Carlos Rodríguez does not lose hope of going to the 2026 World Cup

Charly Rodríguez still hopes to be considered for the 2026 World Cup, although he is not on the final list.

Publicado 21 mayo, 2026 el 21 de mayo a las 19:07 | 2 mins reading |847 vistas | por Miguel Torres

The uncertainty of Charly Rodríguez

Carlos Rodríguez was excluded from the list of 12 Liga MX players that Javier Aguirre called up for the 2026 North American World Cup. However, his name is among the 55 players on the pre-list sent to FIFA. For this reason, the Cruz Azul midfielder maintains the hope of repeating in a World Cup tournament, as he already did in Qatar 2022.

“Until that list of 26 comes out, there is still possibility and hope. If I’m honest, [being left out] was news that, obviously, shocked me and hurt me because I was looking forward to being in a World Cup and even more so when it’s your home,” he expressed.

Focused on the final

During the Liga MX Media Day, prior to the Clausura 2026 final between Cruz Azul and Pumas, the Monterrey youth player chose to see the positive side: concentrate on seeking the title with his team. “I saw it on the positive side and I told my teammates that I was not going to be on the World Cup roster, but that I was going to be fighting for a title and that was what made me happiest,” he revealed.

Rodríguez acknowledged that he is experiencing a great professional moment. “I am in a stage of my life that I am enjoying to the fullest. I am completely happy, I enjoy every game and being in a new final with Cruz Azul, in search of that title that I so desire and that the entire team desires, is something very big,” he shared.

The midfielder assured that the priority now is Sunday’s match. “What I long for with Cruz Azul and what we have fought so hard for in recent years is to seek to the death to win one more title. People know that we have the same hope, we have stayed very close, [but] people are always there with us supporting us. Let’s hope that Sunday is a great day,” he concluded.

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Mexico wins silver in the Mexico Diving Cup

Mexico wins silver in the Mexico Diving Cup for mixed teams.

Publicado 7 hours ago el 17 de julio a las 22:42 | 1 min reading

Silver for Mexico in mixed teams

The Guadalajara fans did not stop cheering at the Metropolitan Aquatic Center. Mexico responded with a silver medal in the mixed team event of the Mexico Diving Cup.

The national quartet, made up of Aranza Vázquez, Juan Celaya, Alejandra Estudillo and Randal Willars, showed consistency from start to finish. The technical quality and difficulty of their routines kept them in the fight for first place until the last jumps.

The final score was 420.10, enough to secure second place. China took gold with 451.10, and Germany took bronze with 356.15.

The atmosphere in the stands was key. Each execution of the Mexican team was celebrated with tricolor flags. The four divers celebrated together their first medal in the competition.

This result strengthens the team’s confidence ahead of the Central American and Caribbean Games and other international competitions.

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Rain and smoke put the World Cup final in suspense

Adverse weather in New Jersey and smoke from Canadian fires threaten the definition of the tournament.

Publicado 8 hours ago el 17 de julio a las 21:30 | 1 min reading

Concern about the climate

The northern United States faces adverse weather conditions. Added to this is the smoke from the forest fires in Canada. The scenario is worrying for the World Cup final, which will be played on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Argentina, defending champions, will face Spain.

How does this affect the game? White House officials, including Andrew Giulani, executive director of the World Cup Task Force, hold informal meetings. They evaluate the situation and the steps to follow.

Forecasters expect weekend rains to help improve conditions. The forecast indicates that the weather could stabilize before Luis de la Fuente’s “Furia” and Lionel Scaloni’s “Albiceleste” take the field to define the champion.

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Solari and Mora debut in Apertura 2026 with Pumas and Pachuca

Pumas receives Pachuca on matchday 1 with Solari facing Mora. Duel of new projects.

Publicado 9 hours ago el 17 de julio a las 21:06 | 1 min reading

Starting duel in Ciudad Universitaria

The UNAM Pumas and the Pachuca Tuzos open the 2026 Apertura Tournament with new helmsmen. Esteban Solari, who led Pachuca to runners-up, now directs the university students. In front, Benjamín Mora takes the reins of the Tuzos.

The match will be played this Saturday the 18th at 5:00 p.m. at the Olympic Stadium in Ciudad Universitaria. The transmission is carried out by TUDN, Vix and Channel 5.

Solari knows several Pachuca players well, which could give him a tactical advantage. Pumas seeks to leave behind the defeat in the final of the previous tournament and regain prominence in the Liguilla.

Pachuca, for its part, trusts in the youth team and Mora’s experience to build a winning cycle. The Mexican coach has had previous steps in local soccer without conclusive results, but the club usually gives continuity to its coaches.

Both teams arrive with renewed squads and with the uncertainty inherent to the start. A close match is expected, although the competitive pace is still being refined.