MEXICO CITY: The Mexican dream at this World Cup can be summed up in a phrase: “And what if we do?” The question omits the ending — and what if we do win? — but captures the hope of two generations of Mexicans who were used to defeats and have waited 40 years to see their national team make it to the quarterfinals, something that could happen on Sunday if it beats England.

El ser mexicano tiene un cariz camaleónico, no importan las adversidades ni las desilusiones vividas años antes, cada mundial, irresolublemente, reaparece la ilusión de llegar más…

Mexico have won four games without conceding a goal. How is excitement building before the big last-16 match?