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| System ID: | jl-db916e8eae8294a59fb2a3dbc5bfc54f |
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| Title: | Party atmosphere does little to give USMNT home advantage, unlike for Mexico |
| Link: | Original article on nytimes.com |
| Region: | IQ |
| Topics: | usmnt; unlike; portugal; play; atmosphere; stadium; national; advantage; mexico; atlanta; game; little; does; crowd; fans; party; team; Public address system; Midfielder; Fireworks; Hip hop music; Disc jockey; United States men's national soccer team; Association football; Auston Trusty; Weston McKennie; Mercedes-Benz Stadium; Halftime show; B.o.B; Estadio Azteca; Outkast; Sports commentator; Electronic music; Head coach; Exhibition game; National Basketball Association |
| Datetime: | 4/1/2026, 12:00:58 PM |
| Summary: | Three days prior in Mexico City, Portugal faced co-hosts Mexico at the newly renovated Estadio Azteca, now rebranded as the Estadio Banorte. After the game, Mexico defensive midfielder Erik Lira made it clear that the venue brings an advantage all of its own. It doesn’t matter what national team comes to our stadium, they’re not coming here to win. And the Mexico national team, despite its limitations, is going to battle to a metaphorical death, or at least play for pride until the final whistle. The U.S. national team doesn’t have a traditional home ground.... |
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