“We’ve got the possibility to do the unattainable.”
After Mexico brushed apart Ecuador to achieve the final 16 of the World Cup, a few of their celebrating followers already had a watch on their potential subsequent opponents.
England face a troublesome take a look at of their last-32 tie with DR Congo afterward Wednesday however, ought to they overcome that, it is not going to get any simpler.
That’s as a result of subsequent up could be a match with Mexico on the iconic Azteca Stadium – a mouthwatering fixture for a lot of soccer followers, however a frightening one for England supporters.
Mexico have by no means received past the quarter-finals of the World Cup, however their spectacular shows at this event – 4 video games, 4 wins, eight objectives scored and no objectives conceded – have their followers dreaming of what could possibly be.
“England have the Ballon d’Or favorite Harry Kane main that group,” one fan stated.
“You might have gamers like Jude Bellingham, and it’s scary, however with the momentum we’ve there may be the possibility to do the unattainable.”
Primarily based on their performances at this World Cup and their report on the Azteca, Mexico going far shouldn’t really feel like an unattainable goal.
Their aggressive report at this stadium is 70 wins from 89 video games, with 17 attracts and solely two defeats. They’re additionally unbeaten in 10 World Cup video games there.
Admittedly, the opposition they’ve confronted on the Azteca isn’t at all times of the very best high quality however, nonetheless, will probably be a frightening activity for whoever faces them within the final 16.
“The entire nation is behind them – we have seen the scenes,” former Australia and Tottenham supervisor Ange Postecoglou stated on ITV.
“If will probably be England happening to Mexico, it is going to be like moving into a distinct World Cup for them.”
