Luis "El Matador" Hernández joins Herc to analyze the road ahead for El Tri as co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup. In this interview presented by Michelob ULTRA, the Mexican National Team legend details the similarities between his 1998 World Cup team and the current squad, highlighting that the team's strength lies in the group rather than individual stars.

"El Matador" breaks down the challenges facing striker Santiago Giménez and what he needs from his teammates to succeed. He gives his candid opinion on Guillermo Ochoa's pursuit of a sixth World Cup and Javier Hernández's career. Plus, incredible stories from his time pioneering Major League Soccer (MLS) in its early years with the LA Galaxy, and reveals the components of his perfect Mexican National Team player.

00:52 - INTRO

01:49 - Mexican National Team and 2026 World Cup

04:22 - Similarities with the 1998 Mexico World Cup team

05:58 - Santi Gimenez Struggle with Mexico

07:03 - Facing England in Quarter-Finals

09:30 - Memories of the 1998 World Cup

11:44 - World Cup Draw Experience

12:55 - Mexico's Fans Support and WC Expectations

15:38 - Memo Ochoa

16:47 - Javier "Chicharito" Hernández

18:57 - El Matador Early Days in MLS

24:13 - The Perfect Mexican Player

25:15 - Rapid-Fire Questions

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