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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1943, Tom Holland, American actor, director, and screenwriter was born. In 1958, Hugo Sánchez, Mexican footballer, coach, and manager was born. In 1971, Pedro Rodríguez, Mexican racing driver (born 1940) passed away. In 1976, Eduardo Nájera, Mexican-American basketball player and coach was born. In 1982, The Italy National Football Team defeats West Germany at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to capture the 1982 FIFA World Cup. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 1986, Raúl García, Spanish footballer was born. In 1994, Lucas Ocampos, Argentinian footballer was born. In 2010, Spain defeats the Netherlands to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Johannesburg. In 2015, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
England’s 10 men hang on after Kane penalty to beat Mexico in World Cup thriller

File it as England’s finest World Cup knockout phase victory since 1966. There have not been a huge number of them; only nine previously, each a gripping drama in its own right. Yet it was the context of this one that set it apart.England stepped into the mayhem of the Estadio Azteca, a venue that contains a very particular ghost for them, to face the full force of the Mexican nation. Plus a team that almost never lose here. Javier Aguirre’s men brought flawless form to the showpiece; four wins out of four so far at the tournament; their tournament. It was the cohosts’ grand send-off from their own turf, arguably the biggest game in their history. An unofficial final for them. Continue reading...
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· Jul 6, 2026
Inglaterra resiste el acoso de México y se clasifica a los cuartos de final del Mundial
La selección de Inglaterra derrotó este domingo por 2-3 a México para clasificarse a los cuartos de final de la Copa Mundial 2026 en un partido en el que jugó 36 minutos con un hombre de menos. Jude Bellingham, dos veces, y Harry Kane, de penalti, convirtieron por los ingleses, en tanto Julián Quiñones y [] Este artículo Inglaterra resiste el acoso de México y se clasifica a los cuartos de final del Mundial se publicó primero en Diario El Mundo | Noticias de Honduras y el Mundo.
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· Jul 6, 2026
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· Jul 6, 2026
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England win World Cup thriller in Mexico to reveal true identity
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· Jul 6, 2026
Fifa World Cup: 10-man England advance to quarter-finals with fiery victory over Mexico
Fifa World Cup: 10-man England advance to quarter-finals with fiery victory over Mexico
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