The Greatest World Cup Game Ever? Mexico vs England

Mexico has never had much luck at the World Cup. The three-time hosts, with a tendency to fall short. But when you have 80,000 fans in your corner, anything feels possible.

At this tournament, one saying has been on the lips of every Mexican fan: ‘Y Si Si’.
Meaning ‘What If?’, it has become an expression of hope in a country gripped by World Cup fever. Where excitement has turned into expectation.

On the pitch, eight goals scored, a defence yet to be breached brought belief this could be their time. At the iconic Azteca, their impenetrable fortress, they had a chance to keep their wildest dreams alive.

In Episode 7 of The World’s Cup, Eli travelled to the capital as Mexico prepared for their Round of 16 game. Standing in their way, England returned to the Azteca, 40 years after Maradona’s infamous ‘Hand Of God’ goal.

With a quarter-final place at stake, what ensued was pure pandemonium. Five goals, two penalties, a red card - described by some as the greatest World Cup game ever.
Fans watching in the streets were taken on a rollercoaster of emotions.

For over 100 minutes a nation clinging to ‘Y Si Si’.

This is Mexico.
This is The World’s Cup.