🚨Zlatan Ibrahimović on England eliminating co-hosts Mexico after a thrilling 3–2 FIFA World Cup clash: “First of all… what a football match. This is why the FIFA World Cup is the greatest tournament in football. From the first whistle it had everything—two penalties, one red card, controversial refereeing decisions, brilliant goals and unbelievable intensity. It was the kind of match people will talk about for years. Mexico cannot leave this tournament with tears. They leave with their heads held high. Before the match I heard a Mexican fan say, ‘Whether we win or lose doesn’t matter. What matters is that we give the world a great game.’ They did exactly that. Raúl Jiménez, Julián Quiñones, Edson Álvarez, Santiago Giménez and the rest of the squad gave everything, while the supporters never stopped believing. The football world will respect this Mexican team. England also deserve enormous credit. Jude Bellingham was outstanding, Harry Kane delivered again, and Anthony Gordon showed why he’s such a special player. I also have to praise Thomas Tuchel. It takes courage to trust these players, and they’re fighting for him with everything they have. You can see a team that believes in its manager. If England had lost tonight, Quansah wouldn’t have been able to sleep after that red card. His teammates saved him. That’s football. England celebrate qualification, Mexico leave with pride, and everyone watching was treated to one of the best matches of this FIFA World Cup.”