Mexico's National Football Team inspired the nation with their performance in the 2026 World Cup, despite losing 3-2 to England in the Estadio Ciudad de México on Sunday. The president, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, highlighted the team's performance and assured that, beyond the result, the selection managed to excite millions of people.

What happened in the match?

The match took place amidst heavy rain and electrical discharges that occurred in the capital of the country. At the end of the match, the English team won 3-2 against the national team.

Why is it important for Mexico?

The head of the Executive congratulated the players for their performance in the round of 16, considering that they were close to achieving the tie that would have taken the score to three goals per side. Mexico reached this instance after adding four consecutive victories without receiving goals.

What comes next?

Sheinbaum also highlighted Mexico's role as one of the hosts of the 2026 World Cup, noting that the organization of the tournament has received international recognition. The president asked to value the effort made by the players and continue promoting the development of sports in the country, with a current record of 9 points in the FIFA World Cup 2026 standings, after three games played.

The Mexican National Team has a record of 3 wins and 0 losses in their last 3 games, with 6 goals scored and 0 conceded, giving them a goal difference of +6. They are currently in first place in the standings, 5 points ahead of South Africa.