Mexican media and fans embrace World Cup euphoria with "What if we win it all?" question

A wave of euphoria has swept across Mexico following the national team's decisive 2-0 victory against Ecuador in the World Cup's Round of 16. This win, which marks Mexico's first advancement to the quarterfinals in 40 years, has ignited national dreams of potentially winning the tournament. The celebrations were so immense that an estimated one million people took to the streets of Mexico City to commemorate the team's authoritative passage.

Mexican media outlets have enthusiastically embraced the team's success, amplifying the national sentiment. Headlines like "The world bows to Mexico" from the newspaper Récord capture the heightened optimism. The viral phrase "¿Y si sí?" (What if yes?) has become a rallying cry, echoing across social media and news portals. La Jornada highlighted Mexico's undefeated streak and clean sheet with "Mexico: undefeated and without conceding goals advances to the round of 16," while Excelsior celebrated the team reaching the fifth game of the World Cup with "They break it! El Tri downs 40-year streak."

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I need a whiskey on the rocks, and I don't have any in my room, I ran out.

El Universal featured aerial photos of the Mexico City celebrations with the title "A million celebrate in the streets," underscoring the public's elation. The publication also noted, "Historic day for Mexico! The Mexican National Team wins its first elimination match in a World Cup in 40 years and qualifies for the Round of 16." Milenio reflects the fans' growing conviction that this World Cup could be the one to bring home their first star.

Even coach Javier Aguirre, known for his humor, responded to questions about what he needed after the victory by quipping, "I need a whiskey on the rocks, and I don't have any in my room, I ran out." The media's confidence extends to international perceptions, with Récord reporting that "International press sees El Tri as World Cup Champions." Notable figures like Zlatan Ibrahimović have praised Mexico's performance, with Ibrahimović stating, "Mexico showed from the first minute who was the boss of the match. This Mexico had the best performance so far in the tournament."

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Mexico showed from the first minute who was the boss of the match. This Mexico had the best performance so far in the tournament.