In Mexico City, co-hosts Mexico are decisively in control against Czechia, inching closer to a spot in the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.
After securing a perfect six points with victories over South Africa (2-0) and Korea Republic (1-0), Javier Aguirre’s squad is set to achieve a milestone they have never accomplished before.
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The crowd erupted with joy as 22-year-old Mateo Chávez, a left-back for AZ Alkmaar, scored his first senior international goal with a composed finish.
Just six minutes later, Julián Quiñones capitalized on Czechia’s poor defending to extend Mexico’s lead, further diminishing Repre’s chances in the tournament.
If Mexico manages to maintain this lead until the final whistle, it will mark the first instance in World Cup history where the CONCACAF powerhouse wins all three group stage matches.
With discussions surrounding the historic advancement of both USMNT and Canada to the next stage, Mexico may also be on the verge of their own fairy tale summer.