Although Mexico began the 2026 World Cup with a victory over South Africa, not everyone was convinced by its performance. Argentine journalist Juan Carlos Pasman delivered a harsh editorial in which he questioned the level shown by El Tri and even stated that the Mexican national team “lacks greatness”, remarks that quickly went viral.
The commentator’s words prompted immediate reactions among fans. While some agreed that the team left doubts despite the win, others defended the result and reminded that what matters in a World Cup is starting with three points.
On social media, the debate did not take long to take hold: was it an exaggerated criticism or a valid analysis of Mexico’s performance in its World Cup debut? The truth is that the Argentine journalist’s statements once again fueled one of the region’s most intense soccer rivalries.
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