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Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to win all 3 World Cup group-stage matches for 1st time
By Carlos Rodriguez, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 25, 2026
· 4 min read
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre has been saying for a while now that the key to his players' success at the World Cup is that they are a family. This family, it seems, is on a historic journey.Mateo Chávez and Julián Quiñones scored in a six-minute span early in the second half, and Mexico beat the C...
Key takeaway ”Mexico's previous best group-stage performance was two wins and one draw, done in 1986 and 2002 and both featuring Aguirre, the first as a midfielder and the second as El Tri's coach.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The Mexican national team's historic win has sent shockwaves of excitement through the San Antonio community, home to a large and passionate Mexican-American population. As Mexico prepares to face its next opponent at Estadio Azteca, local fans are eagerly anticipating the round-of-32 match, with many likely to gather at watch parties and restaurants throughout the city to cheer on El Tri. The team's success is also being closely followed by local youth soccer players, who see players like 17-year-old Gilberto Mora and 22-year-old Mateo Chávez as role models and inspirations. Meanwhile, the issue of the homophobic chant by some Mexican fans is a reminder that the local community must also address issues of respect and inclusivity in its own sporting events and celebrations. As the city's Mexican-American community comes together to celebrate Mexico's triumph, it will be important to promote a positive and respectful atmosphere.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 4 min
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