Mexican Swimmer Sets World Record as World Cup Preparations Intensify and Football Tournaments Advance

Mexico City, Mexico – A dynamic week in sports sees major football tournaments progressing, while Mexico gears up for the 2026 World Cup. In the Club World Cup, Manchester City decisively defeated Juventus 5-2, marking the end of the group stage. Attention now turns to the Copa Oro quarter-finals. Mexico is set to face Saudi Arabia this Saturday, while a highly anticipated match between the United States and Costa Rica will take place on Sunday. Domestically, preparations for the 2026 World Cup are gaining momentum. Governors Samuel García of Nuevo León and Pablo Lemus of Jalisco recently met with President Claudia Sheinbaum. During the meeting, they requested additional resources to fund crucial transportation infrastructure improvements in Monterrey and Guadalajara, ensuring these host cities are fully prepared for the international event. In a remarkable athletic achievement, Mexican swimmer David Olvera established a new world record in open waters. Olvera successfully swam around Manhattan Island in New York, completing the challenging feat in an impressive 5 hours, 34 minutes, and 58 seconds.