Mexican footballers defeated the Czech national team 3:0 at their home Aztec Stadium during the World Cup. This victory secured their advancement and also marked an emotional farewell match for 40-year-old goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa. Ochoa entered the field in the 78th minute, making his sixth and final appearance at the World Cup. He debuted as a professional footballer 22 years ago at the same stadium. An emotional Ochoa described this moment as a "beautiful last chapter" of his career and thanked the fans. By participating in his sixth World Cup, he joined record holders Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Coach Javier Aguirre praised Ochoa, stating that he is "better than ever." More than 80,000 fans enthusiastically cheered him during his final twelve minutes on the field.