Javier Aguirre and his reaction to Mexico's solid classification to the second round of the World Cup
The “Vasco” described the victory against Ecuador as the most important in his career. Aguirre highlights the role of fans
The Mexican team defeated Ecuador 2-0 and qualified for the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Javier Aguirre, criticized before the start of the tournament, described his emotions upon achieving this historic victory and continuing with the perfect pace in the World Cup.
The victory against Ecuador allowed Mexico to enter the next round of the World Cup. This was a solid victory against a team that had generated a lot of expectations prior to the start of the World Cup. Javier Aguirre described the match as part of a “Round Night.”
"Surely yes, my victory in Italy, in Brussels, France, I have won Chile, several good victories, but none today, it is with your house, with your people, it is doing what corresponds to you. I know that when there are whistles and boos, I am the first to say it, it is a great night today," said the Mexican strategist at a press conference.
This is the third World Cup that Javier Aguirre directs. The two previous editions lost their fourth game. On this occasion the result was different and against a serious rival. Mexico will go to its fifth game, it is not a quarterfinal, but it is a duel that can allow them to end the curse of the round of 16.
"It means a lot to me, I was one of those. I couldn't get to the fifth game, it hurts a lot, you get past the first phase and you do well, it's a very serious mistake, today, the communion with the people is an impulse, it's a spectacular field, we have to see the fatigue, Quiñones, Alvarado with fatigue, they take you to the limit, a nice night for the Mexicans," he added.
Mexico's devastating step in the World Cup
The Mexican team has obtained four victories in four games. The most significant thing of all is that El Tri has never been behind on the scoreboard in this World Cup. Mexico has 360 minutes without conceding a goal in this World Cup.
June 11 | Group Stage vs. South Africa: 2-0 | Venue: Azteca Stadium.
June 18 | Group Stage vs. South Korea: 1-0 | Venue: Guadalajara Stadium.
June 24 | Group Stage vs. Czech Republic: 3-0 | Venue: Azteca Stadium.
June 30 | Round of 32 vs. Ecuador: 2-0 | Venue: Azteca Stadium.