The Mexican national team fell 3-2 to England in the World Cup round of 16. This defeat will be a blow to Javier Aguirre's legacy, who had led the team to a good campaign in the tournament.

What happened in the game?

Mexico had won 3 consecutive games in the tournament, with 9 points and a +6 goal difference, but couldn't overcome the English team. The team dominated possession, but couldn't translate it into goals.

Why is this defeat important?

The defeat to England is Mexico's eighth defeat in the round of 16 since 1994. This will be a blow to Aguirre's legacy, who had led the team to a good campaign in the tournament.

What's next?

Mexico leaves the tournament with their heads held high, after a good campaign. The team had achieved its first win in the knockout stage since 1986, and had shown that it is a competitive team in the tournament. With a +6 goal difference and 9 points in the tournament, Mexico had shown its worth in the 2026 World Cup.