France and Paraguay meet in key duel of the World Cup

The England National Team is already in Mexico City to face Mexico in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup in North America.

The team known as the Three Lions landed around 7:00 p.m. at the Toluca International Airport, not in the capital, to facilitate the transfer and maintain greater privacy. From there they headed to their hotel in Santa Fe.

Arrival with contrasts

A hundred people were waiting for the arrival of the English bus. The majority booed and insulted the team. Phrases like:

“England is going to try the national chili”

and other offensive expressions.

However, a small group of fans showed their support with signs and phrases such as “welcome to Mexico” and “we love you.” Although they did not get photos or autographs, they were content to see the players up close.

Thomas Tuchel, German technical director, and several footballers greeted those who cheered them on. When they got off the bus, they were greeted with songs by The Beatles performed on marimba, which caused faces of astonishment and pleasure among the delegation.

Sunday’s game at the Mexico City Stadium promises to be intense. The expectation among the followers of both teams is high.

The round of 16 begins

This Saturday the direct elimination phase of the World Cup begins. Four teams—Canada, Morocco, France and Paraguay—will seek to advance to the quarterfinals.

The first match faces Canada and Morocco. The African team, one of the favorites, arrives motivated after eliminating the Netherlands in Monterrey. Canada, as host, will try to take advantage of the support of its fans to continue in the competition.

In the afternoon, France, candidate for the title, will face Paraguay. The South American team gave one of the surprises of the previous round by leaving Germany out in the penalty shootout.

Schedules and transmission

• Canada vs Morocco: VIX World Cup Plan
• Paraguay vs France: Channel 5, Azteca 7, TUDN and VIX World Cup Plan

Viral video raises doubts about Gilberto Mora’s childhood past

Gilberto Mora has become the most talked about Mexican soccer player during the 2026 World Cup. But not only because of his presence on the field. A video of his childhood, when he was between 8 and 9 years old, went viral on social networks and generated confusion among fans.

In the images you can see the Xolos de Tijuana youth player playing with a white Cruz Azul shirt. Some Internet users interpreted that the 17-year-old young man was active in the basic forces of the current Liga MX champion. However, that did not happen.

The use of that uniform was typical of a children’s category, where children usually play in schools affiliated with clubs. But it was not an official match for the celestial team. It was a training meeting.

What does stand out in the material is Mora’s innate talent: clean receptions, ball control and unusual dribbles for a child of that age. His ability was already evident before reaching the Tijuana youth teams.

The story of the young tricolor continues adding chapters in a tournament that has put him in the spotlight. The video, beyond the confusion, confirms that its quality is no coincidence.