Mexico's identity is clear. 3-1-6 high. Sometimes with Lira...
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Jun 18, 2026
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Mexico's identity is clear.
3-1-6 high.
Sometimes with Lira dropping into the first line and Reyes high.
Or, most commonly, Reyes with in the first line and Lira in the #6 with Fidalgo higher.
Alvarado holds the width on the right, Gallardo pushes up from left back with Quiñones tucked inside.
Gutiérrez loose in the #10.
THREAD!👇
3-1-6 high.
Sometimes with Lira dropping into the first line and Reyes high.
Or, most commonly, Reyes with in the first line and Lira in the #6 with Fidalgo higher.
Alvarado holds the width on the right, Gallardo pushes up from left back with Quiñones tucked inside.
Gutiérrez loose in the #10.
THREAD!👇
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Defensively, they locked on man-to-man where possible (which directly led to the first goal).
With South Africa often attacking with 5 on the top line, Mexico either managed that with Lira balancing off with the back 4 or Alvarado tracking back into the last line of defence.
With South Africa often attacking with 5 on the top line, Mexico either managed that with Lira balancing off with the back 4 or Alvarado tracking back into the last line of defence.
