Although words were shared between the two and jokes were made at one another, they ended up being close friends and having a deep respect for one another. No matter what, Mexico’s match against Sweden Wednesday promises to be a stress-inducing one because a defeat – God forbid – could mean the team doesn’t advance, given FIFA’s complicated mathematical process to advance to the knock-out rounds. Don’t be surprised should they show up late or be distracted during the match. Looking ahead to Qatar 2022, there is no Mexican player in Europe who stands out from the rest of his compatriots.