The streets of Mexico City were painted green, white, and red as an overwhelming wave of euphoria swept the nation. Mexico has officially broken their "quinto partido" curse, defeating Ecuador 2-0 to advance to the World Cup Quarterfinals for the first time since 1986.
A Historic Victory
For forty long years, Mexican football fans have endured the heartbreak of round-of-16 eliminations. An infamous eight-match streak of early knockout exits had left many wondering if the national team was destined to forever fall short on the biggest stage. But this year, El Tri completely rewrote the script.
With an aggressive high press and clinical finishing, Mexico scored two beautiful goals in the second half. The viral footage shared by FIFA showcased massive celebrations erupting across the Angel of Independence monument, with millions of fans pouring into the streets in tears of joy.
What's Next for El Tri?
As the team gears up for their biggest match in modern history, the entire country stands firmly behind them. The curse is broken, and a new era of Mexican football has officially begun.