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Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to win all 3 World Cup group-stage matches for 1st time
By Carlos Rodriguez, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 25, 2026
· 4 min read
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre has been saying for a while now that the key to his players' success at the World Cup is that they are a family. This family, it seems, is on a historic journey.Mateo Chávez and Julián Quiñones scored in a six-minute span early in the second half, and Mexico beat the C...
Key takeaway ”Mexico's previous best group-stage performance was two wins and one draw, done in 1986 and 2002 and both featuring Aguirre, the first as a midfielder and the second as El Tri's coach.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's large Mexican-American population is likely celebrating Mexico's historic World Cup win, marking the first time the team has won all three group-stage matches. The city's strong cultural ties to Mexico make this achievement particularly significant, with many residents having family roots and a deep affection for the Mexican national team. As Mexico moves on to the round-of-32 match, San Antonio fans will be eagerly watching to see how their team performs, especially given the team's undefeated record at Estadio Azteca. The city's vibrant soccer community will be paying close attention to the upcoming match, and local businesses may even see an increase in viewership and celebrations. However, the return of a homophobic chant by some fans is a disappointing note, and local soccer enthusiasts will be hoping that the team's success is not marred by this kind of behavior.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Mexico coach Javier Aguirre has been saying for a while now that the key to his players' success at the World Cup is that they are a family. This family, it seems, is on a historic journey.Mateo Chávez and Julián Quiñones scored in a six-minute span early in the second half, and Mexico beat the C...
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