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¿Y si sí?: del “Mundial que no era para mexicanos” a una desbordada fe y pasión por la selección de México
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 1, 2026
· 8 min read
Por Carloo Mauricio Pérez y Andrea Saint Martin, CNN en Español
“¿Y si sí?, ¿ya lo entendiste?”, le preguntaron a Javier Aguirre, director técnico de México, en la conferencia de prensa después del triunfo de su selección 2-0 ante Ecuador, que los calificó a los octavos de final de la Copa del ...
Key takeaway ”, le preguntaron a Javier Aguirre, director técnico de México, en la conferencia de prensa después del triunfo de su selección 2-0 ante Ecuador, que los calificó a los octavos de final de la Copa del Mundo.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The excitement surrounding Mexico's national team is palpable in El Paso , where many residents have strong ties to the country. As the team advances in the World Cup, local businesses are likely to see an increase in sales of Mexican jerseys, flags, and other team gear. The city's many Mexican restaurants and bars will also probably be packed with fans cheering on their team. The success of the Mexican team has brought a sense of pride and unity to the community, with many residents coming together to watch games and celebrate victories. The team's progress will be closely watched in El Paso, where soccer is a highly popular sport. As the World Cup continues, it will be interesting to see how the city's businesses and residents respond to the team's performance, and whether the excitement surrounding the team can bring a boost to the local economy.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 8 min
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What is this story about? Por Carloo Mauricio Pérez y Andrea Saint Martin, CNN en Español
“¿Y si sí?, ¿ya lo entendiste?”, le preguntaron a Javier Aguirre, director técnico de México, en la conferencia de prensa después del triunfo de su selección 2-0 ante Ecuador, que los calificó a los octavos de final de la Copa del ...
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