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The England national team not only secured a 3-2 victory over Mexico, but also experienced a pleasant surprise from the Mexican fans during this 2026 World Cup. Several of its players highlighted the hospitality of the Mexican public and the atmosphere at the Estadio Azteca.
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One of them was Dan Burn, who stated that hearing the Mexican National Anthem before the match was an "amazing" moment and joked that it even left them "deaf." His statements surprised social media users and quickly became a talking point. Here is everything the central defender said.
¿Qué dijo Dan Burn sobre el Himno Nacional Mexicano?
After England's 3-2 win over Mexico, Dan Burn spoke with the media in the mixed zone and claimed the atmosphere at the Estadio Azteca was one of the best he has experienced in his career. In particular, he highlighted the passion with which the Mexican fans sang the Mexican National Anthem.
"Yes. It's an incredible stadium. I've said it before, it's probably the best stadium I've ever played in. The atmosphere was crazy. As I said, the Mexican National Anthem left us deaf. It was amazing. And I think this was a game that deserved this stadium. It was exciting. I think everyone in England enjoyed it at two in the morning or whatever time it was, and they should be very proud of the team's performance."
Burn is not the only English footballer surprised by the Mexican fans. Previously, Jude Bellingham said about the match at the Azteca: "The atmosphere was magnificent; the Mexico fans, incredible as well."
Las redes reaccionan a las palabras de Dan Burn
The statements from the English defender did not go unnoticed by Mexican fans on TikTok, where they highlighted the respect he showed toward the fans and the Estadio Azteca. Furthermore, they expressed their wish for his team to win the World Cup.
Some of the reactions were:
- "Ojalá de corazón deseo que Inglaterra sea campeón del mundo".
- "Estos vatos sí saben la vibra del Azteca".
- "Creo que ellos serán campeones del mundo; haber ganado en el Azteca les llenará de motivación".
- "Honor a quien honor merece; bien jugado, Inglaterra".
- "Estuvo bueno el juego. No nos podemos quejar de nuestra selección; lo dio todo. Felicidades a Inglaterra, espero que lleguen a la final".
Comentaristas ingleses también quedan sorprendidos por el Himno Nacional Mexicano
The emotion generated by the Mexican National Anthem not only surprised the English players, but also the specialized press.
On Instagram, the Azteca Deportes account shared a video in which several British commentators react to the atmosphere that was felt in the Estadio Azteca before the opening whistle.
In the video, the commentators can be seen taking off their headphones to listen to the anthem performed by the fans, while another records the moment with their phone to preserve it for posterity.
Among the highlighted user comments are:
- "Un sentimiento indescriptible. Jamás lo voy a olvidar".
- "Increíble, hasta en la tele se sintió el retiemble en sus centros la tierra".
¿Cuándo y a qué hora será el Inglaterra vs Noruega?
After eliminating Mexico, England will travel to the United States to face Norway in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
The match will take place this Saturday, July 11 at 3:00 p.m. (Central Mexico time) at the Miami Stadium. If they win, the English side will advance to the semifinals.
[Publicidad]