The Guardian USMay 29, 2026, 9:00 AM

Mexico hope a month of isolation can rekindle the magic of the 1986 World Cup

Mexico's coach is isolating the national team for a month before the World Cup, hoping to recreate the team-building magic of the country's best World Cup performance in 1986. The strategy has angered club fans by removing key players from the playoffs.

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