Javier Aguirre, head coach of the Mexican National Team, is determined to end the team’s four-game winless streak as they prepare to face Uruguay. The match will take place in Torreón as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Aguirre’s Expectations for the Match Against Uruguay
Aguirre has expressed hopes to see a confident and aggressive Mexican team on the field. He stated, “I expect to see a Mexican team that feels at home, that rises in spirit, and develops the game we have been progressing towards.” He emphasized the need for the team to match Uruguay’s intensity and leave everyone satisfied, especially himself.
Rugged Road So Far
The Mexican squad comes into this match with a record of four games without a win. Their recent encounters yielded three draws against Japan (0-0), South Korea (2-2), and Ecuador (1-1), along with a heavy loss to Colombia (0-4).
Aguirre commented, “We need to analyze how we achieved three draws and what went wrong in the sole defeat.” He pointed out that Japan, South Korea, Colombia, and Ecuador are all top-20 teams globally. To improve and aspire to reach the top 10, Mexico must overcome these formidable opponents, instead of inflating their statistics by playing weaker teams.
Armando ‘La Hormiga’ González’s Potential Debut
In this match against Uruguay, Aguirre may introduce Armando ‘La Hormiga’ González, the top scorer in Liga MX playing for Chivas. Aguirre praised González’s performance, indicating it was only a matter of time before he earned his national team call-up.
“I want to see him in action for 180 minutes. I know him well; he’s a hard worker on the pitch and is a rare goal scorer,” Aguirre added.
Milestone Victory Ahead
Aguirre is just one win away from securing 50 victories as the coach of the Mexican National Team, a prestigious milestone only achieved previously by Ignacio Trelles and Bora Milutinovic.
Aguirre’s Unexpected Recognition
Regarding his nomination for the FIFA The Best award as the best coach of the year, Aguirre admitted his surprise. “I’ve been fortunate to win with various teams, but I don’t work for individual accolades,” he concluded.
