Mexico Faces England with Caifanes' 'Aquí no es así' as Their Anthem

The Tricolor faces England in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 on Sunday, July 5. After defeating Ecuador 2-0, Mexico is in first place in the standings with 9 points, having won all three of their games and without conceding any goals.

What does 'Aquí no es así' mean?

The song 'Aquí no es así' by Caifanes has been adopted by Mexican fans as an anthem that represents them against the English. The lyrics, written and composed by Alejandro Marcovich, Alfonso André, and Saúl Hernández, tell the story of the conquest of America and the struggle of the indigenous peoples.

The connection to Mexico's history

The song connects with the Mexican fans who find in it a way to raise their voices and remember their history. The lyrics speak of conquest and resistance, which fits perfectly with Mexico's current situation in the World Cup.

The current context

Mexico is in a privileged position in the standings, with a 5-point lead over South Africa. Their last win was against Ecuador, and now they face one of the most important games in their history.