Estadio Azteca, Ciudad de México. 24/June/26

Nine points. Three wins. Zero goals conceded.

Mexico marches into the Round of 32 with a perfect group stage—something El Tri had never achieved before at a FIFA World Cup. Three clean sheets, nine points, and a nation believing.

Then came the moment that transcended football. When Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa stepped onto the pitch, the Azteca erupted. Six World Cups. Four as a starter. A legend embraced by an entire country as teammates, fans, and a new generation celebrated one of Mexico’s greatest.

Talent wins matches. Camaraderie builds teams. Right now, Mexico has both.

Photo: Rodrigo Rivas Ruiz