Mexico defines its eleven against Serbia before the World Cup

Tricolor's last friendly before the World Cup debut.

Publicado 4 junio, 2026 el 4 de junio a las 15:13 | 2 mins reading |574 vistas | por Miguel Torres

Last rehearsal before the World Cup

The Mexican National Team plays its last preparation match tonight before debuting in the World Cup. The rival will be Serbia, at the Nemesio Díez stadium, home of the Red Devils of Toluca. The meeting starts at 8:00 p.m.

Javier Aguirre has practically defined the starting eleven for the debut on June 11 against South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium. This duel will serve to adjust details. Mexico arrives undefeated in 2026, with five wins and two draws.

Possible alignment of the Tricolor

The eleven that Aguirre will send to the field includes Raúl Rangel in goal; defense with Israel Reyes, César Montes, Johan Vásquez and Jesús Gallardo; in the midfield, Erik Lira, Álvaro Fidalgo and Gilberto Mora; forward, Roberto Alvarado, Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez.

On the Serbian side, the bench is led by Veljko Paunovic, an old acquaintance of Mexican soccer. His team did not qualify for the current World Cup and is already preparing the process towards 2030.

Where to watch the game

The commitment is broadcast on open television on Channel 5 and Azteca 7. It will also be available on TUDN and the ViX Premium platform. It is the last opportunity to see the team before the World Cup.

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World Cup 2026: the match schedule for Sunday, June 21

Sunday with four duels: Spain vs. Saudi Arabia opens the day.

Publicado 6 minutes ago el 21 de junio a las 17:30 | 1 min reading

Second day of the Group Stage

On Sunday, June 21, the activity of the 2026 World Cup continues with four matches. The agenda starts in the morning with the duel between Spain and Saudi Arabia, and closes hours later with New Zealand against Egypt.

Of the four matches, only Spain vs. Saudi Arabia will be broadcast on open television in Mexico. The rest will be available only through streaming platforms.

Schedules and broadcasts

Spain vs. Saudi Arabia Group H | Atlanta Stadium | 10:00 a.m. (central Mexico) | Channel 5, Azteca 7, TUDN and ViX.
Belgium vs. Iran | Group G | Los Angeles Stadium | 1:00 p.m. | ViX.
Uruguay vs. Cape Verde | Group H | Miami Stadium | 4:00 p.m. | ViX.
New Zealand vs. Egypt | Group G | BC Place, Vancouver | 7:00 p.m. | ViX.

The second day of the Group Stage runs until Tuesday, June 23. The third date will begin on Wednesday the 24th.

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Egypt returns to the 2026 World Cup with history and renewed leadership

Egypt, the first African country in a World Cup, returns in 2026 with key friendlies.

Publicado 19 minutes ago el 21 de junio a las 17:17 | 2 mins reading

The Egyptian national team, affiliated with CAF, is part of Group G on the road to the 2026 World Cup. Known as The Pharaohs, it is under the technical direction of Hossam Hassan and has Mohamed Salah as captain. Their home stadium is Misr Stadium and their FIFA code is EGY.

Preparation with high-level friendlies

In the March 2026 window, Egypt played two friendly matches: against Saudi Arabia (March 27) and against Spain (March 31). These dates are part of the adjustment calendar for the tournament. The squad statistics, with caps and goals, were updated after the match against Spain.

A World Cup milestone that lasts

Egypt has qualified for the World Cup four times: 1934, 1990, 2018 and 2026. It was the first African country to qualify for a World Cup. In their debut in 1934 they lost 4-2 against Hungary, with two goals from Abdulrahman Fawzi. This background highlights the relevance of its presence in 2026.

Leadership and individual records

The captaincy falls to forward Mohamed Salah, a Liverpool figure, in a period led by Hossam Hassan as coach. Historically, the team was formed in 1920 and was the first African team to compete in the Olympic Games (Belgium), with an initial defeat against Italy.

Egypt returns to the World Cup scene with a trajectory that combines tradition and renewal. The recent friendlies help define the group that will seek to overcome the group stage for the first time in its history.

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Philadelphia: sporting tradition and mobility for the 2026 World Cup

Sports tradition and mobility network: the keys to Philadelphia hosting the 2026 World Cup.

Publicado 31 minutes ago el 21 de junio a las 17:05 | 1 min reading

Philadelphia is preparing for the 2026 World Cup with a solid foundation: a sporting tradition dating back to the 19th century and a transportation system that connects the city with the region and the airport.

Sports and stadium

The city has teams in the major American leagues. In soccer, the Philadelphia Union—founded in 2010—plays at PPL Park, a multipurpose stadium in Chester, Pennsylvania. The project was consolidated after previous attempts in Bristol and Glassboro.

Philadelphia also hosted the

Key mobility

The subway, inaugurated in 1907, is the third oldest in America. SEPTA’s Regional Rail Line offers direct connection to Philadelphia International Airport. The PATCO Speedline connects to New Jersey from downtown.

Three features define its role as a venue: historic transport infrastructure, experience in massive events and an established football club. This allows us to manage the logistics and flow of fans that a World Cup requires.