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England faces Mexico at ‘monster’ stadium where El Tri has yet to concede a goal at this World Cup
By Carlos Rodríguez, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 4, 2026
· 5 min read
Mexico has spent 40 years chasing a return to the World Cup quarterfinals. On Sunday, their best chance in a generation arrives. Playing on home soil in a venue that has become an almost impregnable fortress, El Tri will face England in the round of 16 — in what is arguably the most important mat...
Key takeaway “The stadium is a monster; that explains the high number of wins and draws, and the few losses — which were just accidents,” said Hugo Sánchez, the legendary striker who played in the 1986 World Cup and now serves as an ESPN analyst.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
For Alamo Heights residents with ties to Mexico, Sunday's match between El Tri and England is more than just a high-stakes World Cup game. It's a chance for the Mexican national team to break a decades-long curse and advance to the quarterfinals, a feat that has eluded them since 1986. The city's large Mexican-American population will likely be watching with bated breath as Mexico takes to the pitch at the Estadio Azteca, a venue that has proven to be a formidable fortress for the team. With Mexico's perfect record at home in this tournament, including three wins without conceding a goal, locals will be hoping that the team's momentum will carry them through to victory against England. The outcome of the game will undoubtedly be a topic of conversation in Alamo Heights' restaurants, cafes, and community centers, where fans will be gathering to cheer on El Tri.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Mexico has spent 40 years chasing a return to the World Cup quarterfinals. On Sunday, their best chance in a generation arrives. Playing on home soil in a venue that has become an almost impregnable fortress, El Tri will face England in the round of 16 — in what is arguably the most important mat...
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