Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1889, Tijuana, Mexico, is founded. In 1940, World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of the French State. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1958, Hugo Sánchez, Mexican footballer, coach, and manager was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 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 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. In 2020, Frank Bolling, American baseball second baseman (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran hails Mexico as "Second Home" after WC exit
Tehran [Iran], July 1 (ANI): Iran's team thanked the people of Tijuana on Tuesday for their warm hospitality during the World Cup, describing Mexico as 'our second home and our second team' after their group-stage exit.Political tensions between Tehran and Washington forced Iran to scrap plans to base itself in Tucson, Arizona, shortly before the tournament, prompting a move to Tijuana, Mexico.The team al
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· Jul 6, 2026
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· Jul 6, 2026
MEX vs ENG FIFA World Cup round of 16 LIVE: Kick-off at Estadio Azteca after one-hour delay
Mexico host England at the Azteca Stadium in what is one of the most anticipated matches in the round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Co-hosts Mexico look to keep their historic record at the stadium intact, as they have only lost two matches out of 89 internationals played at the venue. England, meanwhile, aim to get past what is expected to be a partisan crowd at the Mexico City Stadium.
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· Jul 5, 2026
After Maradona, Mexico Eyes Another World Cup Heartbreak for England at the Azteca
Mexico and England meet tonight in one of the most iconic settings in world football: the Estadio Azteca, where Pelé and Diego Maradona lifted the World Cup and where the Argentinian produced both the infamous ‘Hand of God’ and the ‘Goal of the Century’. England return to the stadium for the first time since that infamous 1986 defeat, facing an unbeaten Mexico for a place in the quarter-finals. The post After Maradona, Mexico Eyes Another World Cup Heartbreak for England at the Azteca appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.
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· Jul 5, 2026
England vs. Mexico prediction, picks, odds, betting preview, start time for World Cup match Sunday
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· Jul 4, 2026
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· Jul 4, 2026
Jiménez: “Sabemos que va a ser un partido difícil pero estamos confiados” | Pasión Mundial
El segundo máximo goleador de la selección mexicana contempla un partido difícil ante Inglaterra: sabe que es un equipo físico y gran calidad. México tendrá que atacar pero no descuidar la defensiva.
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