Mexico, World Cup and Czech Republic
Digest more
The particular chant is not a new thing for the team's fans. The team and its fans have faced punishment in recent years for the chant, in which fans direct an anti-gay slur at the opposing team, usually its goalkeeper.
An unverified video has circulated on social media showing a car ramming a crowd; Reuters couldn't immediately verify its authenticity.
Follow live updates and coverage on the 2026 World Cup games as Germany faces Ecuador, USA takes on Türkiye, with the latest scores, highlights, team news and analysis throughout the day.
The legend of Mexico’s Guillermo Ochoa lives on. When the time came for Mexico to announce the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, everyone knew Ochoa would be calling it quits after one last dance with his beloved national team.
Ochoa watched from the bench in Germany 2006 and South Africa 2010 before becoming Mexico’s undisputed ‘keeper from Brazil 2014 through Qatar 2022.
Ochoa played the final 12 minutes at the age of 40, to make his 154th appearance for Mexico. They breezed past Czech Republic, winning 3-0
What started as wild celebrations after Mexico’s 3-0 win over Czechia at the 2026 World Cup quickly spiraled into chaos and heartbreak in Cabo San Lucas, as a car crashed into a crowd of ecstatic fans.
A crowd of over 15,000 at Shell Energy Stadium watched as Mexico beat the Czech Republic in a World Cup match in Mexico City.
