Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jul 2
Mexico Fans Stage Street Boxing After First World Cup Knockout Win in 40 Years
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jul 2

Mexico Fans Stage Street Boxing After First World Cup Knockout Win in 40 Years

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 2

Summary

  • Two women in boxing gloves traded punches in a Mexico street as fans celebrated Mexico's Round of 32 win over Ecuador.
  • The outburst followed Mexico's first World Cup knockout-stage victory since 1986, ending a 40-year wait and igniting scenes described as electric in Mexico City.
  • Mexico now turns to a tougher test against England, which advanced by beating DR Congo and will face the hosts on July 5 at Mexico City Stadium.

Insights

After their first knockout win since 1986, can Mexico use the extreme altitude of Estadio Azteca to upset a powerful England side?
As giants like Germany fall in this unpredictable tournament, is Mexico's historic victory on home turf a sign of a larger power shift?