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.
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.