Toluca, June 4: Serbia head coach Veljko Paunovic has expressed strong confidence in Mexico’s chances of making a deep run at the FIFA World Cup 2026, saying the host nation has all the qualities needed to achieve a historic result.
Paunovic, who is familiar with Mexican football after coaching Guadalajara and Tigres UANL, believes the national team is well-equipped to compete with the world’s best sides.
Speaking ahead of Serbia’s friendly match against Mexico in Toluca on Thursday, the 48-year-old praised the country’s football culture and the talent available to head coach Javier Aguirre.
“I am convinced Mexico can do well. I have believed that since my time working in Mexico.
The country has a tremendous football culture, passionate supporters and players who are willing to work hard for success,” Paunovic told reporters as quoted by Xinhua.
Mexico will kick off its World Cup campaign against South Africa on June 11 before facing South Korea and the Czech Republic in Group A. (IANS)
