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 48 minutes ago el 17 de julio a las 21:06 | 1 min reading |70 vistas | por Miguel Torres

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.

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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 24 minutes 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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Tamaulipas U-15 is already in the final of the Super Cup

Tamaulipas U-15 advances to the final after beating El Camino USA on penalties.

Publicado 2 hours ago el 17 de julio a las 19:02 | 1 min reading

Tamaulipas U-15 to the grand final

The state representative of Tamaulipas U-15 achieved its place in the final of the FMF Super Cup, a youth tournament organized by the Mexican Soccer Federation. On the third and final day of the group stage, they tied 1-1 against El Camino USA. Then, he won the penalty shootout and got the extra point that qualified him.

The path of the team

The contest takes place at the Federation facilities in Toluca. Tamaulipas started with a penalty shootout victory over the Amateur Sector. On the second day, they lost against the Mexican U-15 National Team. He arrived at the final date with the obligation to add and he achieved it with determination.

Now, the Tamaulipas squad will once again face the U-15 National Team in the grand final. The duel is scheduled for Friday, July 17 at 11:00 a.m. on the official fields of the governing body.

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Prestianni Law is already applied in Liga MX: Aguirre is expelled

Tigres suffers its first expulsion from the tournament due to the Prestianni Law after an altercation.

Publicado 3 hours ago el 17 de julio a las 18:35 | 1 min reading

Return of the MX League with controversy

At the start of Apertura 2026, Tigres already set a record: the first expulsion for applying the Prestianni Law. Rodrigo Aguirre was sent to the showers for intentionally covering his mouth during an altercation with rivals in the match against Xolos at the Caliente stadium.

The game, played on Thursday night, had a tense moment near the end of the first half. An argument arose between players from both teams, but it did not escalate. However, when everything seemed calm, “Búfalo” Aguirre covered his mouth to say something to Alejandro Gómez. Referee Iván Tona observed the action and reported to the center back, who after consulting the VAR decided to send off the forward.

Liga MX confirmed on social networks:

“After a VAR review, the central referee sends off Rodrigo Aguirre for intentionally covering his mouth while arguing with an opponent.”

This sanction is based on the Prestianni Law, which seeks to avoid insults or provocations by hiding the mouth. Thus, Tigres becomes the first club to suffer this measure on the opening day.