Mexico out of World Cup, Mora wanted by Liverpool and Arsenal

Mexico out after 3–2 loss to England

Your World Cup is over. Mexico fell 2–3 to England in the round of 16 on Saturday, undone after a perfect group stage where you took all nine points and topped Group A (1) (5). The match set a British viewing record of 9.1 million peak viewers (team background).

The group stage had been flawless: three wins, including a 3–0 dismantling of Czech Republic (5). But England found a way through, and your young squad goes home.

Dan Burn debuts at 32, holds the line

England threw on Dan Burn for his international debut against Mexico, at age 32. He played the final 15 minutes with ten men. "Trato de estar listo cuando se me necesita", I try to be ready when I'm needed, Burn said afterwards (2).

Martinoli almost in tears on air

Christian Martinoli, the voice of Mexican football, was visibly emotional during the broadcast. Footage showed him on the edge of tears as elimination loomed (3). The reaction captured what the whole country felt.

Romaña heading to León

Colombian defender Romaña is expected to leave San Lorenzo for León before the weekend. San Lorenzo are waiting for him to depart (4).

Liverpool circling Gilberto Mora

Your 17-year-old midfield revelation is drawing serious interest. Liverpool are among the clubs tracking Gilberto Mora, who has an £18.7 million release clause (6, team background). Arsenal want him too. The World Cup's youngest player is not staying under the radar.

Fan-reaktioner

The mood is bruised. A popular post on r/soccer tallied up the round of 16 damage: all three CONCACAF co-hosts, Mexico, USA, Canada, eliminated in the same round. That fact is stinging extra. Some fans are already pointing to 2030.