The World Cup Gave Mexicans a Fantasy They Won’t Soon Forget

NYT World Monday 06 July 2026, 07:26 UTC By Tariq Panja and James Wagner 1 min read

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Mexican fans during the World Cup round of 16 match against England at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday.

Mexican fans during the World Cup round of 16 match against England at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday. [Image text:] #FIFAWorldCup

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