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Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition as the first day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals began.

The Mexican Football Federation announced Wednesday that Rafael Márquez is taking the reins as Javier Aguirre's successor to lead the team up to the 2030 World Cup.

Four years ago, there was a schism between Mexico and the national team. That healed at this World Cup, and set in motion a plan for success in 2030.

Midfielder Álvaro Fidalgo said he is sure that the Mexico national team is in good hands under new manager Rafa Márquez following El Tricolor's elimination from the 2026 World Cup.

Jordan Henderson is expected to be ruled out for the rest of the World Cup after suffering a suspected broken bone in celebrating England's 3-2 win over Mexico, sources have told ESPN.

Sir Keir Starmer intervened to prevent FIFA bringing forward kick-off at the Estadio Azteca amid concerns the change could give World Cup co-hosts Mexico an unfair advantage over England.

FIFA has been accused of overturning United States striker Folarin Balogun's red card based on "political phone calls" by its former president Sepp Blatter.

England's former striker Wayne Rooney has said that England have produced 'one of their greatest ever performances' in order to beat Mexico, survive the first round of knockouts, and reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.

Group A at the 2026 World Cup features Mexico, South Africa, South Korea and Czechia. Find out more about their history at the World Cup.

The 2026 World Cup has been unique for being co-hosted by three countries, the U.S., Canada and Mexico. What has the tournament been like in each nation? Mark Ogden went to find out.

Mexico fans go wild for opening goal vs. Ecuador at the World Cup