Monterrey and Toluca fight a decisive battle in the Quarterfinals

An epic duel between giants where history and ambition will collide in search of glory.

The Encounter That Can Change Destiny

The night was full of omens. The air in the Steel Giant vibrated with the tension of a duel that promised to be legendary. The Rayados of Monterrey, those Barça warriors, were getting ready to face the fearsome Red Devils of Toluca, in a clash that was not just a match, but a battle for survival in the fight for the Clausura 2025 title.

A Rivalry Tinted with Blood and Passion

The last time these titans crossed paths in Hell, the flames of rivalry burned furiously. A draw (1-1) on Matchday 2 left scars that had not yet healed. But this time, the scenario was different: the Quarterfinals, where every pass, every tackle, every goal could be the last breath of hope or the beginning of an unforgettable tragedy.

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The numbers murmured in favor of the scarlets. On three previous occasions in qualifiers, the Red Devils had raised their victorious trident twice, including that bloody duel in the Apertura 2006. But football, that cruel and capricious god, never follows a written script.

Antonio “El Turco” Mohamed, Monterrey’s strategist, launched a challenge to destiny: “Against Monterrey there are no favorites,” he declared with the firmness of a general before the battle. His words echoed like thunder in the night, reminding everyone that in this sport, greatness is measured in moments, not statistics.

The Hour of Truth

The clock was counting down. On Wednesday, May 7, at 7:00 p.m. (central Mexico time), the world would contemplate this colossal duel. The screens of TUDN, ViX Premium and Canal 5 would witness a fight where honor, glory and the dreams of millions hung by a thread.

Could the Rayados break the curse and defeat the scarlet giant? Or would the Red Devils, undefeated leaders, show why they were the contenders for the title? Only time, that implacable judge, would have the answer.

One thing was certain: tonight, football wouldn’t just be a game. It would be an epic.

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World Cup 2026: record prize of 871 million dollars

The 48 teams will receive at least $12.5 million each.

FIFA announced that it will distribute 871 million dollars among the 48 participating teams in the 2026 World Cup. This figure represents an increase of 15% compared to Qatar 2022 and is the highest in the history of the tournament.

Each team will receive a minimum of 12.5 million dollars. Of that total, 2.5 million are allocated as a preparatory contribution for training camps, travel and logistics. The remaining 10 million are just for qualifying.

The tournament champion will take home 50 million dollars, eleven million more than the runner-up. These amounts have increased by one million compared to the previous edition, partly due to the more complex logistics of a World Cup that will be played in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

In addition to the base salary, FIFA will support teams with fewer resources. The entity will provide additional subsidies for delegation expenses and an increase in ticket allocation, for a total of more than 16 million dollars. These subsidies seek to strengthen the participation of teams that face greater economic challenges.

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Mexico plans tribute to Ochoa in its last duel

The Mexican National Team could give minutes to Guillermo Ochoa as a tribute in its sixth World Cup.

Mexico closes group stage with possible tribute

The Mexican National Team has already secured first place in Group A after beating South Korea. This allows him to calmly face the last match against Czechia, while he waits to meet his opponent in the round of 32.

The possibility of Javier Aguirre resting key players has opened the debate about seeing Guillermo Ochoa add minutes in his sixth World Cup.

Óscar “Conejo” Pérez, former World Cup goalkeeper in South Africa 2010, supported the proposal in an interview with Claro Sports. He believes that it would be a well-deserved tribute.

“Memo has been a very important image for Mexico. Having him on the field, even for a few minutes, would be a symbolic gesture that recognizes everything he has done for the national team,” said Pérez.

The Tricolor is getting ready for its last commitment in the initial phase. Aguirre is expected to evaluate the possibility of resting his most important players, while the fans wait to see Ochoa.

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Messi breaks record: top scorer in World Cups

Lionel Messi becomes the all-time top scorer of the World Cup.

Historical record

Lionel Messi continues to expand his legend. The Argentine star became the top scorer in the history of the World Cups, after scoring against Austria in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.

With that goal, La Pulga reached 17 goals in the competition, surpassing German Miroslav Klose. The goal came in the 38th minute, after having missed a penalty in the 8th minute. It was a play similar to the goal he scored against Real Madrid in 2017: Facundo Medina assisted from the left and Messi appeared in the heart of the area to beat Alexander Schaleger. The Dallas stadium erupted with joy.

Messi has four goals in this edition of the World Cup, showing that his hunger for glory is not exhausted. His companions hugged him, knowing that their reference had just written another golden page.

Messi’s 17 goals in World Cups:

  • Germany 2006: Serbia (group stage)
  • South Africa 2010: no goals
  • Brazil 2014 (4): Bosnia, Iran, double against Nigeria (all in the group stage)
  • Russia 2018 (1): Nigeria (group stage)
  • Qatar 2022 (7): Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Australia, Netherlands, Croatia, double against France
  • North America 2026 (4 so far): hat-trick against Algeria (group stage) and goal against Austria

His scoring evolution has been constant, with decisive performances at key moments. With this record, Messi reaffirms his status as one of the greatest in the history of football.

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