By Adegboyega Adeleye
Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre says he is proud of his players despite admitting he was deeply hurt after their 3-2 defeat to England ended their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
According to ESPN, Aguirre described the Round of 16 loss at Estadio Azteca as a painful end to Mexico’s World Cup dream, while praising the spirit and unity of his squad.
“I leave with mixed feelings. On one hand, proud of the family we built and very satisfied with the work done,” Aguirre said after the match.
“When you lose, it’s hard to get over it. Success is a path paved with mistakes you’ve overcome. It’s about going from failure to failure until you finally succeed.”
