RAFA MÁRQUEZ Nuevo Director Técnico de La Selección de México LA FIFA, CHIVAS FC

Weekly Summary of NEWS, SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT MEXICO; The Mexican Football Federation officially announced the appointment of Rafael Márquez as the new head coach of the Mexican National Team. FIFA; A call from US President Donald Trump to FIFA President Gianni Infantino requesting a review of the expulsion of forward Folarin Balogun sparked widespread debate. CHIVAS FC; Chivas de Guadalajara officially unveiled their new jersey for the 2026-27 season, marking the long-awaited return of Nike as the official kit supplier after nearly three decades. VENEZUELA; continues to face the aftermath of the earthquakes. Rescue and debris removal efforts are still underway following the powerful tremors recorded days ago. IRAQ-IRAN; strengthen their diplomatic ties. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and the Iraqi Prime Minister participated in official events in Najaf. UNITED STATES; Severe weather persists in North America. In addition to humanitarian efforts related to Venezuela, various media outlets are reporting storms and adverse weather conditions in parts of the United States, especially in the Great Lakes region and the northern part of the country. TELEVISION RECORD: In the United States and Mexico, the Round of 16 match of the 2026 World Cup between Mexico and England made history. It reached a combined audience of approximately 105 million viewers between both countries. United States: It broke the record as the most-watched soccer match and Spanish-language program in the country's history, with nearly 45 million viewers. Mexico: It was watched by 60 million people, becoming the most-watched match of the century. ENTERTAINMENT: INTOCABLE The Texan band, originally from Zapata, Texas, which formed in the 90s, will unveil its star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on July 16. U2's new music video for "Street of Dreams," filmed in Mexico City's Historic Center, is a tribute to the energy and spirit of the capital. The production shows the band performing the song on a bus customized by Mexican artist Chavis Mármol as it travels through the streets near the Zócalo. After a storm interrupted filming, shooting resumed from the balcony of a local building, lending a spontaneous, documentary feel that reinforces the connection between U2 and the Mexican public. Los Tucanes de Tijuana have been touring Europe for several weeks now; Spain, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, and England are the countries the group has visited throughout July.