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WWE is targeting a closing main event of the September 14 RAW in Mexico City, with Roman Reigns defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Penta. The early rundown also features Chad Gable vs. Dragon Lee for the Intercontinental title, two Money in the Bank qualifying matches (Men’s and Women’s), and a cameo by Stephanie Vaquer after her title win. Rey Mysterio is set to open the show, and the lineup is subject to change before air.
Run sheet for RAW in Mexico City suggests Je’Von Evans will win the men’s Money in the Bank qualifier and Lola Vice will win the women’s qualifier, advancing both to the Money in the Bank ladder matches pending any last-minute changes.
A 53-year-old in Mexico City recounts a fall that led to knee arthritis and caregiving by his 29-year-old partner, prompting them to confront how their significant age gap might affect their future. The story also touches on social reactions (like sugar-daddy jokes) and how, despite the age difference, they’ve found connection and resilience as they navigate aging and care together.
Commissioner Roger Goodell says permanent NFL teams overseas are inevitable, ranking six potential sites—Toronto, Mexico City, London, Munich, Rio de Janeiro and Melbourne—and weighing travel, scheduling, and divisional fit as the league considers an ambitious international expansion.
WWE announced an eight-man tournament to crown Roman Reigns' next World Heavyweight Championship challenger, with first-round bouts on Raw (and one on AAA) in August: Penta vs Laredo Kid, Psycho Clown vs La Parka, Dragon Lee vs El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr., and Rey Fenix vs El Fiscal. The winner could face Reigns in a September 14 title defense in Mexico City, and a potential final could pit Penta against Rey Fenix; if Reigns retains, a Money in the Bank defense against LA Knight is teased.
Wrestling Observer Live’s Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor recap NXT, preview Grand Slam in Mexico, and note WWE announced a Roman Reigns match in Mexico City next month, delivering the latest wrestling news and analysis.
WWE is running a cross-promotional tournament with RAW, SmackDown and AAA to crown Roman Reigns’ challenger for the September 14 RAW in Mexico City, with El Grande Americano currently pegged as the favorite though plans could still change.
Harry Styles slipped on stage during a Mexico City concert after a heavy downpour, but he recovered quickly, flashed a grin to the crowd, and continued the performance as fans cheered.
Pokémon GO’s Wild Area is back in November 2026, featuring two in-person events in Sendai, Japan (Nov 6–8) and Mexico City (Nov 6–8), plus a global Wild Area event on November 14–15; tickets go on sale next season, with predictions for Gigantamax Pokémon and Mighty Pokémon returning to hype the festivities.
U2 released Street of Dreams as the lead single and video for its first all-new album in nine years. The clip was filmed in Mexico City, and while no album title or release date has been announced, the project is expected this year after the band issued two standalone EPs earlier in 2026 (Days of Ash and Easter Lily).
England head to the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City for a World Cup last-16 clash with Mexico, a venue steeped in football lore—from Maradona’s Hand of God to Pele’s World Cup triumphs—and known for its altitude, with Thomas Tuchel urging England to soak up the stadium’s storied atmosphere.
A 19-year-old woman and two others died from suffocation as more than a million people flooded Mexico City to celebrate Mexico's 2-0 World Cup win over Ecuador, with crowds near the Angel of Independence; emergency crews treated several unconscious people and CPR was performed before they died, prompting Mayor Clara Brugada to call for safer, more responsible celebrations.
Mexico City hosts the opening of the expanded 48-team World Cup 2026 at the renovated Azteca Stadium, featuring a star-studded ceremony with Shakira, Burna Boy and J Balvin, while security tightens and protesters denounce costs and disruption around the venue.
The 2026 World Cup opens in Mexico City with a vibrant ceremony headlined by Shakira, plus performances from J Balvin, Burna Boy and others, as Mexico co-hosts with the US and Canada. Fans packed Azteca Stadium to celebrate the kickoff amid a build-up marked by renovations and protests, signaling a festive start to the tournament on home soil.
As Mexico City readies the World Cup 2026 opener, the Zócalo hosts a massive fan festival while CNTE teacher strikes and other protests loom, prompting security stumbles and a tempered mood about the tournament’s spotlight.