Anthony Gordon Reveals the Joke Behind Viral Clash With Mexico Coach Aguirre at World Cup 2026

England winger Anthony Gordon — who joined Barcelona last summer — has opened up about the now-viral moment when Mexico manager Javier Aguirre gave him an earful during the Round of 16 tie at the 2026 World Cup. It happened in the first half at the Azteca Stadium, during a hydration break. The 67-year-old Aguirre first exchanged words with Jude Bellingham, then walked over to Gordon near the touchline and let loose with a colorful tirade — both men ended up cracking up. “I remember it well. With the heat and all the tension around the game, it was actually pretty funny. I’d just burned their fullback down the line, so I took it as a compliment. He seemed like a decent man — he was chatting with me and Jude throughout the match. There was a lot of pressure, but we both enjoyed it,” Gordon said. The night produced more than just that viral clip. Fans also buzzed about Harry Kane’s post-match interview — his voice was completely shot — and John Stones’ clever time-wasting act, pretending to be injured. The game itself was a thriller. England edged Mexico to book a quarterfinal spot against Norway on Saturday. For Aguirre, it turned out to be his last match in charge — he stepped down after the tournament, handing over to former captain Rafael Márquez.