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Javier Aguirre
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Quarter-finals (1970, 1986)
No team in North America may feel the weight of expectation more than Mexico, with Javier Aguirre trying to build a balanced side around Santiago Giménez and Edson Álvarez.
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Mexico are in the tournament as co-hosts, so there was no qualifying path to navigate. The real story is whether Javier Aguirre can shape a balanced side around Santiago Giménez, Edson Álvarez and Raúl Jiménez while handling the pressure that always follows El Tri at home.
Striker
AC Milan
Giménez is the natural focal point of Mexico's next attacking cycle and the forward around whom the team should build chance creation.
Midfielder
Fenerbahçe
Whether as a destroyer or organiser, Edson is the player who gives Mexico physical edge and defensive control in midfield.
Striker
Fulham
Raúl still offers hold-up play, experience and an understanding of tournament pressure that younger forwards do not yet have.
Defender
Genoa
Vásquez has grown into a key defensive reference, and his club minutes in Serie A matter for Mexico's back-line stability.
Winger
San Diego FC
Lozano remains one of the most recognisable attacking names in the pool, though his form and role have become a constant talking point.
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