Mexico exits World Cup in thriller; ticket prices plunge

Mexico's World Cup run ended in a dramatic 3-2 loss to England at the Estadio Azteca, despite playing with a man advantage for much of the second half. Jude Bellingham scored twice in a minute, while Harry Kane added a penalty. Mexico fought back with goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez, but England held on to reach the quarter-finals Source: Al Jazeera.

Impact on fans and economy

Elimination of the United States and Mexico sent ticket prices plunging. On TickPick, prices for the Spain-Belgium game dropped 65%, and Mexico's quarterfinal tickets fell 45% Source: CNN. In Mexico, the match drew a record 60 million viewers—nearly half the population—and over 789,000 attended matches in host cities Source: Mexico News Daily. The tournament generated 50 billion pesos in revenue for host cities Source: Mexico News Daily. However, a shooting in East Los Angeles wounded four people after crowds gathered Source: LA Times.

What's next for Mexico

Coach Javier Aguirre stepped down after the defeat, handing over to former player Rafael Marquez. Aguirre praised the team's effort and expressed confidence in Marquez, who will lead Mexico through the 2030 cycle Source: CNA. Despite the loss, fans celebrated the team's performance—its best in 40 years—and the mood remained upbeat Source: BBC; Al Jazeera.