Javier Aguirre had reason to smile and see the light this Tuesday after Mexico's 1-1 draw with Belgium, something that hadn't happened in a long time. He readily acknowledged that El Tri played their best first half ever and even applauded their style of play.

For this reason, and without getting carried away, he stated that: "Mexico is on the right track." He also considered that they have the right foundation, which allowed them to compete against world-class teams and shine against a squad from the elite, venturing to applaud their first-half performance.

"There were periods where we played very good football, we still made mistakes, things, but the concentration was positive; all 26 players behaved very well. I couldn't play everyone, I regret that, but we tried, we tried to win the matches, but in the end, they are "Good examiners and I leave satisfied," the national team coach emphasized in the post-game press conference at Soldier Field in Chicago. For that reason, he stressed that they have had significant preparation and that there is a good core of players who have overcome injuries and that, ultimately, the important thing is to look ahead, even though they weren't able to achieve victories. "I think that in terms of attitude, energy, and physical effort, no one can fault us, that's what I think. I'm a man with experience, I know the moods, and in that sense, I think there were moments when people saw a good team and felt represented. We didn't win and that can affect things, but that's football. "We are on the path we want and hopefully on May 30th we will find the players who can represent us at the World Cup,” the coach emphasized. Aguirre also assured that there were players who graduated in these two matches and confirmed that they are ready to withstand pressure and boos, such as It happened at the Azteca Stadium last Saturday against Portugal, but now they had the control to reverse that situation and move forward with a firm step.

“Yes, that's what a World Cup at home needs. The team with the right character wins. At referee's decision,a mistake, a red card—these are inherent parts of the game. Those of us who play know that when you hear your name called, when you're insulted, you lose the essence of the game. Ultimately, it's the atmosphere you experience in Brazil, in Uruguay, but at home we need our fans. They want a spectacle, yes, but I think my team has gained in character. I'm going through the selection process, focusing on balance. The list won't please everyone, but those I trust are the ones with the greatest mental strength,” he concluded.