Sports update: Piratas FC travels to La Paz and Coquimbo Unido reports locker room issues

In Mexican football, Piratas FC has traveled to La Paz, Baja California Sur, to face Atlético La Paz in the fourth round of the Liga de Expansión MX Apertura 2026 tournament. Defender Diego Cruz noted the team's strong synergy and expressed confidence in securing three points despite playing on a synthetic pitch against a disciplined opponent.

In South American football, Coquimbo Unido reported unprofessional conditions following their 1-1 draw against Platense in Argentina during the Copa Libertadores round of 16. Player Alejandro Camargo stated that the visiting Chilean squad was denied hot water in the locker rooms, forcing players to use cold water during winter. Camargo indicated that CONMEBOL would be notified of the incident ahead of the second leg in Chile.