The anticipation surrounding the World Cup last-16 match between Mexico and England has reached a fever pitch. Among those weighing in on the match is Jared Borgetti, one of Mexico’s all-time top scorers, who has expressed his disappointment.
The dramatic match, delayed for an hour due to weather conditions, ended with England securing a 3-2 victory over the co-hosts, propelling them into the quarter-finals.
Both teams were awarded penalties, contributing to the scoreline, and England’s Jude Bellingham thrilled fans with two rapid goals.
Mexico’s manager, Javier Aguirre, announced his resignation after the match, deeply saddened by the loss, which marked a rare competitive defeat for the team at the Azteca Stadium.
“I would have liked to say goodbye to my people with a victory – for everyone to be satisfied. It hurts. It hurts a lot…” Aguirre expressed.
Despite the loss, Aguirre praised his team, calling them “great” and expressed hopes for England’s continued success in the tournament as they prepare to face Norway in the quarter-final.
Jared Borgetti, however, shared a different sentiment after the match.
‘I’m sad and I’m angry because it wasn’t more,’ he told ESPN.
When asked about his anger, Borgetti explained: “Because I believe Mexico deserved more.”
‘We were ready for more. Sometimes things don’t work out like you want them to, how you’ve planned them to and I believe sometimes it’s a little bit of luck, no?
“Look at all the attempts. There are some who sometimes get a lot despite not doing a lot,” he said, criticizing Thomas Tuchel’s team by adding that they ‘didn’t deserve the win’.
Borgetti further emphasized that Mexico ‘could have done more, needed to do more and deserved more’.
“England, despite it not being their great match, won the match, without even knowing how,” Borgetti concluded.
Despite facing numerous challenges, England overcame the odds.
The England squad had to deal with the distraction of Mexican fans who, as shown in videos circulating on social media, set off fireworks and honked horns near the players’ hotel, seemingly to disrupt their rest before the game.
Additionally, the high altitude of the Azteca Stadium, which stands at 2,240 meters above sea level and leads to thinner air, posed a potential challenge for The Three Lions. As reported by Al Jazeera, this altitude makes breathing more difficult.
Nevertheless, England prevailed and is eagerly preparing for their clash with Norway.
In light of Mexico’s defeat, let’s review the scores from the 2026 World Cup so far:
**Round of 16 – Match 91:** Brazil vs **Norway**, 1-2
**Round of 16 – Match 92:** Mexico vs **England**, 2-3
**Round of 16 – Match 90:** Canada vs **Morocco**, 0-3
**Round of 16 – Match 89:** Paraguay vs **France**, 0-1
**Round of 32 – Match 88:** Australia vs **Egypt**, 1-1 (2-4 on penalties)
**Round of 32 – Match 86:** **Argentina** vs Cabo Verde, 3-2
**Round of 32 – Match 87:** Colombia vs Ghana, 1-0
**Round of 32 – Match 84:** Spain vs Austria, 3-0
**Round of 32 – Match 83:** **Portugal** vs Croatia, 2-1
**Round of 32 – Match 85:** **Switzerland** vs Algeria, 2-0
**Round of 32 – Match 80:** England vs DR Congo, 2-1
**Round of 32 – Match 82:** Belgium vs Senegal, 3-2
**Round of 32 – Match 81:** USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina, 2-0
**Round of 32 – Match 78:** **Mexico** vs Ecuador, 2-0
**Round of 32 – Match 77:** **France** vs Sweden, 3-0
**Round of 32 – Match 79:** Ivory Coast vs **Norway**, 2-1
**Round of 32 – Match 76:** Brazil vs Japan, 2-1
**Round of 32 – Match 74:** Germany vs **Paraguay**, 1-1 (4-3)
**Round of 32 – Match 75:** Netherlands vs **Morocco**, 1-1 (3-2)
**Round of 32 – Match 73:** South Africa vs **Canada**, 1-0
**Group L:** Panama vs **England**, 2-0
**Group L:** **Croatia** vs Ghana, 2-1
**Group K:** Colombia vs Portugal, 0-0
**Group K:** **DR Congo** vs Uzbekistan, 3-1
**Group J:** Algeria vs Austria, 3-3
**Group J:** Jordan vs **Argentina**, 3-1
**Group I:** Norway vs **France**, 4-1
**Group I:** **Senegal** vs Iraq, 5-0