
World Cup 2026: Early Upsets, Comebacks and a $5 Billion Betting Boom
Live updates from the 2026 FIFA World Cup highlight early shocks, star comebacks, and a record‑breaking betting surge.
Jun 20, 2026
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Live updates from the 2026 FIFA World Cup highlight early shocks, star comebacks, and a record‑breaking betting surge.

After Mexico's narrow win over South Korea, Mexican American neighborhoods across Southern California erupted in celebration, especially in Santa Ana, where a year of immigration raids gave way to a night of music, dance, and defiant pride.

A year after federal immigration raids sparked fear in Santa Ana, the city’s Mexican American community erupted in celebration after Mexico’s narrow World Cup win, turning a moment of joy into a rallying cry for political engagement.