Two Chinese tourists were attacked by an armed robbery group on their way from the airport to downtown Mexico City, just before the World Cup opening match.
The two-year-old duck, donning a Mexico national football team jersey, rose to fame after the Mexican team defeated South Africa in their World Cup opener.
FIFA estimates the tournament could contribute USD 17.2 billion to the US GDP, driven by increased spending on restaurants, hotels, airlines, and ride-sharing services.
The US has discovered a sophisticated tunnel, hundreds of meters long, beneath its border with Mexico, reportedly used to smuggle over USD 45 million worth of cocaine.
Railway transport company employees discovered six bodies in a freight train car in Texas, near the Mexican border; the cause of death remains unknown.
FIFA plans to stage three separate opening ceremonies for the inaugural matches of the United States, Mexico, and Canada at the 2026 World Cup, featuring numerous stars including Lisa, Katy Perry, and Michael Buble.
