FIFA World Cup 2026: The FIFA World Cup 2026 is being co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. Serbia head coach Veljko Paunovic believes that Mexico’s performance in the World Cup can be special. He said that the host country has all the qualities required to achieve a historic result.
“The Mexico football team is fully prepared to compete with the best teams in the world. The country has an excellent football culture and team coach Aguirre has no shortage of talent,” Paunovich was quoted as saying by Xinhua.
Expressed confidence in the talent of the players
Paunovich, 48, said, “I am confident that Mexico can do well. I have believed this since I was working in Mexico. This country has a tremendous football culture, passionate supporters and players who are willing to work hard to achieve success. This can play a big role in taking the team to new heights.”
There will be big benefits of hosting
He said, “Mexico will have the advantage of playing at home. If the fans fully support the national team, their support can really make a big difference.”
Said the role of coach Aguirre is important
The Serbian coach praised Mexico coach Aguirre, saying that the experienced manager has helped in laying a strong foundation for the team and instilling confidence in the players ahead of the tournament. Let us tell you that Aguirre has returned for the third time to take command of Mexico. He joined the team for the third time in 2024.
Potential for great achievements in the World Cup
Paunovic said, “As a football lover and fan of the game, I think Mexico has more than enough potential to achieve something significant. They have a great coach, talented players and the opportunity to play at home. These are all very important factors in the World Cup. While Mexico is finalizing preparations for the tournament, Serbia has already started focusing on building the team for the 2030 World Cup qualifying campaign.”
Mexico has never won the FIFA World Cup until now. Their best performance in the tournament so far has been reaching the quarter-finals in matches played in their own country in 1970 and 1986. Mexico is included in Group A in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The other 3 teams in this group are South Africa, South Korea and Czech Republic.