Aug 17, 2026Sports125 words1 min read

Tijuana vs. Cruz Azul: Lira and Mora Meet Again After World Cup

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Tijuana will play against Cruz Azul in Liga MX. This is a game in the Apertura 2026 season.

The game is in week four. It is called J4 in Spanish.

Two players will meet again. Their names are Erik Lira and Gilberto Mora.

Lira and Mora played at the World Cup this year. Now they will play against each other in Mexico.

People call this a reunion. This means old friends meet again.

Fans want to watch the game live. It has a kickoff time and a TV channel.

One Tijuana player will not play. His name is Rodolfo Rotondi.

Tijuana's team name is also 'Xolos'. This is a nickname for the club.

The article does not say why Rotondi cannot play.

Vocabulary8 words

1. Which two teams are playing?

2. What event did Lira and Mora play in before this game?

3. Will Rodolfo Rotondi play in this game?

1. Tijuana and Cruz Azul 2. The World Cup 3. No

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Tijuana will play against Cruz Azul in _____.

The game is in _____ four.

Two players will meet again. Their names are Erik Lira and Gilberto _____.

Lira and Mora played at the _____ this year.

People call this a _____. This means old friends meet again.

Fans want to watch the game _____.

One Tijuana player will not play. His name is Rodolfo _____.

Tijuana's team name is also '_____'.