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What Is The 'Quinto Partido'? Mexico Moves Closer To Breaking Longtime Curse

The phrase "quinto partido" — Spanish for the fifth game — is deeply embedded in the psyche of Mexican soccer. With Mexico beating Ecuador in the FIFA World Cup round of 32 stage and now heading to the round of 16, the historical weight of this phrase remains a talking point for fans and players alike. With El Tri thriving at the third World Cup it's hosted (this edition as co-hosts with Canada and the United States), Mexico's obsession with making an extended run at the tournament is a narrative that is generations in the making. Mexico's Quarterfinal Appearances – Only On Home Soil Mexico ha...