Anthony Gordon names Mexico vs England as the best match of his life
The English forward highlighted the intense atmosphere and the victory with ten men as his greatest career memory.
Anthony Gordon still holds vivid memories of the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 encounter between England and Mexico at the Estadio Azteca. The English forward admitted that the match remains the most special experience of his professional career.
Speaking to the media ahead of a Champions League fixture, the attacker explained why that night stood out. Beyond the immense pressure and the unique atmosphere generated by the passionate crowd, he highlighted the team's resilience in securing a victory while playing with ten men.
It is because of the circumstances and the pressure. The stadium, the altitude, the atmosphere. I had never heard a noise like that in the stands. And we won playing with ten men; that experience will be etched in my memory. Anthony Gordon
Gordon also recalled with a laugh the viral moment involving himself and former Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre. He confirmed that the exchange was a spontaneous, lighthearted moment that unexpectedly went viral, and he now views the interaction as a funny footnote to that intense encounter.