Gerardo Martino was one of the most renowned coaches to have managed Mexico in recent years. But "Tata" left under a cloud during this period. The Argentine strategist hopes Mexico can have a good World Cup in 2026. In an interview with TUDN, Gerardo Martino acknowledged that he has followed some of El Tri's matches, but not enough to have formed an opinion on Javier Aguirre's tenure. "I've watched them, I've seen some matches, not enough to have an opinion, but I have watched some matches," said the Argentine coach. The former FC Barcelona coach emphasized the importance of Mexican fans being on the same page as their national team. “Tata” Martino believes this is essential to surpassing the results of Qatar 2022. “With Mexico being one of the countries that sends the most people to the World Cups, I can imagine what a party it will be at this next World Cup… I hope there's a great connection and that things go better than four years ago,” Martino stated. Mexico at the Qatar 2022 World Cup: The Mexican national team aimed to advance beyond the Round of 16 at the Qatar 2022 World Cup. But what El Tri fans didn't expect was that, after many successful editions, Mexico would be eliminated in the first round. El Tri drew 0-0 in their first match against Poland. In their second match against Argentina, Mexico again failed to score. Argentina won 2-0. The Mexican goals finally came in the last match of the group stage. The Mexican national team defeated Saudi Arabia 2-1 with goals from Henry Martin and Luis Chavez, but due to goal difference, Gerardo Martino and his team did not advance to the next round.