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Mexico demolished Sint Maarten in start of their U17 World Cup qualification

Mexico made a great start to their 2026 U17 World Cup campaign by destroying Sint Maarten by a 10-0 score. Mexico got an early three goal lead but missed a number of chances before turning it on in the 2nd half against a Caribbean side that was completely out of their level from the first […]

San Diego FC crush Pumas in their CONCACAF Champions Cup debut

San Diego FC made a statement in their CONCACAF Champions Cup debut by demolishing a pathetic Pumas by a 4-1 score. San Diego FC went on the offensive from the start and overcame and early goal to crush a Pumas side that was extremely defensive and had no idea of what to do once they […]

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Mexico’s name squad for U17 World Cup qualifiers

Mexico will start their U17 World Cup campaign this week as they try to make it to the 2026 U17 World Cup. Mexico has name the squad and is already in Trinidad and Tobago, where they will take part in four matches as they look to book the only spot for the World Cup in […]

Club América earns their first win of the season after defeating Necaxa 2-0

Club América recorded their first win of the season after they defeated Necaxa at home. While their first victory should be a cause for celebration the environment around the club is bittersweet as many changes are around the corner for the tricampeon.  The day started off with warm sensations for América as two important players […]

Chivas remains up top of Liga MX after defeating Atletico San Luis

Chivas made it four out of four as they got another victory, this time by a 3-2 score, over Atletico San Luis. Chivas continued as the only team to have 100% of their points so far in the Clausura 2026 and are solidly in first place in Liga MX. They should be heavy favorites to […]

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Pumas crush Santos to get first home victory of 2026

Pumas got their first victory at home and got it in grand style after crushing Santos Laguna by a 4-0 score. After a great 1st half, Pumas placed the game away and climbed temporarily to the third spot as they continue being undefeated in the 2026 Clausura. Pumas will start their CONCACAF Champions campaign on […]

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Report: Academy product Ralph Orquin will leave Club América for a move to Europe

Rumors have started that youngster Ralph Orquin will not renew his contract with Club América, opting for a move to Europe in the summer instead. The young player has the chance to fight for a spot with his boyhood club but instead he wants a new experience and has even gone as far as obtaining […]

Mexico complete friendly tour with victory over Bolivia

Mexico close out their January friendly tour with another victory by a 1-0 score, this time over Bolivia. Once again Mexico was the better team but didn’t give a great performance especially on offense. Mexico ends their Central and South America tour and will now return to Mexico where they will play another non FIFA […]

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Ricardo Faty talks to Zach Lowy about Guillermo Ochoa

Ex football player Ricardo Faty has retired and moved on to coaching. The ex Senegalese international had a solid playing career as is now transitioning to a coaching career in the place where he started his rise as a player, the world famous French training center, Clairefontaine. His career was recently explored in an article […]

Mexicans Abroad: How to Watch

MLS Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano – San Diego FC – While San Diego have made it public their decision to oust Lozano, the Mexican player is intent on staying with the team. Hector Herrera – Houston Dynamo – Season is out.  Eredivisie Mateo Chavez – AZ Alkmaar vs. Telstar  Sunday January 25, 2026 – 3:15 AM […]

Late goal gives Mexico victory over Panama in first match of 2026

Mexico returned to the winning road after a late goal gave them the 1-0 victory over Panama. In the first match of 2026 for the Mexican National team, Mexico was overly superior against an extremely defensive Panama but were minutes from another tie before a injury time goal gave them the win. It was a […]

Pumas battles back to get tie against Leon

Pumas overcame an early goal to get a 1-1 tie against Club Leon at home. Pumas didn’t give a good performance but were able to continue undefeated in the 2026 Clausura although with another disappointing tie at home. Pumas will remain at home after the break from the National team matches next week by facing […]

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Chivas’ great start continues after defeating Queretaro

Chivas made it three victories out of three matches as they defeated Queretaro by a 2-1 score. Chivas was the superior team and completely dominated in the first half but struggled after a mistake led to the first goal scored on them in 2026. Chivas will now have a lot of their players go to […]

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Mexicans Abroad: How to Watch

MLS Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano – The Mexican player had been let go from San Diego after only one season. Unfortunately the player had not made the impact the front office expected. He was good but the club needed him to be great. Then the player had attitude issues which was the final nail in the […]

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Mexico announce squad for friendlies against Panama and Bolivia

Mexico announce the squad for the Januray matches against Panama and Bolivia. Coach Javier Aguirre named 27 players in the all Liga MX list for the Non FIFA Date friendlies that will start the activity for 2026. Mexico will travel to Panama City to face the Central American team that will also play in the […]

Pumas hold on for dear life to defeat Tigres

Pumas was able to get their first victory over Tigres in Monterrey since 2014 by beating them with a 1-0 score. Pumas played a very good first half but were completely dominated but were able to get the three points by going all out defensive and getting their victory in one of the stadiums where […]

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Club América lose to Atlético San Luis in their home debut

In their first double matchweek game of the season, Club América lost to Atlético San Luis in their first home game of the season. Things went from bad to worse twenty minutes into the game after defender Ramon Juárez received a red card and left his team with 10 players. San Luis took advantage of […]

Late goal gives Chivas key victory to continue on top of Liga MX

A very late goal gave Chivas the 1-0 victory over FC Juarez to give Chivas their 2nd win out of two games in the 2026 Clausura, that has them in first place. It was a very even match with few exciting moments but a late goal was able to give Chivas the key three points […]

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Club América and Tijuana open the season with a 0-0 draw

Club América opened up the Clausura 2026 with a scoreless draw against Tijuana. The game was one filled with history as the SAOT, the Semi-Automatic Offside Technology, made its debut in the league. Some considered the decision to be a controversial one but that does not take away the fact that the Aguilas were flat […]

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Liga MX Clausura 2026 Predictions

Liga MX returns this Friday with three games set to kick off in the evening. Current champions and bicampeones Toluca, start off their journey to a tricampeonato Saturday night. After Club América first obtained the tricampeon title, it looks like Toluca is headed towards the same path as they have made it known they are […]

Liga MX Femenil Clausura 2026 Predictions

The Clausura 2026 kicks off this weekend with four games scheduled to kickoff on Sunday. Tigres Femenil will look to defend their title after they defeated Club América in the final of the Apertura 2025 to claim their seventh title and continue to remain the winningest club in Liga MX Femenil. Here at FMF State […]

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A look at Mexico’s draw for U17 World Cup qualifiers

Mexico has learned the U17 World Cup qualification for the 2026 U17 World Cup to be held in Qatar. Mexico, who went into the Round of 16 in the 2025 edition (the highest of all CONCACAF teams), will once again take part as the seeded team in one of 8 groups that give 1 ticket […]

Mexicans Abroad: How to Watch

MLS Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano – San Diego FC – Offseason  Eredivisie Mateo Chavez – AZ Alkmaar vs. Fortuna Sittard  Sunday December 21, 2025 – 7:45 AM PT/9:45 AM CT/10:45 AM ET – ESPN As of late things have been going great for the youngster who has seen four consecutive starts.  Premier League  Raul Jimenez – […]

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Mexico announce three Non FIFA Date friendlies to start 2026

Mexico has announced the three friendlies to start 2026 in three non FIFA dates. Mexico will face off against Panama and Bolivia in January before facing off in February against Iceland. The games will be the matches prior to the March FIFA Date where Mexico will face off against Portugal and Belgium. The matches will […]

Lizbeth Ovalle awarded the 2025 FIFA Marta Award for her ‘Camaroncin’ goal

Mexican National Team member and former Tigres Femenil player Lizbeth Ovalle was awarded the 2025 FIFA Marta Award. The award was given during FIFA’s The Best Awards that has been held annually since its inception in 2017. Its uniqueness is due to the awards being voted on by managers, captains, journalists and fans.  The list […]