Probably the proudest I’ve ever felt of the Mexican National Team. The only team that can make me feel that proud because of how bad they can be, but this was a real Niños Heroes game. The Titleholder’s opener, heartbreak at the last World Cup, a bruised team off of the Copa America humiliation and the Confederations beating one summer before. What unfolded for 90 minutes was a test of character, pride, and patriotism that only Mexico can offer. Every duel, shot, and pass was taken off a German and into the soul of the Mexican people. If only Mexico was as good as the belief its people have in it, we’d rule the world, or at the very least, be unbeaten world champions.