Mexico’s elimination at the hands of England in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup left much more than just a 3-2 score. In addition to the intense match played at the Estadio Ciudad de México, a brief exchange between Javier Aguirre and English soccer player Anthony Gordon became one of the most talked-about moments on social media.
A video taken during the match shows the then-Mexican head coach addressing the English winger with the phrase “F*ck you,” followed by a smile. Far from sparking a confrontation, the scene ended with Gordon responding in kind: he smiled at the Mexican coach before the game continued.
An exchange that was taken with a sense of humor
🚨🗣️ Javier Aguirre (Mexico’s coach) after the game against England:
“Gordon! F*ck you!” And then they laugh 🇲🇽😂 pic.twitter.com/xRytyin4rV
— English Soccer (@Mercado_Ingles) July 6, 2026
The incident occurred while Gordon, who was playing on the left wing, was very close to Mexico’s technical area, where Javier Aguirre was constantly giving instructions to his players.
In the videos shared on social media, the Mexican coach can be seen calling the player by his last name before uttering the phrase.
Immediately afterward, they both laugh, so there is no indication that it was an insult or a serious confrontation on the field.
Precisely because of the context and the reaction of both protagonists, the video quickly went viral among fans in Mexico, England, and other countries that were following the World Cup (Filed under: Javier Aguirre Stars in Viral Moment).
Javier Aguirre’s Last Game
The match against England marked the end of Javier Aguirre’s third stint as head coach of the Mexican national team.
“El Vasco” once again took the helm of the Tricolor to prepare for the 2026 World Cup and managed to lead the team to the round of 16.
Where they lost to the English team in a game that remained exciting until the final minutes.
With the elimination, his tenure as Mexico’s head coach officially came to an end.
He also coached the national team at the 2002 and 2010 World Cups (Filed under: Javier Aguirre stars in a viral moment).
There is no evidence that it was an insult
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Now the Rafael Márquez era begins
Following the conclusion of the World Cup, the next step for the Mexican national team will be the launch of a new project led by Rafael Márquez.
Who will take over as head coach as the team prepares for the 2030 World Cup.
The former Barcelona defender will be tasked with building a long-term project.
The goal is to break through the historic barrier of the round of 16 that has haunted the Tricolor for decades.
Meanwhile, the friendly exchange between Aguirre and Anthony Gordon stood out as one of the interesting moments of the 2026 World Cup.
Although the language used caught people’s attention, the images show that both of them took it in stride.
Turning the episode into an anecdote rather than a controversy (Filed under: Javier Aguirre stars in a viral moment).
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