Javier Aguirre calls for perfect game as Mexico faces England in World Cup round of 16

Mexico faces England in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup at the Estadio Azteca, with coach Javier Aguirre emphasizing the need for a near-perfect performance against one of the tournament favorites. Aguirre stated, 'Somos 11 contra 11, no hay excusas' Source: heraldomx, and expressed confidence that his team can achieve victory if they minimize errors.

Game plan: Neutralizing Kane

The key tactical priority is to neutralize England's star striker Harry Kane, who has scored five goals in the tournament. Aguirre described Kane as 'un jugador top' and outlined a strategy to 'intentar que Kane no esté cómodo en el campo para que no pueda armar juego' Source: elnacionalve. Mexico's defense, which has not conceded a goal so far, will be tasked with keeping Kane under constant pressure.

Team spirit and readiness

Aguirre highlighted the importance of team unity and humility, noting that players have set aside individual egos: 'Tuvimos buena preparación y tiempo suficiente para elegir a jugadores que se pusieron al servicio del equipo' Source: infobae. He praised Raúl Jiménez for his humble attitude despite his Premier League experience Source: diariolibree. While some sources report that Aguirre rejected the altitude advantage Source: elnacionalve, others note his focus on making 'un partido perfecto' Source: excelsiormx. The team enters the match on a four-game winning streak with eight goals scored and none conceded.