At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico aims to reach the quarterfinals for the first time in 40 years. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
Mexico hopes to advance to the quarterfinals by defeating Ecuador in the round of 32. The match took place on June 30 in Mexico City. Mexican fans gathered at the stadium to support their team.
England advanced to the round of 32 by defeating Congo on July 1 in Atlanta. Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham scored goals.
Norway defeated Ivory Coast on June 30 in Arlington, Texas. Erling Haaland scored two goals to lead his team to the round of 32.
Brazil fans gathered on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro to watch Brazil vs. Japan. Brazil won on June 29.
For Mexico, this match is especially significant as the team last reached the quarterfinals in 1986. That year, Mexico advanced to the quarterfinals on home soil.
The 2026 World Cup is being held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It is the first World Cup co-hosted by three countries.