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Mexico Secures 2028 Olympic Spot; FIFA Faces Split Over Infantino

8/8/2026

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Mexico Qualifies

Mexico qualified for the 2028 Olympic men’s soccer tournament by beating Canada 2-1 in the Concacaf U-20 semifinal on Aug. 7, 2026.
Canada led 1-0 after Owen Graham-Roache scored in the sixth minute.
Canada was reduced to ten men after Graham-Roache handled the ball.
Hugo Camberos scored a 78th-minute penalty, his third, to take the Golden Boot lead over Jahmarie Nolan.

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Infantino Faces Split

The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino, praising his work after the abandoned Forward Enterprise plan.
CAF reaffirmed support, noting the Forward Programme has invested over $1 billion in Africa since 2016.
Norway FA president Lise Klaveness demanded Infantino’s resignation, saying lost trust requires new leadership.
UEFA, CONCACAF and associations such as Wales, Finland, Serbia, Sweden, England, Jordan and Albania withdrew support, condemning the failed scheme.

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Mexico Qualifies

Mexico qualified for the 2028 Olympic men’s soccer tournament by beating Canada 2-1 in the Concacaf U-20 semifinal on Aug. 7, 2026.
Canada led 1-0 after Owen Graham-Roache scored in the sixth minute.
Canada was reduced to ten men after Graham-Roache handled the ball.
Hugo Camberos scored a 78th-minute penalty, his third, to take the Golden Boot lead over Jahmarie Nolan.

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