History Of Mexico's Opening-Day World Cup Curse
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 29: Diego Maradona of Argentina, hoists the FIFA World Cup trophy, celebrating as he is carried off the field by fans and teammates after the 1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico Final between Argentina and West Germany on June 29th, 1986 ...
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Mexico will be on fire,” Santiago Giménez says and his face lights up as he discusses the prospect of his vast, football-crazy nation finally winning the World Cup.
The U.S. and Mexico both won their opening matches in emphatic fashion, while Canada avoided defeat with a tie against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Raul Jimenez prompts delirium in the stands with Mexico's second goal against South Africa Alfredo Estrella/AFP via The 2026 World Cup began Thursday with eruptions of joy in Mexico City. At long last — after days,
