1986 World Cup Nearly Cancelled After Mexico Earthquake

Guardian reports after the disaster told of 5,000 deaths, much of the capital being razed, and doubts about Mexico hosting the finals. Mexico last hosted the World Cup in 1986, but the competition was almost cancelled several months before the start when an earthquake struck the capital, Mexico City, leaving at least 5,000 people dead, 30,000 homeless and much of the city flattened, in one of the worst earthquakes to hit the country.

To this day, the death toll remains disputed, with some estimates putting it as high as 40,000. chickenroadslot.pro

We assess the standing of the nations who played in the tournament’s last 32 before the next round of games begins

Les Bleus look unstoppable – all six of our judges ranked them No 1. Sweden did their best to cope with the French front four but were blown away by the slickest operation in town. Even when an opponent is feeling comfortable, Michael Olise or Kylian Mbappé can produce genius without notice, ripping apart the best-organised defences. “I did say that I wanted to enjoy this World Cup to the fullest,” Mbappé told reporters after the Sweden game. It is hard to imagine the fun stopping any time soon.

In a highly anticipated Formula 1 sprint at Silverstone, 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli defeated Lewis Hamilton, ending Hamilton's dream of winning in front of his home crowd. The race marked a battle between Ferrari and Mercedes, with Antonelli's superior performance proving decisive.

Antonelli, who previously served as Hamilton's apprentice at Mercedes, showcased his talent against the experienced seven-time world champion. The young driver's victory marks an important moment in what appears to be a developing rivalry between the two.