In a recent discussion, Landon Donovan, Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden, and Cobi Jones explored if the Mexican national team can handle the intense pressure from their fans during the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.

The experts weighed in on the challenges that come with hosting the tournament and how the passionate Mexican fans might affect the players:

“Playing at home often feels like a double-edged sword, where support can quickly turn into pressure,” noted Donovan.
(Translation: “La presión que enfrentan es intensa y a menudo puede ser abrumadora.”)

As Mexico readies itself for this monumental event, all eyes will be watching how they navigate the expectations of their home crowd.