Author: Sarah Smith

  • South Korea vs. Czech Republic: Where and what time to watch the Group A World Cup match?

    South Korea vs. Czech Republic: Where and what time to watch the Group A World Cup match?

  • CDMX alerts on road closures this weekend due to the World Cup caravan

    CDMX alerts on road closures this weekend due to the World Cup caravan

    The Secretariat of Mobility of Mexico City (SEMOVI) reported this Thursday on the closures of highways and main avenues that will take place this weekend on the occasion of the official welcome parade for the national teams participating in the 2026 World Cup.

    The route is scheduled to start from the National Museum of Anthropology in Polanco to the capital Zócalo, passing through Paseo de la Reforma. The participation of thousands of fans from around the world who are already in the capital is expected.

    Main affected roads

    • Paseo de la Reforma (from Chapultepec to Zócalo)
    • Avenida Juárez
    • Madero up to Zócalo

    The closures will be active from 08:00 to 18:00 on Saturday, June 13. Authorities recommend using the Metro, Metrobús, or the Mexicable as transportation alternatives during that day.

  • FIFA under investigation in Texas for fraudulent ticket sales and inflated prices for the 2026 World Cup

    FIFA under investigation in Texas for fraudulent ticket sales and inflated prices for the 2026 World Cup

    The Texas Attorney General opened a formal investigation against FIFA for the alleged fraudulent sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in several stadiums in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

    The investigation arises after multiple complaints from fans who reported excessive prices, duplicate tickets, and fake websites impersonating the official FIFA site for ticket sales.

    According to the statement from the Texas Attorney General, his office has received hundreds of consumer complaints who paid high amounts for tickets that never arrived or turned out to be invalid when presented at the stadiums.

    FIFA, for its part, issued a statement in which it assures to be “fully cooperating with authorities” and urged fans to purchase their tickets solely through official channels to avoid becoming victims of fraud.

    The scandal occurs just weeks before the start of the most important tournament in world soccer, which promises to be one of the most watched in human history.

  • Mhoni Vidente reveals her predictions for the 2026 World Cup champion

    Mhoni Vidente reveals her predictions for the 2026 World Cup champion

    Mhoni Vidente, the famous Cuban astrologer and clairvoyant who has been making predictions that surprise her millions of followers across Latin America for years, predicted that Brazil will be the country that is crowned champion in the 2026 World Cup.

    In her weekly astrological prediction program, Mhoni assured that “the stars tell me that the World Cup will be won by a South American country, and Brazil has the most powerful astral chart of all the participants.”

    Regarding Mexico, the clairvoyant was optimistic although cautious: “El Tri is going to give a huge surprise. They will go further than many people expect, but the champion will not be them this time,” she stated.

    Her predictions generated all kinds of reactions on social media, from those who fervently believe in her visions to those who take them with humor. The truth is that Mhoni has earned a huge audience with her forecasts, which on more than one occasion have proven accurate.

  • How much does an apartment near the 2026 World Cup stadiums in Mexico cost?

    How much does an apartment near the 2026 World Cup stadiums in Mexico cost?

    With the arrival of the 2026 World Cup, rental prices for apartments and rooms on apps like Airbnb and Booking.com near the three Mexican stadiums have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, in some cases costing 10 times more than in the regular season.

    In neighborhoods close to the Azteca Stadium, such as Xochimilco, Pedregal, and Coyoacán, a two-bedroom apartment that normally costs 2,500 pesos per night on Airbnb is now offered for over 25,000 pesos during match days.

    Average prices per night

    • Azteca Stadium Zone (CDMX): $15,000 – $45,000 pesos per night
    • Akron Stadium Zone (Guadalajara): $8,000 – $22,000 pesos per night
    • BBVA Stadium Zone (Monterrey): $6,000 – $18,000 pesos per night

    Tourism experts warn that this phenomenon is normal in any World Cup host city and that Mexico is no exception, although they call on authorities to monitor that abuses are not committed against tourists.