Soccer's top governing body confirmed it has opened an investigation into incidents that occurred after Spain's national team was crowned 2026 World Cup champion. One midfielder was sent off during the match, in a final also marked by the performance of Spain's goalkeeper, later awarded the tournament's Golden Glove.

Coach Ricardo La Volpe apologized following a controversy involving a Mexican fan ahead of the final, while referee Roberto Ayala publicly acknowledged a mistake made during the match, stating he would personally apologize.

Amid buildup to the "Champion of Champions" match between Cruz Azul and Toluca, the story dominating Mexican sports headlines is the historic valuation reached by Gilberto Mora, who has become the most valuable player ever recorded in Liga MX history.

The news comes the same day Julián Quiñones was left off the 2026 World Cup Best XI, sparking debate among fans and analysts over the tournament's selection criteria.

Cruz Azul and Toluca are preparing to face off in the Champion of Champions match with full squads, in one of the most anticipated matchups of the Mexican soccer calendar this season. Both clubs will travel to the United States starting the Tuesday before the match for logistics.

Resale ticket prices for the upcoming Clásico Nacional, another highly anticipated match in the coming weeks, are already reaching up to 40,000 pesos, making it one of the most expensive resales recorded two months ahead of the game.