Here is the latest update from the 2026 FIFA World Cup as of 2026-07-06 07:11:00.
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s manager, Javier Aguirre, expressed a mix of pride and disappointment following his team’s exit from the FIFA World Cup after a 3-2 defeat to England on Sunday night at Estadio Azteca.
Aguirre’s Emotional Farewell
“I leave with mixed feelings,” Aguirre stated after the match. “I am proud of the family we built and satisfied with the work done. However, losing is hard to overcome. Success comes through navigating failures.”
The match was particularly painful for Aguirre, who added, “It’s going to be a tough night for all of Mexico. We won’t sleep much. I’m at a loss for words.” England’s Jude Bellingham netted two goals within three minutes near the end of the first half. Julián Quiñones managed to score for Mexico, who previously hadn’t conceded any goals in their first four World Cup matches.
Turning Point of the Match
In the second half, both teams were awarded penalties—Harry Kane converted for England while Raúl Jiménez scored for Mexico following a red card for England’s Jarell Quansah due to a high challenge on Jesús Gallardo. Despite playing with ten men, England held firm to secure the win.
“I wanted to bid farewell to my people with a victory,” Aguirre lamented. “It hurts deeply. We had 18 shots, yet lost. Their quality shone while we fell short.”
Midfielder Eric Lira shared his feelings regarding the match, stating he felt honored to represent Mexico in front of 80,000 fans at Azteca. “I’m proud to wear this jersey and belong to this team,” Lira said. “While I am happy with our effort, I am not fully satisfied.”
Looking ahead, assistant coach Rafa Marquez is set to take over as Mexico’s manager, a planned transition announced prior to the World Cup. Aguirre expressed confidence in Marquez’s potential and the growth of the team. “They played with the heart of Mexico,” he concluded.
Despite the loss, the match at Azteca marked only Mexico’s third competitive defeat at this iconic venue since its opening in 1966.
England will now advance to the quarterfinals to face Norway in Miami Gardens, Florida.
FAQs
What was Mexico’s final score against England?
Mexico lost to England with a final score of 3-2 in the FIFA World Cup match.
Who will replace Javier Aguirre as Mexico’s manager?
Rafa Marquez will take over as Mexico’s manager following Aguirre’s departure after the World Cup.
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- Published: 2026-07-06 07:11:00
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