MEXICO CITY -- For Mexico, where soccer has an almost sacred status, this is already its most successful World Cup showing in generations.
James Wagner is a Reporter at The New York Times. He covers news, sports, and culture in Latin America, drawing on his diverse experiences as a Nicaraguan-American and his background in professional sports, including Major League Baseball and international events like the Olympics and World Cup. James has been featured in numerous publications, including The Spokesman-Review, NHK, and The Boston Globe.