United States advances to the round of 16 after beating Bosnia

Kane warns: Mexico will be a bigger challenge

With the ticket to the round of 16 secured, Harry Kane broke the silence. The England captain scored a double in the victory over the Democratic Republic of the Congo and now focuses his attention on the next opponent: Mexico.

Respect for the Tricolor

The forward recognized the quality of the team led by Javier Aguirre, who arrives with high morale after eliminating Ecuador. Kane made it clear that the duel will not be easy.

“It’s time to enjoy the moment, come back, regain strength and think about the next game, which will be even more difficult: against Mexico. In Mexico, what an extraordinary game awaits us. Obviously, we will soon change the chip to focus on that, but for now, let’s just enjoy these moments,” he declared.

Pride of wearing the shirt

The attacker also expressed his satisfaction with the collective performance. “Achieving a comeback like the one we achieved is something extremely gratifying; I feel proud of the group, proud of the boys. It was a tough game and, personally, wearing the England shirt is one of the things I like the most,” he concluded.

England is already waiting for a rival in the next phase. Mexico, for its part, will seek to surprise one of the favorites for the title.

Belgian comeback in Seattle

Belgium beat Senegal 3-2 in a two-legged duel at Seattle Stadium. The European team sealed its place in the round of 16 after losing by two goals.

Senegal struck first. At minute 24, Habib Diarra beat Thibaut Courtois. Then, in the 51st minute, Ismaila Sarr extended the lead. He seemed doomed, but Belgium reacted.

Romelu Lukaku scored in the 86th minute and restored hope. Three minutes later, Youri Tielemans tied the score and forced extra time.

In extra time, Tielemans was once again the protagonist. A penalty at minute 120+5 gave the Red Devils the victory. Senegal said goodbye to the tournament.

Belgium’s opponent in the next phase will be defined later, when the United States faces Bosnia Herzegovina in San Francisco.

Beccacece: “Mexico surpassed us”

After Ecuador’s elimination in the round of 32 against Mexico, at the Azteca Stadium, Argentine coach Sebastián Beccacece avoided excuses. He publicly recognized the dominance of the tricolor team and confirmed that the match closed its cycle at the head of the Ecuadorian squad.

“I was not surprised, we knew what Mexico could do and we could not neutralize them. Mexico surpassed us and I have no complaints,” he declared at a press conference.

Beccacece highlighted the work of the team led by Javier Aguirre and the impact of the environment on the Coloso de Santa Úrsula. “They are a well-worked team. I wish we had played the whole game like the second half,” he added.

The coach thanked his players for their dedication during the tournament. He expressed sadness for the fans who traveled from Ecuador with the hope of seeing their team go far.

“It is a sad and painful night for the Ecuadorian people. My contract ended at the end of the World Cup. We have built a dignified and transparent legacy,” he concluded.

The defeat left a significant impact on Ecuadorian fans, who hoped for a better performance in the World Cup.