World Cup 2026

Performers are seen at Estadio Azteca, renamed Mexico City Stadium for the FIFA World Cup, during the opening ceremony June 11, 2026, before the match between Mexico and South Africa. (OSV News/Reuters/Kai Pfaffenbach)

Nuns hope international spotlight from World Cup shines on Mexico's disappeared

By Rhina Guidos

As Mexicans show their zeal for soccer everywhere during FIFA's World Cup 2026, families of Mexico's more than 130,000 disappeared want the country to have that same obsession for those who are missing.

Signage on the exterior of AT&T Stadium, which will be named Dallas Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is covered by workers as preparations continue at the venue ahead of the soccer tournament May 28, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP/Jessica Tobias)

Monday Starter: Advocates gear up to prevent human trafficking during World Cup

By Dan Stockman

Plus, Leadership Collaborative to host events for younger nuns and Bon Secours offering multiple silent spiritual retreats this summer.