatistas emerge from the tunnel and step onto the pitch, the crowd breaks into a chant: “E-Zeta-Ele-Ene! E-Zeta-Ele-Ene!” Enthusiasm is overwhelming for a team of 11 diminutive men who arrive wearing their inevitable balaclavas and shorts and jerseys that are far too large for them. From the start the match is uneven. Soldiers of the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-06-01/mexicos-zapatistas-warn-chiapas-is-on-the-verge-of-civil-war.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-06-01/mexicos-zapatistas-warn-chiapas-is-on-the-verge-of-civil-war.html">Zapatista Army of National Liberation</a> (EZLN) face a side of veteran Mexico footballers captained by Javier Aguirre, “El Vasco.” It is an unusual Monday, March 15, 1999. The event draws 6,000 people to the Jesús Martínez Palillo stadium in downtown Mexico City. Contemporary accounts say the Zapatistas were thin, dark-skinned and no taller than 1.65 meters, and they didn’t even warm up before the match. They were about to chase the ball in their military boots, but several fans sympathized and lent them pairs of sneakers.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2026-06-20/the-ezlns-utopian-soccer.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-17/who-will-win-the-world-cup-here-are-our-predictions.html Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:45:04 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-17/who-will-win-the-world-cup-here-are-our-predictions.html Kiko Llaneras,Borja Andrino EL PAÍS’s statistical model predicts that Spain is the favorite but the 2010 champion only wins one out of every six times on our simulator. Check out our updated odds for each team EL PAÍS’s statistical model predicts that Spain is the favorite but the 2010 champion only wins one out of every six times on our simulator. Check out our updated odds for each team FIFA Portugal Argentina Goldman Sachs UBS Brighton & Hove Albion Brentford FC <p>What are each national team’s chances of <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-11/pochettino-i-accept-the-arrogance-of-spain-argentina-england-but-in-the-united-states-theres-a-bit-of-confusion.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-11/pochettino-i-accept-the-arrogance-of-spain-argentina-england-but-in-the-united-states-theres-a-bit-of-confusion.html">winning the World Cup</a>? We’ve built a statistical model to try to answer that question rigorously. The model works in two steps: first we measure each team’s strength using data (Elo ranking, squad market value, etc.); then we simulate the tournament thousands of times. That lets us calculate each team’s probabilities. This is our updated prediction:</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-17/who-will-win-the-world-cup-here-are-our-predictions.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-17/bangladesh-a-country-with-more-argentina-fans-than-messis-homeland.html Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:17:53 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-17/bangladesh-a-country-with-more-argentina-fans-than-messis-homeland.html Ian Garrahan Crowds gathered in the capital, Dhaka, to watch the Albiceleste’s opening World Cup match Crowds gathered in the capital, Dhaka, to watch the Albiceleste’s opening World Cup match Bangladesh Lionel Messi Miroslav Klose Ángel Di María Maradona DPA vía Europa Press (DPA vía Europa Press) Bangladeshi fans watch Argentina’s match against Algeria in Dhaka, June 17. Bangladeshi fans watch Argentina’s match against Algeria in Dhaka, June 17. <p>It is monsoon season in Bangladesh, with rains and stifling temperatures for fans, but no heat can dampen Bangladeshi passion for the Albiceleste. Since the last World Cup, the Asian country has become the main stronghold of support for Lionel Scaloni’s team and its talisman, <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-16/the-sixth-and-final-world-cup-act-of-leo-messi.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-16/the-sixth-and-final-world-cup-act-of-leo-messi.html">Leo Messi</a>. It would be difficult to quantify how many Argentina supporters there are in this country of some 177 million inhabitants, but Bangladeshi writer and sports commentator Rajib Hasan tells EL PAÍS that there are some “120 million fans who watch football every four years when the World Cup comes around” and that of those “more than 60%” support Argentina. That is, 72 million people, around 26 million more than the entire population of Argentina itself.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-17/bangladesh-a-country-with-more-argentina-fans-than-messis-homeland.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-06-17/world-cup-becomes-focal-point-in-debate-over-trumps-immigration-policy.html Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:01:33 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-06-17/world-cup-becomes-focal-point-in-debate-over-trumps-immigration-policy.html Abel Fernández Civil rights organizations warn that visa problems for players and officials and fans’ fears of possible stadium raids are hurting the tournament experience Civil rights organizations warn that visa problems for players and officials and fans’ fears of possible stadium raids are hurting the tournament experience FIFA ICE Donald Trump Hakeem Jeffries Marco Rubio Somalia Gianni Infantino Lavandeira jr (EFE) Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha after the 0-0 draw with Spain. Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha after the 0-0 draw with Spain. <p>The impact of the Trump administration’s immigration policy on the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-08/north-america-put-to-the-test-countdown-to-an-almost-ready-world-cup.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-08/north-america-put-to-the-test-countdown-to-an-almost-ready-world-cup.html">World Cup</a> continues to spark controversy. In the run-up to the tournament, an Iraqi photographer was turned away on arrival in Chicago and a Somali referee was denied entry after being declared inadmissible on landing in Miami, despite holding a valid visa. This week brought a new episode: Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, the star of his team in their surprise draw against Spain, cried after Monday’s match because his mother could not attend such a historic moment. She could not afford the visa costs to accompany her son to the United States.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-06-17/world-cup-becomes-focal-point-in-debate-over-trumps-immigration-policy.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2026-06-16/a-world-cup-ticket-equals-200000-nopales-a-growers-plea-inspires-support-for-mexico.html Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:09:11 GMT https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2026-06-16/a-world-cup-ticket-equals-200000-nopales-a-growers-plea-inspires-support-for-mexico.html Sara González The videos Eduardo Horcasitas shares on social media about the reality of agricultural work have attracted the interest of thousands of people The videos Eduardo Horcasitas shares on social media about the reality of agricultural work have attracted the interest of thousands of people FIFA México Instagram América Cedida por Eduardo Horcasitas Eduardo Horcasitas Eduardo Horcasitas in his field of prickly pears in the state of Morelos. Eduardo Horcasitas in his field of prickly pears in the state of Morelos. <p>In Mexico, talking about the countryside <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-16/argentina-seeks-to-defy-the-champions-curse-at-the-world-cup.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-16/argentina-seeks-to-defy-the-champions-curse-at-the-world-cup.html">during World Cup season</a> goes far beyond the pitch. At least that is the case for Eduardo Horcasitas, who grows <i>nopales</i>, or prickly pears, and has attracted attention for joining the public conversation around the 2026 FIFA World Cup to highlight the work of agricultural workers and promote consumption of domestic products.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2026-06-16/a-world-cup-ticket-equals-200000-nopales-a-growers-plea-inspires-support-for-mexico.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-16/argentina-seeks-to-defy-the-champions-curse-at-the-world-cup.html Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:12:05 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-16/argentina-seeks-to-defy-the-champions-curse-at-the-world-cup.html Andrés Burgo The Albiceleste open against Algeria with the challenge of emulating Brazil in 1962, the last team to win back-to-back titles in an era when soccer was played without cards or substitutions The Albiceleste open against Algeria with the challenge of emulating Brazil in 1962, the last team to win back-to-back titles in an era when soccer was played without cards or substitutions Argentina Pelé Maradona David Ramos - FIFA (FIFA via Getty Images) Argentina celebrate winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Argentina celebrate winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. <p>In the early 1960s, at the World Cup — and in soccer in general — yellow and red cards did not exist. Substitutions were not allowed either. The winning team earned two points. <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-10/a-world-cup-of-opulence-and-records-soaring-ticket-prices-and-officials-denied-entry.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-10/a-world-cup-of-opulence-and-records-soaring-ticket-prices-and-officials-denied-entry.html">World Cup matches</a> were played entirely during the day, without floodlights. If a playoff tie ended level, there were no penalty shootouts: a replay was held 48 hours later.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-16/argentina-seeks-to-defy-the-champions-curse-at-the-world-cup.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-16/the-sixth-and-final-world-cup-act-of-leo-messi.html Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:47:04 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-16/the-sixth-and-final-world-cup-act-of-leo-messi.html Lorenzo Calonge Calonge The Argentine, who against Algeria can beat Cristiano Ronaldo to the record of being the first player to have played in six World Cups, maintained the suspense until the last minute The Argentine, who against Algeria can beat Cristiano Ronaldo to the record of being the first player to have played in six World Cups, maintained the suspense until the last minute FIFA Cristiano Ronaldo Lionel Messi Ángel Di María Kansas Nicolás Otamendi Rodrigo de Paul Charlie Riedel (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Leo Messi during an Argentina training session in Kansas City. Leo Messi during an Argentina training session in Kansas City. <p>Before he became La Pulga, <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-05-17/the-napkin-deal-that-brought-messi-to-barca-drives-auction-for-thousands-of-dollars.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-05-17/the-napkin-deal-that-brought-messi-to-barca-drives-auction-for-thousands-of-dollars.html">Leo Messi</a> was known as <i>Coloradito</i>. He is still remembered that way in Rosario. “His hair was sort of reddish. At year-end tournaments, at seven or eight years old, parents would see him arrive and say, ‘Watch out, the <i>coloradito</i>, that number 10, is playing today.’ You knew you had already lost or were going to have an extremely hard time,” recalls Hernán, one of his opponents back then. “We were on a team called Estrellas Júniors and he was on another called Tiro Suizo. Once we met in the final, which was played over two legs, and we won both 1-0. We had one shot on goal and they had 20. They gave us 10 bicycles, one for each of us. Sometimes we talk about those things in the WhatsApp group,” he says. </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-16/the-sixth-and-final-world-cup-act-of-leo-messi.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-15/therangeles-los-angeles-little-iran-that-national-team-does-not-represent-iran-it-represents-the-islamic-republic-of-iran.html Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:43:42 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-15/therangeles-los-angeles-little-iran-that-national-team-does-not-represent-iran-it-represents-the-islamic-republic-of-iran.html Lorenzo Calonge Calonge The L.A. neighborhood, a meeting point for its large Persian community, receives the national team uncomfortably as it makes its debut against New Zealand The L.A. neighborhood, a meeting point for its large Persian community, receives the national team uncomfortably as it makes its debut against New Zealand FIFA Irán Los Ángeles California George H. W. Bush Christina House (Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Therangeles Two young people walk down Westwood Boulevard carrying flags of the Iranian opposition and of the United States. Two young people walk down Westwood Boulevard carrying flags of the Iranian opposition and of the United States. <p>Near the famous Beverly Hills neighborhood there is an area of Los Angeles with a curious name: Tehrangeles, a portmanteau of Tehran and Los Angeles. It does not have the glamour or purchasing power of the TV-famous zip code, but lately it has drawn a lot of attention. For decades it has concentrated a significant number of Iranian businesses and is the destination for the large Iranian community living in the United States, far from the ayatollahs’ regime. After four months under the spotlight because of the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2026-06-15/us-and-iran-announce-an-agreement-to-open-the-strait-of-hormuz-and-end-the-war.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/international/2026-06-15/us-and-iran-announce-an-agreement-to-open-the-strait-of-hormuz-and-end-the-war.html">war between the two countries</a>, the current buzz is that Iran’s national team will play its first two World Cup matches in the Californian capital: on June 15 against New Zealand and June 21 against Belgium.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-15/therangeles-los-angeles-little-iran-that-national-team-does-not-represent-iran-it-represents-the-islamic-republic-of-iran.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-15/little-italy-falls-silent-as-four-time-champions-miss-third-consecutive-world-cup.html Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:14:13 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-15/little-italy-falls-silent-as-four-time-champions-miss-third-consecutive-world-cup.html Ladislao Javier Moñino On the streets of the famous New York neighborhood that boiled over after the 2006 title, there is hardly any sign of the ‘azzurra’ On the streets of the famous New York neighborhood that boiled over after the 2006 title, there is hardly any sign of the ‘azzurra’ FIFA Bosnia Herzegovina Roberto Baggio Paolo Rossi Dino Zoff Gianni Infantino robertharding / Alamy Stock Photo (Alamy Stock Photo) The entrance to Little Italy in New York. The entrance to Little Italy in New York. <p>When Italy won its fourth World Cup in Germany in 2006, Little Italy erupted. The neighborhood’s main artery, Mulberry Street, delivered one of the most talked-about sports celebrations the city remembers. “People went crazy, they celebrated until dawn. The restaurants, food stands, and shops sold out. The street was full of Italian flags,” recalls Anthony Ricci, owner of Benito One, one of the few restaurants still run by Italians in New York’s Little Italy. There are also not many waiters who speak Italian despite the many hospitality businesses that keep the trans-alpine appeal on their signs. Albanians, because of <a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-11-07/migration-experts-say-italys-deal-to-have-albania-house-asylum-seekers-follows-worrying-trend.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-11-07/migration-experts-say-italys-deal-to-have-albania-house-asylum-seekers-follows-worrying-trend.html">geographic proximity</a>, do speak the language and seat patrons while holding the menu. The area once settled by the first Italian migrants — mostly Neapolitans and Sicilians — who arrived in the late 19th century to make the American dream reality, has also shrunk, swallowed by a growing Chinatown.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-15/little-italy-falls-silent-as-four-time-champions-miss-third-consecutive-world-cup.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-14/providence-the-city-that-embraces-the-world-cup-without-hosting-a-single-match.html Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-14/providence-the-city-that-embraces-the-world-cup-without-hosting-a-single-match.html Nicolas Lupo Rhode Island’s capital leverages its proximity to Boston to host thousands of Scottish and Cape Verdean fans as an affordable alternative to sky-high costs Rhode Island’s capital leverages its proximity to Boston to host thousands of Scottish and Cape Verdean fans as an affordable alternative to sky-high costs Fútbol FIFA Rhode Island Nicolas Lupo Providence, the city that embraces the World Cup without hosting a single match Scotland fans are pictured at Edinburgh Airport as they travel to USA ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Scotland fans are pictured at Edinburgh Airport as they travel to USA ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. <p>Providence will not host a single game <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-12/the-usmnt-an-interracial-and-diverse-team-debuting-under-the-shadow-of-trumps-immigration-raids.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-12/the-usmnt-an-interracial-and-diverse-team-debuting-under-the-shadow-of-trumps-immigration-raids.html">during the 2026 World Cup.</a> However, this small Rhode Island city hopes to become a major hub for fans attending matches at the nearby Boston stadium, less than an hour away. While host cities like New York grapple with the high costs of security, transportation, and infrastructure associated with the tournament, Providence is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors drawn by a much more affordable option. The choice was no accident. “Providence was closer to the stadium and much cheaper,” explains Gregor, one of the organizers of the Tartan Army, the traveling Scottish fan group. What began as a plan to bring together “300 or 400 people” ended up growing unexpectedly. “It just got huge,” he sums up.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-14/providence-the-city-that-embraces-the-world-cup-without-hosting-a-single-match.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>