I remember hearing that Mexico did well in the previous World Cups it hosted, never losing in the Azteca, only falling when it was forced to travel outside Mexico City. But this time, its second group stage match is in Guadalajara. Not that it has a tough group, but a bad bounce against Korea and it could finish second... and Canada could finish second to Italy... and then Mexico and Canada meet in the Round of 32 in Los Angeles.
I remember hearing that Mexico did well in the previous World Cups it hosted, never losing in the Azteca, only falling when it was forced to travel outside Mexico City. But this time, its second group stage match is in Guadalajara. Not that it has a tough group, but a bad bounce against Korea and it could finish second... and Canada could finish second to Italy... and then Mexico and Canada meet in the Round of 32 in Los Angeles.
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Great perspective Jon! Appreciate the column and the Gretzsky call out. I noticed that to...lol.