Monterrey /
A true constellation of stars delighted the 32 thousand fans at the Monterrey Stadium, with the victory of the World Legends on penalties against the figures of Mexico.
As a prelude to what the 2026 World Cup will be like, Great international figures delighted a Steel Giant who gave his all and left with smiles on their faces after what may be the only time they will see stars of international stature.
A true carnival from start to finish and a show that brought cheers, boos and also a lot of nostalgia ended with a world-class team that beat the Mexican stars 5-4 at the striped stadium from the penalty spot.
In two episodes divided into 30 minutes, the international Legends dazzled with names like Gianluigi Buffon, Carles Puyol or Andrea Pirlowho was in charge of putting the score at 1-0 with a stroke of goal: a long-distance shot that left Oswaldo Sánchez stranded in the 17th minute.
The Aztec discount came early, where Luis Hernández did not waste Paul Aguilar’s pass and finished with power to beat Buffon in a goal that was celebrated in unison at the Monterrey Stadium.
Mexicans, In the second half, they went 2-1 with a goal from Miguel Layún at 45′after a pass from Guillermo Franco, to finish off with a counter-foot, but now his victim was Julio César.
While Dawyne Rosario and Youri Djorkaef gave away goals with which they again came back, to the euphoria and anger of thousands of fans in the stands.
Perhaps the unsung hero of the night would be one of the most praised in the first half: Jorge Campos, who with his saves in the first half and his goal at 60′, He received a standing ovation from the Monterrey public in a score that ended 3-3.
In the penalty shoot-out, FIFA Legends Pirlo, Djorkaef, Didier Drogba, Xavi Hernández and Alessandro del Piero scored, completely fooling a booed Sánchez.
While for the Mexicans Oribe Peralta, Guillermo Franco and Jared Borgetti scored, but Miguel Layún missed from the spot.
A total of 32,223 fans They surrendered to figures like Pirlo, Xavi, Terrtm Del Piero, Zanetti or Forlánbut also supporting the Aztecs like the “Matador”, Ricardo Osorio or the local, Aldo de Nigris.
The FIFA Legends Game was just a small taste of what will be a fantastic celebration over the next two years: the third World Cup in Mexico in 2026.
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