We’re still recovering from Mexico’s heartbreaking loss to England at the Azteca - but was this World Cup ultimately a big success for El Tri?

Herculez Gomez and Sebi Salazar peel back the layers on this World Cup run, revisiting Raúl Jiménez's jaw-dropping bicycle-kick attempt and the moments that defined the Mexican National Team’s epic run this summer. The Duel Nats crew then breakdown the transition from Javier Aguirre to new head coach Rafa Márquez. Was "El Vasco" the hero Mexico didn't know they needed? What does the rise of players like Gilberto Mora and Obed Vargas mean for the next cycle leading up to the 2030 World Cup under Rafa Marquez? And why do we keep falling for the "European dream" trap with players like Erik Lira?

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00:00 - Intro

01:39 - Was this tournament a success for Mexico?

08:16 - Mexican fans cynical of this World Cup

14:31 - Mistakes from Aguirre

18:51 - Is the future bright under Rafa Marquez?

24:32 - Erik Lira European Move

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