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- Oct 3
Vehicle strikes Mexican TV crew during live broadcast on Monterrey avenue
A television reporter and camera operator for Gamavisión were hospitalized on Friday after an out-of-control vehicle struck them during a live broadcast on Avenida Morones Prieto in Monterrey.
- Aug 31
Funeral held in Rome for Pietralata family following murder-suicide
Dozens of mourners gathered at a Rome parish church on 12 September 2026 for the funeral of Luca Abbasciano, Valentina Pambianco, and their five-year-old daughter Bianca.
- Aug 30
Diane Parry defeats Elise Mertens in Monterrey to win first career WTA title
France's Diane Parry overcame Elise Mertens 6-4, 0-6, 6-3 at the WTA 500 Monterrey Open in Mexico on Saturday, lifting her maiden tour title and rising to world No. 31 on the eve of the US Open.
- Aug 27
Jenni Hermoso returns to Atletico Madrid on contract running through June 2027
The 36-year-old forward arrives from Mexican club Tigres for her third spell in the Spanish capital ahead of Sunday's derby against Real Madrid.
- Aug 26
CF Monterrey defeats Chicago Fire 2-1 to advance to Leagues Cup semi-finals
CF Monterrey advanced to the Leagues Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Chicago Fire in Bridgeview, ending the MLS club's three-match winning run in the competition.
- Aug 23
Maja Chwalinska receives first-round bye as third seed at WTA 500 in Monterrey
Polish tennis player Maja Chwalinska received a first-round bye at the WTA 500 tournament in Monterrey following withdrawals, advancing directly to the round of 16.
- Jul 21
FC Porto signs South Korean midfielder Hwang Inbeom from Feyenoord for €4.5 million until 2029
The 29-year-old international arrives from Feyenoord for a fixed fee of €4.5 million, with a further €500,000 in potential bonuses, and takes the number 16 shirt.
- Jul 10
First all-Czech Wimbledon final set as Muchova and Noskova advance
An all-Czech final will decide the Wimbledon women's singles champion, with Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova both through. It is the first final at the All England Club to feature two Czech players.
- Jun 30
Paraguay beats Germany on penalties; Netherlands and Morocco deadlocked in World Cup last 16
Paraguay eliminated Germany 5-2 on penalties in the World Cup round of 16 in Boston, while the Netherlands and Morocco remained scoreless into the second half in Monterrey.
- Jun 29
Gakpo's emotional goal not enough as Morocco advance on penalties in World Cup
Cody Gakpo scored an emotional opener days after losing his unborn son, but Issa Diop's stoppage-time header forced extra time and Morocco won 3-2 on penalties in the World Cup Round of 32, setting up a last-16 clash with Canada.
- Jun 29
Canada beats South Africa, Eustaquio’s tearful goal dedicated to parents lost in 2023 and 2024
Stephen Eustaquio scored a stoppage-time winner as Canada ousted South Africa in the World Cup round of 32, then broke down in a post-match interview remembering his mother, who died of brain cancer, and his father, who died of a heart attack.
- Jun 29
Brazil, Germany and Netherlands enter World Cup knockout stage as first-ever round of 32 begins
Three matches on Monday open the first-ever World Cup round of 32, with Brazil facing Japan, Germany taking on Paraguay, and Netherlands clashing with Morocco.
- Jun 29
South Korea coach resigns after World Cup exit: president orders investigation as death threats mount
South Korea's World Cup campaign ended in group-stage failure, triggering death threats against coach Hong Myung-bo, a presidential call for reform, and a riot police deployment at Incheon Airport for the team's return.
- Jun 27
Cody Gakpo remains with Netherlands squad after girlfriend announces loss of unborn son during World Cup
Dutch forward Cody Gakpo and his girlfriend Noa van der Bij have announced the loss of their unborn son during the World Cup. Gakpo has chosen to stay with the Netherlands team ahead of the round of 16 match against Morocco.
- Jun 26
World Cup 2026: Netherlands top Group F, Japan to face Brazil in last 16 after draw with Sweden
The Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 to win Group F, while Japan's 1-1 draw with Sweden secured second place and a round-of-16 meeting with Brazil. Sweden also advanced as one of the best third-placed teams.
- Jun 22
Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs officiates the 1,000th World Cup match as Japan routs Tunisia 4-0
Japan swept Tunisia aside 4-0 in Monterrey on Saturday night, a result that doubled as the 1,000th contest in World Cup history and marked the long-awaited debut of Romanian center referee Istvan Kovacs at the tournament.
- Jun 21
Japan overwhelms Tunisia 4-0 in World Cup's 1,000th match, sending North African side home
Ayase Ueda struck twice and set up another goal as Japan delivered a dominant 4-0 victory over Tunisia in Monterrey on Saturday, a result that eliminated the North Africans and marked the 1,000th match in World Cup history.
- Jun 18
Istvan Kovacs will referee 1,000th World Cup match, Tunisia vs Japan, with special golden kit
Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs will officiate his first World Cup match on Sunday, and it happens to be the 1,000th in tournament history. FIFA has given him a special golden-striped jersey for the Tunisia-Japan group-stage clash in Monterrey.
- Jun 15
Sweden overwhelms Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup Group F; Ayari scores twice
Sweden launched its 2026 World Cup campaign with a commanding 5-1 win over Tunisia in Monterrey, Mexico, with Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari scoring the opener and the clincher.
- Jun 15
FIFA reverses language rule after Vinícius and Hakimi protests; Spanish now permitted at all World Cup press conferences
FIFA reversed its rule limiting press conference languages to English and team tongues after a weekend of viral incidents involving Vinícius Jr., Achraf Hakimi and Frenkie de Jong. From 14 June, Spanish will be available at every official briefing regardless of which teams are playing.
