MexicoRound of 32
The Czechs failed to record a single victory and exit the World Cup with a goal difference of 2-6
Mexico became the first nation to officially secure a place in the knockout rounds
Mexico’s commanding 2-0 victory over South Africa at the Estadio Azteca was already a historic occasion, but Club Tijuana wonderkid Gilberto Mora provided another piece of history.
South Africa captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams offered a pragmatic assessment of his side’s 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the World Cup opener
Mexico manager Javier Aguirre refused to let a victorious start to their home World Cup campaign mask his team's shortcomings, offering a critical assessment of El Tri despite their 2-0 win over South Africa in the tournament opener.
The opening match of the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup offered a striking sense of déjà vu for football fans, perfectly mirroring the curtain-raiser from 16 years ago
Thirteen nations—many of which had braved a perilous transatlantic voyage—became the pioneers of a tournament that would change sport forever.
Roberto Martínez’s side controlled possession for large stretches of the match, yet their dominance failed to translate into meaningful chances
Mora became the youngest player ever to start a senior international final in a major tournament
Javier Aguirre's Tactical Return Pays Off
The reigning champions are now just one match away from lifting their 13th Gold Cup
