INDYCAR drivers are keeping a close watch on their home countries as they compete for the World Cup.

MEXICO CITY — Mexico has spent 40 years chasing a return to the World Cup quarterfinals. On Sunday, their best chance in a generation arrives. Playing on home soil in a venue that has become an almost impregnable fortress,

The Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup begins on Saturday with a two-match slate, providing fans and bettors with the perfect opportunity to take advantage of World Cup betting promos. Co-host Canada faces Morocco in Houston at 1 p.

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When the final whistle in the USA-Bosnia and Herzegovina match blew at 7:06 p.m. on Wednesday, it ended the Bay Area’s time hosting the World Cup — and capped off a whirlwind 18-month stretch of marquee sporting events.

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The ’86 logo became a staple of Mexico City design. The 2026 edition has left designers mourning a missed opportunity.

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