El Tri

President Claudia Sheinbaum celebrated Mexico’s 2-0 World Cup knockout victory over Ecuador—the country’s first since 1986—but expressed solidarity with families of three people who died in crowd crushes during post-match celebrations. She highlighted nationwide festivities and emphasized the World Cup’s potential to boost tourism by showcasing Mexico’s hospitality.

Mexico's national team, El Tri, secured a 2-0 victory over Ecuador in a World Cup knockout game at Mexico City Stadium, marking their first such win in 40 years. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored first-half goals, with Quiñones opening the scoring and Jiménez extending the lead. Goalkeeper Raúl Rangel made a crucial save before halftime.

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a virtual trilateral USMCA review meeting on Wednesday involving Mexico, the U.S., and Canada, while wishing Mexico's national football team (El Tri) good luck ahead of their match against Ecuador. She also confirmed Mexico is sending power generators to Venezuela to aid recovery from recent earthquakes.

Mexico (El Tri) will face Ecuador in a World Cup knockout match at Mexico City Stadium on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Mexico aims for a fifth game, while Ecuador seeks its first knockout victory. The hosts, with a strong home record, face a challenging Ecuador team that defeated Germany.

President Claudia Sheinbaum highlighted Mexico's third World Cup victory by gifting a soccer ball to a reporter who predicted a 3-0 win over Czechia. She expressed solidarity with Venezuela after earthquakes killed 164 people and announced a rescue team's deployment. The mañanera also addressed the Mexico-U.S. relationship and Colombia's right-wing President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella.

Mexico's national soccer team (El Tri) advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout round, while U.S. Vice President JD Vance's remarks about potential military action in Mexico caused diplomatic tension. Homicide rates in Mexico dropped to an 11-year low in May 2026, with significant reductions in most states.

President Claudia Sheinbaum assured fans of 'complete safety' during the World Cup opener in Mexico City, despite planned protests near the stadium. She acknowledged potential delays for attendees but emphasized that logistics are 'under control,' while the FIFA Fan Festival in Zócalo may remain closed due to nearby CNTE protests. Sheinbaum also confirmed Mexico City's airport is operational and highlighted rising international tourism ahead of the tournament.