For us here in Latin America, Saturday’s World Cup story was Ecuador’s missed chance. Ecuador controlled the ball, created the better chances and fired...

Cerúndolo Carries Argentina Into Queen’s Club Semifinals

Steven Hodel - June 20, 2026

Francisco Cerúndolo’s grass-court rise has taken another meaningful step, and this one comes with a clear Latin American edge. The Argentine seventh seed reached...

Ex-Costa Rica Coach Alfaro Leads Paraguay to Crucial World Cup Win

Tico Times - June 20, 2026

Paraguay’s World Cup campaign came back to life Friday night under coach Costa Rican fans know all too well. Gustavo Alfaro, the Argentine manager...

Latin American Women Head to Wimbledon Without a Clear Favorite

Steven Hodel - June 19, 2026

Latin America will not arrive at Wimbledon without talent. It will arrive without a clear women’s singles favorite. That is the more honest reading...

Mexico Clinches Group Control After Tense Win Over South Korea

Steven Hodel - June 19, 2026

Mexico became the first team to take full control of its World Cup group on Thursday night, beating South Korea 1-0 in Guadalajara and...

Joy for Colombia, Heartbreak for Panama at World Cup 2026

Tico Times - June 18, 2026

A day that began with hope for Latin America's two teams in action at the 2026 World Cup ended in sharply different moods —...

Messi Makes World Cup History as Argentina Opens Title Defense

Tico Times - June 17, 2026

Lionel Messi began what could be his final World Cup with another night that belonged entirely to him. The Argentina captain scored a hat...

Latin American Tennis Players Test Grass-Court Form Before Wimbledon

Steven Hodel - June 16, 2026

Latin America’s grass-court week at Queen’s has become a useful Wimbledon check for three players arriving with very different stories: Argentina’s Francisco Cerúndolo, Peru’s...