Obed Vargas (6/10):
Part of El Tri’s new guard, he continues to show maturity whenever he steps onto the field. Playing alongside leaders such as Álvarez, Montes, Quiñones, and Alvarado will only accelerate his growth.
Santiago Giménez (6/10):
Looked comfortable battling against Czechia’s defenders and also played a clever pass into Quiñones that could have led to another Mexico goal. A useful cameo as Mexico managed the game.
Álvaro Fidalgo (7/10):
Returned to the field after not seeing minutes against South Korea and made the most of it. His goal will only strengthen his case for a bigger role in the Round of 32.
Guillermo Ochoa (6/10):
Received one of those Estadio Azteca standing ovations that will be remembered for years. After six World Cups, Ochoa will go down as one of Mexico’s great legends.
Jesús Gallardo (6/10):
Did not have much of a chance to influence the game, with Mexico already in control by the time he came on. Still got important minutes while also preserving legs ahead of the Round of 32.
Javier Aguirre (10/10):
Mexico had never gone nine-for-nine in a World Cup group stage. Better yet, they finished the group without conceding a goal. Aguirre has balanced rotation, control, and belief almost perfectly, and the way he planned Ochoa’s farewell moment at Estadio Azteca will be hard for any El Tri fan to forget.
