A weekly Mexican Futbol / Soccer podcast, where a panel of members discuss, argue and sometimes agree on various Mexican LigaMX or National Team topics.
Most Mexico fans are fed up with the dying state of the MLS All-Star versus Liga MX showcase—yet, in the chaos, deep insights emerge. This week, we break down why these exhibitions no longer matter, from the players' lack of effort to the weird spectacle of influencers and teenagers dominating skills challenges designed for pros. Plus, we dig into the crazy direction Mexican soccer is heading—coaching upheavals at Tigres, controversial club finances, and the complex puzzle of players moving to Europe or staying home, despite World Cup heroics.You'll discover: why Liga MX and MLS are drifting apart in both quality and purpose, the behind-the-scenes drama with clubs like America and Cruz Azul, and how financial struggles shape rosters and relegation prospects in a league that seems to be stuck in neutral. Our panel share their unfiltered take on the real reasons behind these crises, from managers resigning to the shocking decline of historic clubs.
Join our official discord server https://discord.gg/J6k3t8KjSThe world cup ended in an anticlimactic way. Now what?How will Spain's style influence the next decade of modern football?Chivas off on the wrong foot, losing 2-0 to Toluca.
cantinamx.com FIFA 2026 World Cup Semis are set. France vs Spain, England vs Argentina. Rafa Marquez Project Dead on Arrival?Glorious Liga MX Returns on ThursdayChivas poised as favorites
Final score: Mexico 2-3 England | post game reaction from twitter spaces. cantinamx.com for merchjoin the cantina mx discord https://discord.gg/hW4ZxtZa4
England get past DR Congo, setting the stage for a historic showdown in el Azteca with Mexico in the R16. Will Mexico make history?
Mexico continue their perfect run, defeating Ecuador 2-0 in the R32. Another clean sheet, another win. Live reaction from X Spaces!
Canada kicked off the round of 32 today, eliminating South Africa. Mexico faces off against Ecuador. Can Aguirre overcome his ghosts from 2002 and 2010?
Follow us on Spotify! Mexico finish off the group stage unscathed, perfect record. Most importantly, Mexico finish the group stage with 3 clean sheets. Memo Ochoa gets his flowers and a proper send off.This was a special episode, thank you all for participating.
Mexico face Czechia in their final group stage match, will they go for the kill?
We had a great discussion on the 2nd weekend of this 2026 Fifa world cup with @elrifado13 @JoelyAceves @1AlbertPerez Messi becomes the all time top goal scorer in world cup history with Mbappe clipping at his heels. Who will win the golden ball? Does the dilution of 48 teams tarnish these goal scoring records?
Mexico win group A with the 1-0 victory over South Korea. An ugly, hard fought tactical match. Luis Romo voted Man of the Match. Raul Rangel with an iconic save earned his flowers tonight.
CantinaMX discord server https://discord.gg/3zQpUqVBPwww.cantinamx.comThis World Cup has exposed the myth of European superiority in soccer.North American teams are performing well and representing their regions positively.Mexico's attack has been underwhelming, but there's hope for improvement.Historical context shows Mexico's struggles and successes in past World Cups.The World Cup is unpredictable, and early results can be misleading.Social issues in Mexico are highlighted, showing the intersection of sports and society.The tournament's expansion means more teams have a chance to progress.The importance of community and shared experiences during the World Cup is emphasized.
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Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in the opening game.
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Who should be our starting GK for the World Cup?Any surprises on Aguirre's final 26 list? Follow us on spotify! www.cantinamx.com for merch
Recorded live from The Rose Bowl Stadium. Mexico squeezes out a 1-0 victory over The Socceroos.
Cantina MX meet up! We had media day at the Rose Bowl. 28 players were available for interviews, we discussed our experience.
Final score: Cruz Azul 2-1 Pumas. Cruz Azul secure their 10th league title, Clausura 2026. join our discord server https://discord.gg/vKTFSuhTF
Mexico 2-0 Ghana final score. Post game reaction.CantinaMX was selected by FeedSpot as one of the Top 100 Soccer Podcasts on the web. https://podcast.feedspot.com/soccer_podcasts/We added some more merch at www.cantinamx.comLet's hang out at the Rosebowl. We will be there to cover the Mexico vs Australia match. join our discord https://discord.gg/vKTFSuhTF
Join our discord https://discord.gg/vKTFSuhTFChivas vs Cruz Azul Clausura 2026 semis, post game reaction. Cruz Azul eliminate Chivas 4-3 on aggregate.
Make sure to follow us on Spotify. Chivas hold onto a 2-2 draw against Cruz Azul in the 1st leg of Clausura 2026 semis. Join our discord! https://discord.gg/vKTFSuhTF
The clasico capitalino delivered one of the most entertaining matches of the weekend. Drama, goals and plenty of PKs for America. And even with all that, they failed to advance.
Chivas beat Tigres 2-0 and advance to the Clausura 2026 semi finals! Live reaction post match.
What a crazy 24 hours it has been. We had to run it back to unpack the drama between the FMF and Toluca/Chivas. Toluca ends up beating LAFC 4-0. All the national team players were forced to attend the 8pm dinner.
BREAKING NEWS: AMAURY VERGARA WILL RECALL THE 5 PLAYERS FOR LIGUILLA. The pact has been broken.Tigres finish Nashville off 2-0 in the Concacaf Champions Cup. Toluca recalls Gallardo and Vega for their semi final clash against LAFC; mayhem ensues America vs Pumas match aftermath
NO CHARLIE RODRIGUEZ! TIME TO CELEBRATE
cantinamx.com The big story last night, Nicolas Larcamon fired from Cruz Azul, Joel Hiqui takes over as interim. Chivas tie 0-0 with NecaxaAmerica's winning streakPumas silently creeping upMeeting of club owners tomorrow, rumor is they will remove pro/relegation permanentlyNetflix acquires Gold Cup rights
The big news last night, Club America and Cruz Azul exited the CONCACAF Champions Cup. What will be the repercussions for head coaches, Jardine & Larcamon?Netflix Mexico secures Gold Cup and Nations League TV RightsChivas get humbled by Tigres 4-1
America draws 0-0 to NashvilleLAFC dominates defending champion Cruz AzulHormiga Gonzalez continues to lead Liga MX as top scorer
SummaryIn this episode of the Cantina Max Football Podcast, the hosts analyze Mexico's recent friendly matches against Belgium and Portugal, discussing player performances, tactical approaches, and the implications for the upcoming World Cup. They highlight the contrasting performances of the first and second halves, the need for improvement in finishing, and the overall outlook for the national team as they prepare for the tournament.TakeawaysMexico showed a strong first half against Belgium.The team needs to improve their finishing in the final third.Comparisons with the US team highlight Mexico's competitive edge.Player performances varied, with some stepping up significantly.The intensity and pressure applied by Mexico were commendable.Tactical adjustments are necessary for sustained performance.The depth of the squad is a concern for future matches.The friendly matches serve as crucial preparation for the World Cup.Fans expect a team that plays with heart and determination.Overall, the results were promising despite areas needing improvement.Mexico football, Belgium match, World Cup preparation, player performance, tactical analysis, friendly matches, football podcast, Cantina MX, sports commentary, soccer analysis
check out our latest articlehttps://x.com/CantinaMX_POD/status/2035054673489707350?s=20Mexico finally faces some worthy opponents with friendlies against Portugal and Belgium. Are we happy with the player pool?
Our 500th episode! Thank you to our listeners for all your support. We are posting articles on twitter now, check them out!The injuries for Mexico keep piling on. Who will replace Malagon and Marcel Ruiz now that they've been ruled out the world cup?
The big story tonight: Luis Angel Malagon tore his Achilles, ruled out of World Cup. Who's the clear favorite now with the World Cup 90 90 days away?Pocho Wars with the USMNTChivas and Tigres come out on top on their clasicos. Support the pod with some merch at cantinamx.com
get your merch at cantinamx.comMexico dominates Iceland 4-0Jesus Gallardo solidifies his LB spot on the national teamSurprising emergence from Brian Gutiérrez
get your merch at cantinamx.com Chivas winning streak comes to an end, El Mencho dies, chaos ensuesPortugal game at risk of getting canceledWill FIFA revoke Mexico's hosting rights?Naturalizados, always a heated debate
Relax Chivas fans, they still haven't beaten anyone yet.Will Aguirre acknowledge Chivas' current form and call up Hormiga Gonzalez & Diego Campillo?Year of the Horse or year of the Goat?Mexico secures final friendlies with Ghana, Australia & SerbiaEdson Alvarez and Chiquete Orozco injuredSantos in crisis modeChivas litmus test with Cruz Azul and Toluca to finish the month.
cantinamx.comChivas favored in Super ClasicoChelito Flowers switches to CanadaChivas sign another pocho, Jonathan PerezGil Mora's agent speaks outPumitas are officially eliminated from CCCTigres, America & Rayados advance
Concacaf champions cup kicks off! Tigres 0 - 0 ForgeAmerica 2 - 1 OlimpiaPumas 1 - 4 San DiegoAllan Saint Maximin leaves America due to racismFidalgo joins Real BetisObed Vargas joins Atletico MadridJorge Sanchez to PAOKJorge Ruvalcaba joins NYRBChivas on a perfect runCopa Libertadores teases Liga MX return for 2027
Mexico beats Panama 1-0. Let's talk about it.
Happy new year everyone. Liga MX is back which means CantinaMX is back. Cruz Azul continues couch surfingChivas got rid of dead weight and are looking goodFactoring in the WC year, players will ball outThis season will be expedited with double jornadas and teams will be depleted
Toluca secures their 12th title and now the question must be asked: are they now part of the big 4?
Group A:MexicoSouth AfricaSouth Korea Mexico will debut the 2026 World Cup against South Africa. How can you not be romantic about futbol?
Chivas eliminate themselves from Apertura 2025 Liguilla after Chicharito's pk miss. Agonizing loss at the feet of Javier Hernandez. Not like this.
The fans put the pressure on Mexico for this window, upsetting players like Edson Alvarez and Raul Jimenez who demand positive reinforcement. Mexico were booed at the conclusion of tonight's match vs Paraguay.
Apertura 2025 finished with a bang after 17 fixtures, but not without some casualties. JJ Mac tore his ACL, Kevin Mier fractures his tibia, and Jimmy Lozano got canned from Pachuca. Hormiga finishes as joint top goal scorer and finally gets called up to the national team for their upcoming friendlies vs Uruguay and Paraguay. The sky is the limit!
Tonight's episode dove into a lot of topics in Liga MXWill the recent events in Mexico jeopardize their World Cup Hosting privileges next year? Who was Carlos Hurtado?Santi Gimenez confirms he's been carrying an ankle injury Ant-Man keeps scoring, tally at 11 nowMarcelo Flores approached by Canada for 1 time switchBrian Gutierrez applying for Mexican Passport
Read our latest articleLiga MX is coming very close to its regular season conclusion. The top 5 spots are secured, with a few fringe teams fighting for that final 6th spot. The rest of the league will scramble for the 7th-10th play in spots. These battles haven't gone without some casualties, Alexis Vega and Diego Campillo were injured over the weekend. With 2 fixtures left, we dive into this past weekend's results and teams to consider for liguilla.
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