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Europa reclama su lugar, pero Argentina amenaza: así fueron los octavos del Mundial
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 8, 2026
· 6 min read
Análisis de Federico Leiva, CNN en Español
Si la fase de dieciseisavos de final del Mundial 2026 fue la etapa de despedida de las selecciones africanas (siete de las nueve clasificadas quedaron en el camino), la de octavos de final fue el ataúd para casi toda América. La que salió vencedora a g...
Key takeaway Las tres organizadoras, Canadá, Estados Unidos y México, además de Paraguay, Brasil y Colombia, dijeron adiós a la competencia, aunque cada eliminación se sintió con diferente dolor.
Why this matters in The El Paso
For El Paso residents, the elimination of the US and Mexican teams from the World Cup may have a noticeable impact on local watch parties and gatherings. The city's strong cultural ties to Mexico and its significant Hispanic population often make international soccer matches a major event, with many residents gathering to cheer on their favorite teams. With Mexico and the US out of the running, some of that enthusiasm may wane, potentially affecting local businesses that had been benefiting from the increased foot traffic and sales associated with the tournament. However, the presence of European teams in the quarterfinals may still draw interest from local soccer fans, particularly those with ties to countries like England, which remains in contention. As the tournament progresses, it will be worth watching to see how El Paso's soccer community responds to the new matchups and whether local enthusiasm for the World Cup can be sustained.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Análisis de Federico Leiva, CNN en Español
Si la fase de dieciseisavos de final del Mundial 2026 fue la etapa de despedida de las selecciones africanas (siete de las nueve clasificadas quedaron en el camino), la de octavos de final fue el ataúd para casi toda América. La que salió vencedora a g...
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