Mexico Lira: We Can Go Far
MEXICO CITY: Pemain tengah Mexico, Erik Lira percaya pasukannya mempunyai kemampuan untuk melangkah jauh pada Piala Dunia 2026 selepas memulakan kempen dengan kemenangan 2-0 ke atas Afrika Selatan di Stadium Azteca, awal pagi tadi. Beraksi di hadapan penyokong sendiri, Mexico mengutip tiga mata berharga menerusi jaringan Julian Quinones dan Raul Jimenez pada aksi Kumpulan A. Kemenangan itu menjadi lebih manis apabila diraih walaupun tuan rumah terpaksa mengharungi baki perlaw
Mexico midfielder Erik Lira expressed confidence in his team's potential to advance significantly in the 2026 World Cup following their opening 2-0 victory against South Africa. Goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez secured the crucial three points at the Azteca Stadium, despite Mexico playing with ten men after captain Cesar Montes received a red card. The win marked a historic moment for Mexico, ending a long streak of not winning their World Cup opening match.
Lira acknowledged the emotional challenge of hosting the tournament but emphasized the team's mental preparation to overcome it. He stressed that the team remains focused on securing more points in their upcoming matches, stating they will not be complacent after their initial success.
This victory is significant for Mexico as it breaks a long-standing winless streak in their World Cup opening matches and sets a positive tone for their campaign as hosts.
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