The best direct free kick of the tournament comes from the unheralded Mexican midfielder.
The best direct free kick of the tournament comes from the unheralded Mexican midfielder. In just his third start in a competitive match for the national team, the 26-year-old ripped a set piece from a distance that most players wouldn’t even attempt shooting from. It was a perfectly placed shot at a time when Mexico desperately needed a goal to keep its knockout stage hopes alive. While it didn’t matter in the end, it’s a moment that El Tri can hold onto as it looks to rebuild before co-hosting the tournament in 2026.