Mexico's Historic U-turn: El Tri Breaks 28-Year Curse in World Cup Knockout Stage After nearly three decades of disappointment, Mexico has finally shattered its curse of consecutive losses in the World Cup knockout stage. The team's remarkable turnaround follows a streak of seven consecutive defeats from 1994 to 2018, a period that also saw them fail to advance past the group stage in 2022. Mexico's triumphant return to the knockout stage marks a significant milestone for the national team, with fans and players alike reveling in the newfound sense of hope and momentum. But what sparked this transformation, and what does it mean for El Tri's future in the world of international soccer?
Mexico lost seven consecutive times at that same stage from 1994 to 2018 and didn't advance past the group stage in 2022. Now, the 40-year wait is over.
