World Cup

Yon de Luisa (center) is flanked by national teams director Jaime Ordiales (left) and El Tri manager Gerardo Martino. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

World Cup fallout: El Tri sags, but FMF boss on safe ground

Odds and Ends through two group-stage matchdays in Qatar

World Cup Group G: Brazil beat Switzerland 1-0 to clinch spot in knockout rounds

Three things from Spain’s 1-1 draw with Germany

Niclas Fullkrug celebrates scoring his goal against Spain (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)

Niclas Füllkrug deserves a World Cup start for Germany

El Tri was left with little life after this Enzo Fernández shot rippled the net to give Argentina a 2-0 victory over Mexico. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

El Tri forced to embrace ‘Dumb and Dumber’ axiom

A Belgium fan reacts at the end of the Group F match between Belgium and Morocco at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on November 27, 2022. (Photo by ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Two things that stood out in Morocco’s 2-0 win over Belgium

Lionel Messi after scoring the opening goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Argentina and Mexico at Lusail Stadium on November 26, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Argentina continues dominance over Mexico at the World Cup

Didier Deschamps celebrates at the end of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group D football match between France and Denmark at Stadium 974 in Doha on November 26, 2022.(Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Three things that stood out in France’s 2-1 win over Denmark

Poland's Wojciech Szczesny stops a penalty by Saudi Arabia's Salem Al-Dawsari during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C match. (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP via Getty Images)

World Cup: Szczęsny steals the show in Poland’s win over Saudi Arabia

Issam Jebali of Tunisia competes with Harry Souttar of Australia during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D match. (Photo by Juan Luis Diaz/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

World Cup Group D: Australia bounce back with crucial win over Tunisia

Hirving "Chucky" Lozano might have to produce a goal if El Tri has hopes of remaining in Qatar through next week. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

World Cup Group C: El Tri faces Argentina in battle for survival

Senegal celebrates scoring a goal during during FIFA World Cup. (Photo by Salih Zeki Fazlioglu/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

World Cup: Senegal impress with 3-1 win over Qatar

Japan's second goal bounces into the net as Germany goalie Manuel Neuer (right) and defender Niklas Sule (left react). (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Three things that stood out in Japan’s 2-1 upset win over Germany

Japan's players celebrate a goal (Photo by Serhat Cagdas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

World Cup Group E: Japan overcome 1-0 deficit to stun Germany

El Tri winger "Chucky" Lozano battled Polish defenders throughout the Group C in the World Cup opener for both teams. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Group C: Ochoa plays the hero as El Tri draws Poland 0-0

Lionel Messi trudges off the field after Argentina lost to Saudi Arabia in Qatar. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Three things from Saudi Arabia’s stunning upset of Argentina

El Tri manager Gerardo Martino will be coaching in his third World Cup after taking Paraguay to South Africa 2010 and taking Argentina to the 2014 final in Brazil.(Photo by Khalil Bashar/Jam Media/FIFA via Getty Images)

Mexico vs. Poland: It’s time for ‘Tata,’ El Tri to state their case

Bukayo Saka scores his team's fourth goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and IR Iran at Khalifa International Stadium on November 21, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Marvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)

Three things that stood out in England’s win over Iran at the World Cup

Enner Valencia celebrates after scoring a goal during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor City, Qatar on November 20, 2022. (Photo by Salih Zeki Fazlioglu/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Ecuador make easy work of Qatar with 2-0 win

BRAGA, PORTUGAL - SEPTEMBER 27: Portugal players pose for a team photo before the start of the UEFA Nations League - League Path Group 2 match between Portugal and Spain at Estadio Municipal de Braga on September 27, 2022 in Braga, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

Predicting the Group H winners for the 2022 World Cup

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 27: Neymar of Brazil celebrates with Raphinha of Brazil after he scores a penalty to make it 4-1 during the International Friendly between Brazil and Tunisia at Parc des Princes on September 27, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Predicting the Group G winners for the 2022 World Cup

Belgium players line up prior to the UEFA Nations League League A Group 4 match between Netherlands and Belgium at Johan Cruijff ArenAon September 25, 2022 in Amsterdam. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Predicting the Group F winners for the 2022 World Cup

MUSCAT, OMAN - NOVEMBER 15: Head Coach Hansi Flick of Germany watches the training session during the Germany training session at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on November 15, 2022 in Muscat, Oman. (Photo by Markus Gilliar - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)

What do Germany’s chances look like in Qatar 2022

MUSCAT, OMAN - NOVEMBER 15: Players of Germany run during the Germany training session at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on November 15, 2022 in Muscat, Oman. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Predicting the winners of Group E for the 2022 World Cup

El Tri forward Raúl Jiménez (left) saw his first game action since Aug. 31. Here he battles Sweden defender Isak Hien. (Photo by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images)

Sweden cashes in on mistakes, beats El Tri 2-1

Mexico has one final match before heading to Qatar where they hope to advance out of the group stage for the eighth World Cup in a row. (Photo by JOSEP LAGO/AFP via Getty Images)

Mexico’s Round of 16 streak and other facts and figures

Manager Gerardo Martino is not popular among El Tri fans after leaving Diego Lainez and Santi Giménez off the World Cup roster. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

El Tri fans grumble about coach Martino’s roster selections