Mexico beats Serbia 5-1, Jiménez and Vásquez lift Aguirre's confidence
The Mexican national team delivered a convincing 5‑1 victory over Serbia at the Nemesio Diez Stadium in Toluca. Raúl Jiménez broke the deadlock in the second half, scoring to make it 3‑1 and unleashing the attack.
Johan Vásquez added a goal and an assist, confirming coach Javier 'Vasco' Aguirre's tactical choices. Early chances created by Roberto Alvarado and Brian Gutiérrez were thwarted by goalkeeper Filip Stankovic.
With a week left before the World Cup, Mexico now turns its focus to the opening match against South Africa at the Estadio Azteca, buoyed by this morale‑boosting win.