Tag: Mexico vs US

  • A 5-minute taxi for 12,000 pesos: World Cup tourist denounces abusive rates in Mexico

    A 5-minute taxi for 12,000 pesos: World Cup tourist denounces abusive rates in Mexico

    A tourist who came to Mexico for the 2026 World Cup posted on social media his experience with a taxi driver who charged him 12,000 pesos for a journey of just five minutes near the Azteca Stadium.

    The video, which quickly went viral on platforms like TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), shows the service receipt where the charged amount is seen, equivalent to approximately 600 US dollars.

    The Secretariat of Tourism of Mexico City reacted to the video and announced that an investigation will be opened into the case, while reminding that the rates of concessioned taxis are regulated and that there are official applications to report excessive charges.

    “We call on all national and foreign tourists to use transportation platforms such as InDrive, Uber, or site taxis, which have transparent and traceable rates,” the dependency said in its statement.

  • 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.

  • US issues travel alert to Mexico for the 2026 World Cup? Here is what authorities say

    US issues travel alert to Mexico for the 2026 World Cup? Here is what authorities say

    With the arrival of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, the US Department of State updated its travel warnings for American citizens planning to visit the country during the tournament.

    The update notes that travelers should take extra precautions in certain areas of the country, although it acknowledges that the World Cup host cities — Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey — have increased security measures for the event.

    Mexican authorities responded to the warning insisting that Mexico is “perfectly prepared” to receive the millions of tourists who will visit the country during the tournament, and that thousands of additional security elements have been deployed in the host cities.

    The president of the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) also stepped forward and stated that the country has the logistical capacity and necessary infrastructure to guarantee the security and hospitality that the world expects.

  • Mexico lands in Group A of the 2026 World Cup: meet its rivals and match dates

    Mexico lands in Group A of the 2026 World Cup: meet its rivals and match dates

    The Mexican National Football Team was placed in Group A of the 2026 World Cup, where it will face Ecuador, Netherlands, and Saudi Arabia in the group stage of the tournament that will take place in US, Mexican, and Canadian territory.

    Group A Schedule

    • June 15: Mexico vs Ecuador – Azteca Stadium, CDMX (18:00 hours)
    • June 19: Mexico vs Netherlands – Akron Stadium, Guadalajara (20:00 hours)
    • June 24: Mexico vs Saudi Arabia – BBVA Stadium, Monterrey (17:00 hours)

    The Mexican National Team arrives at the tournament with high expectations, after qualifying prominently in the Concacaf stage. Head coach Guillermo Almada expressed his confidence in the team and promised to make a historic campaign.

    “We have a group with a lot of quality. We know it will be difficult, but we are prepared to give a great campaign and go far in this World Cup”

    Guillermo Almada, Head Coach of the Mexican National Team