Mexico, co-hosting the World Cup, is aiming to reach the quarterfinals for the first time in 40 years. The team is relying on a strong home-field advantage tied to its record at Estadio Azteca, which has become central to the country’s hopes for breaking its long run without a quarterfinal appearance. According to reporting, Mexico’s performance at its home stadium has been notably successful since the venue opened in 1966, with the team winning eight matches and drawing two. With the tournament match being played in Mexico, supporters and analysts frame the situation as one of the best chances in decades to end the quarterfinal drought. The “World Cup what to know” coverage emphasizes that the match is expected to carry high significance locally, describing it as among the biggest in the country’s recent World Cup history. Overall, the sources focus on Mexico’s objectives for advancing and the role that familiar surroundings and past home results are playing in its prospects.