The report says Javier Aguirre’s side opened with a win over South Korea, followed it with victory against Ecuador, and then defeated the Czech Republic to finish the group stage strongly.
That defensive record has given Mexico a platform. Host nations can feed off familiar surroundings, national expectation and rising momentum, but England should represent a different level of pressure. A knockout tie offers no room for a quiet start or a costly lapse.
One supporter urged “a dose of reality” before admitting Mexico had “shut me up - and millions more”. The same fan described the England contest as “very winnable”, a reflection of how quickly expectations have changed.
Mexico’s reported run has naturally strengthened interest in several markets:
England’s quality makes the Mexico moneyline far from straightforward, however. The central question is whether Aguirre’s side can maintain its defensive discipline once the opposition applies sustained pressure.
Huppenkothen’s public profile has also brought old headlines back into the conversation. She was reportedly linked with Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal captain’s split from Irina Shayk, though Huppenkothen denied the claims.
Her response was direct: “I don’t have the pleasure of knowing the current Ballon d’Or holder.”
For now, her attention is on Mexico’s title ambitions. The England tie will decide whether “We’re going to win the World Cup” sounds like fearless belief-or premature bravado.