Ovation of 80 thousand at the Colossus of Santa Úrsula
Gilberto Mora, Raúl Jiménez and Julián Quiñones were the footballers most acclaimed by the tricolor fans at the Mexico City Stadium. The three received a loud ovation when the local sound announced the starting eleven for the match against England, corresponding to the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup in North America.
The audience, close to 80 thousand people, filled the venue and echoed with each name. All of Javier Aguirre’s players were applauded: Raúl Rangel, Jorge Sánchez, César Montes, Johan Vásquez, Jesús Gallardo, Erik Lira, Luis Romo and Roberto Alvarado. But midfielder Mora, forward Jiménez and winger Quiñones generated the most deafening screams.
His performance throughout the tournament has been decisive. In the four previous games, these three players have earned the recognition of the fans. The connection with the public was immediate since his nicknames were mentioned: “Morita”, the “Wolf of Tepeji” and the “Pantera”.
On the contrary, when it was the turn of the English players, the boos were overwhelming. All members of the Rosa Team, including technical director Thomas Tuchel, were whistled by those in attendance.
The support that was felt before the initial whistle
The Mexican fans made themselves felt strongly even before the ball rolled. The atmosphere at the Coloso de Santa Úrsula was intense, with clear support for the local team and obvious pressure towards the rival. This factor can influence the development of the match, although the result will depend on the performance on the field.
