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Despite the 3-2 Defeat, Mexico Finally Has Reason to Believe Again

In a turn-around from previous tournaments, there’s lots of positivity surrounding the men’s national team despite their recent loss. Rafa Márquez officially stepping in to lead them into 2030's World Cup has many fans hopeful.

July 11, 2026

Why Are Mexicans Chanting ‘¿Y Si Sí?’ Right Now?

From “No Era Penal” to “Imaginémonos Cosas Chingonas” and “Sí Se Puede,” the latest three-word phrase has fans believing in the men’s national team again.

July 2, 2026

World Cup Heartbreak Hurts. This Artist Turned That Pain Into New Paintings

Legendary artist Jorge R. Gutierrez, aka "Super Macho," known for his folk art-influenced paintings and animations for "The Book of Life," is showing his work this friday at La Luz De Jesus Gallery within Soapplant/Wacko in Los Feliz.

July 1, 2026

Investigations Newsletter: Dr. Oz In MacArthur Park

The physician argued that Los Angeles is “farming homelessness” in MacArthur Park.

May 14, 2026

This Is How Crazy and Expensive L.A. World Cup Tickets Are Right Now

FIFA dropped another batch of tickets for the tournament this week as part of a “Last Minute Sale.” Who’s got $6k for the quarterfinal at SoFi in a few months?!

April 25, 2026

Iran Hasn’t Officially Dropped Out Of The FIFA World Cup. But Will They Still Compete?

The back-and-forth between FIFA, Donald Trump, Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali, and the Iranian National Team left plenty of doubt as to what will actually happen come June.

March 15, 2026

The World Cup is Still Happening This Summer, But It May Not Look As Planned

There’s a lot of confusion about what has and hasn’t happened with the World Cup in the past month. L.A. Taco separates the fact from fiction.

March 8, 2026

As the World Cup Nears, Bodies Pile Up in Guadalajara 

Authorities are currently investigating human remains found in nearly 500 bags spread across nearly two dozen clandestine grave sites.

December 23, 2025