Portugal and DR Congo will meet in Houston for the 2026 World Cup

The Mexican National Team is already waiting for a rival for the round of 16

The activity of the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup continues this Wednesday. Mexico, which has already secured its ticket to the next round, will know its opponent after today’s results.

A day with three decisive duels

The first turn is for El Tri’s possible rivals. England and the Democratic Republic of the Congo face each other at 10:00 am (central Mexico) at the Atlanta stadium. The winner will travel to Mexican territory to face the national team.

Later, Belgium and Senegal collide in Seattle at 2:00 p.m. It is a match with a high degree of parity between both teams.

The closing of the day puts the United States against Bosnia and Herzegovina in San Francisco at 6:00 p.m. The hosts start as favorites.

Where to watch the games

• England vs. R.D. Congo: 10:00 a.m., broadcast on VIX with World Cup pass.
• Belgium vs. Senegal: 2:00 p.m., Seattle headquarters.
• United States vs. Bosnia: 6:00 p.m., channels 5, Azteca 7, TUDN and VIX.

All times correspond to the center of Mexico City. The definition of the round of 16 promises emotions for the Mexican fans.

In football it is said that some players are born with a special gift. Gilberto Mora is one of them. At 17 years old, the Xolos de Tijuana youth player is already shining with the Mexican National Team in the 2026 World Cup.

He not only has technique and vision of the game. He also displays an unusual calm for his age. As if he had been in the elite for years, although he has barely had two as a professional.

Gil’s graduation

His consecration came in the decisive match against Ecuador. With the team in need of a win, Mora was the engine of the midfield. He asked for the ball, distributed it judiciously and faced the defenders without hesitation.

Furthermore, he found spaces where there seemed to be none. He filtered passes that put the rival defense in check. And he tried his luck from mid-range: in the 5th minute, his shot skimmed Hernán Galíndez’s post.

At 14′, another shot from the right went just inches from the crossbar. On both occasions, fans rose from their seats.

Influence on the pitch

Javier Aguirre kept him on the field until the 58th minute, without taking any risks. Although his departure was preventive, the message was clear: Mora is key to the future of the Tricolor.

Beyond the result, the youth team already generates hope. Followers dream that they can change the history of Mexican soccer. For now, Gilberto Mora continues to show that young talent has a place in the elite.

President Claudia Sheinbaum celebrated the 2-0 victory of the Mexican National Team against Ecuador in the 2026 Soccer World Cup. The result qualifies the national team to the round of 16 of the tournament.

Through her social networks, the president expressed her support for the team:

“Today our National Team gave us unforgettable joy and showed that we should never stop believing in Mexico.”

Sheinbaum thanked the players for defending “our colors with passion” and for uniting the country with their efforts. “Let the goal cry continue to sound loud! Long live Mexico!” he concluded in his message.

The president witnessed the meeting from the Azcapotzalco mayor’s office, in Mexico City. The match was played on Tuesday night and sealed El Tri’s pass to the next round. With this victory, Mexico has three key points in the group stage and is emerging as one of the teams to watch in the competition.