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Cuellar: 2026 World Cup Could End Mexico's Curse

4/5/2026

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  • The 2026 World Cup, hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States, could break Mexico's 'fifth-game' curse, says former Mexican international Leonardo Cuellar.
  • Cuellar urged the team to focus on each match, not the fifth game.
  • He expressed confidence in head coach Javier Aguirre and Europe-based players.
  • Cuellar criticized FIFA's dynamic ticket pricing and raised concerns about Mexican fans' legal issues in the United States due to immigration policies.