Jorge Sánchez after Mexico's qualification: We have achieved nothing yet

Mexico's hard-fought 1-0 victory against South Korea has propelled them into the next round of the tournament, injecting a vital dose of confidence into Javier Aguirre's squad. The win was not just about advancing, but also about harnessing the energy of their home crowd, which midfielder Jorge Sánchez described as an extra player.

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We knew how important it was to win this game to finish in our home, that was important because the fans are an extra player. The reception we have had in Mexico City and Guadalajara has been unique, and I think we are responding well; we are giving our all every minute and every game.

"We knew how important it was to win this game to finish in our home, that was important because the fans are an extra player," Sánchez stated after the match. "The reception we have had in Mexico City and Guadalajara has been unique, and I think we are responding well; we are giving our all every minute and every game."

Sánchez, a right-back for the team, admitted that defeating the South Koreans was a significant challenge. He recognized the need for the team to improve their play, stating that they push themselves to their maximum in every training session and daily practice to elevate their level. "It was very complicated today because they are a very complete opponent, they came to our [territory] and came with a lot of personality to play, but thanks to our work, we took another step and got the three points," he said. "But we have achieved nothing, we must keep our feet on the ground and keep accumulating points."

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It was very complicated today because they are a very complete opponent, they came to our [territory] and came with a lot of personality to play, but thanks to our work, we took another step and got the three points. But we have achieved nothing, we must keep our feet on the ground and keep accumulating points.

The PAOK player reflected on the difficulty of both games played so far, emphasizing the need to analyze both successes and failures to prepare for the next challenge. "Every game has been very complicated, and the next one will be too, but it's up to us to keep going, to keep our desire," Sánchez expressed. "As for how far we will go, I don't know, we take it day by day, step by step, and enjoy every moment. If we continue doing things as we are, we will go very high."

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Every game has been very complicated, and the next one will be too, but it's up to us to keep going, to keep our desire. As for how far we will go, I don't know, we take it day by day, step by step, and enjoy every moment. If we continue doing things as we are, we will go very high.