After the group stage, who would you rank higher in the World Cup Power Rankings: The United States of America or Mexico?

Much of Mexico is celebrating the World Cup with joyous outdoor gatherings large and small — but in parts of the country plagued by cartel violence, the tournament is experienced differently: with fear.

Mexico midfielder Gilberto Mora scanned for options and threaded a pass to Jorge Sanchez, who collided with the Czech goalkeeper before Julian Quinones poked home the loose ball for a 2-0 lead. It was the type of spark Mexico coach Javier Aguirre was looking for from an offense that had looked sluggish,

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Truly, El Tri's World Cup performance thus far has the team and its fans rightfully dreaming big about what's possible in this tournament. It's even earned the admiration of an unlikely fan, Clint Dempsey.

Mexico, Germany and Ivory Coast have some of the best jerseys among the teams still standing in the 2026 World Cup leading into the round of 32.