The Mexico National Team made history in the World Cup by defeating Germany in their debut. Few considered them winners, but they surprised everyone and won 1-0. And perhaps it was thanks to the grace of an old woman.
A video has gone viral, where a grandmother decided to give her blessing to each of the players. It didn't matter if she wasn't in Russia, her television was enough.
The woman made the sign of the cross as the camera passed, just as they were singing the anthem of Mexico. And it seems to have worked because their team had a great debut.
The 'Tri' attacked the current world champion without fear, breaking their porous defense time and time again on the counterattack, and withstood the pressure from the Germans when they tried to change the course of the game.
Germany had chances to equalize, but Mexico could have extended their lead if it weren't for their many inaccuracies in the final pass, as reflected in the close scoreline that only saw Hirving Lozano's goal in the 35th minute.