Juárez and the frustration of a tie that knows little

The Pumas coach does not hide his frustration after a draw that felt like a defeat on Matchday 1 of the Clausura.

Publicado 13 enero, 2026 el 13 de enero a las 13:58 | 3 mins reading |1,890 vistas | por Miguel Torres

Juárez and the frustration of a tie that tastes little

Let’s put the cards on the table: the debut in Clausura 2026 for Pumas was like going to the cinema to see a superhero movie and having the power go out just before the end. Lots of action, but the ending leaves you with a face like really?. A 1-1 against Querétaro at home that, according to Efraín Juárez, escaped them due to details.

“Clearly, we are frustrated [because] the truth is the team plays a good game, but, due to some details, such as the issue of individual concentration, we leave with one point instead of three,”

declared the Auriazul coach. I mean, they did almost everything right, but that almost is what hurts. It’s like making a perfect dinner and burning dessert. The feeling is bittersweet.

The plan: make the Olympic a fortress (again)

Juárez was clear in his conference: one of the key objectives of this tournament is to regain strength at home. The University Olympic must once again be that place where rivals fear to step.

“Obviously, at home we have to become strong, we have to be important; that is the main objective of this tournament,”

he stated. And he added that what was not achieved against Querétaro, they will have to look for in the next outing, against Tigres. Basically, the message is: “Team, it’s time to reset and get points because at home things have to change”.

Regarding the boos of the fans at the end of the game, Juárez understood it perfectly. He didn’t come out happy either. He acknowledged that there is little patience – something totally normal in football – but asked for restraint because, at the end of the day, it’s only Matchday 1. The tournament is a marathon, not a sprint.

Regarding the debut of the new reinforcements (four of the five wore new jerseys), the coach was satisfied with what he saw. He recognized their quality, but also made it clear that they need time to adapt to the team’s dynamics. It’s like when you change jobs: the first days are about knowing the codes and where the coffee maker is.

In summary: Pumas missed two points due to lack of concentration, Juárez accepts the frustration but asks for calm, and the objective is clear: to make CU an unbreakable fortress. The path has just begun.

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Bosnia and Qatar will meet in Seattle on June 24, 2026

Group B match will be played in Seattle during the group stage.

Publicado 28 minutes ago el 24 de junio a las 12:04 | 1 min reading

The duel in Seattle

Bosnia and Herzegovina will face Qatar on June 24, 2026 at Lumen Field in Seattle. The match corresponds to Group B of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to the official tournament calendar.

In the fixture, Bosnia appears as the home team and Qatar as the visitor. This is an administrative designation for operational purposes of the meeting.

The headquarters is already defined: Lumen Field, located in the city of Seattle. This venue will host one of the matches of the group stage of the World Cup that will be organized by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The date of the match places it in the central window of the group stage. By then, Group B will have already had other matches, and this duel will define key positions.

The crossing appears in the official calendar of the 2026 World Cup, published by FIFA on its website. The information includes date, headquarters and location assignment.

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Colombia vs Portugal: duel in Group K of the 2026 World Cup

Colombia and Portugal will meet on June 27, 2026 in Miami in Group K.

Publicado 1 hour ago el 24 de junio a las 11:15 | 1 min reading

Duel confirmed in Group K

Colombia and Portugal will clash in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. The match is scheduled for June 27 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

The match belongs to Group K. Colombia appears as the home team and Portugal as the visitor, according to the official tournament fixture.

The venue and date are already defined. What remains to be known are the details of the lineup and the conditions of both teams prior to the duel.

The 2026 World Cup calendar includes this crossing as one of the most attractive in the first round. Both teams will seek to score key points to advance to the next stage.

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Serena Williams returns to singles at Wimbledon

The 44-year-old former champion accepted a wild card and will compete from Monday in the Grand Slam on grass.

Publicado 4 hours ago el 24 de junio a las 08:08 | 2 mins reading

Serena’s return

Serena Williams is now at the All England Club. The 44-year-old former champion accelerated her return to singles tennis and will compete at Wimbledon, which starts on Monday. He has not played an official singles match for almost four years.

Williams accepted a wild card for both singles and doubles, alongside her sister Venus. She recently played two doubles matches: winning with Victoria Mboko at the Queen’s Club and losing to Karolina Muchova at the Berlin Open. His serve and returns are still powerful, but the question is his mobility and resistance on the court.

“It’s a sign of confidence that she’s ready for the most prestigious tournament without having played singles in so long. But if anyone can do it, it’s Serena,” said ESPN commentator Mary Joe Fernández.

Patrick McEnroe added:

“This is Serena being Serena. It’s just like her to do something bold like that. I didn’t think for a minute that she would come back just to play doubles.”

With 23 Grand Slam singles titles – seven at Wimbledon – and 14 in doubles (all with Venus), no one doubts her experience. He also won Olympic gold in London 2012 in singles and doubles, right on the grass of the All England Club. She was runner-up four times in singles in this same tournament.

The singles draw will be on Friday. Williams will debut on Monday or Tuesday. “No one is going to want to face her,” said Fernandez, who captained Williams on the Fed Cup and the U.S. Olympic team.

The Williams sisters’ first doubles match will come later in the opening week. The expectation is maximum.