Roberto Alvarado dismisses 'crazy' talk, dreams of World Cup final

Roberto "Piojo" Alvarado is aiming high for the 2026 World Cup, even if some consider his ambitions audacious. The Mexican national team player dreams of competing in the final and believes the team can achieve great things.

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As I've said, maybe many people will call us crazy, but I think we all dream of reaching a World Cup Final and competing at that level. That's the big dream.

"As I've said, maybe many people will call us crazy, but I think we all dream of reaching a World Cup Final and competing at that level. That's the big dream," Alvarado stated after Mexico's recent 5-1 victory over Serbia. He recognizes the importance of taking the tournament one step at a time, prioritizing the group stage matches against South Africa, South Korea, and the Czech Republic.

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We're taking it step by step. First are the three group stage matches, and we must focus on giving our best. Then we'll see how far we can go. I'm sure this team will give its maximum effort and try to achieve the biggest goal possible.

Alvarado, who was part of the squad during Mexico's disappointing Qatar 2022 campaign, is determined to leave that behind. He stressed the need for action over words, stating, "More than talking, we have to show it on the field, giving our all, fighting for the group, for our families, and for all the people who always support us." He also noted that positive results have improved fan morale, but acknowledged areas for improvement.

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More than talking, we have to show it on the field, giving our all, fighting for the group, for our families, and for all the people who always support us.

Despite increased competition for his position, particularly with the arrival of César Huerta, Alvarado remains focused on his own performance. "We all want to be in that starting eleven and be part of the team that will play in the World Cup, but for that, we have to work," he concluded.

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I think the positive results have helped people be happier and calmer. But, as always, there are things to improve. We try to give our maximum effort and make the fans feel identified with us.