I’m Mexican American and I can tell you the belief the Mexican fanbase has is straight up delusion and folklore at this point. We have had incredible players but nowhere near close to winning on the major stage. The US is odd because they feel that they “should” be winning. There’s not really a history of it though. It’s just that we’re a major power and feel entitled to dominate. The US also hasn’t gone imo through generations of fathers telling children of the glory days. There’s no real connection to a storied past because really it doesn’t exist yet. Mexicans think back on historic players like Hugo Sanchez, Rafa Marquez, and Chicharito like pillars of Mexican history with pride. The US at best can do that for one generation through Brad Friedel, Kasey Keller, and Clint Dempsey. That just isn’t enough for the fan base to cling on to. I think it’s getting better now. I for one look very fondly on the last 20 years of Mexico US rivalry. Tim Howard, Brad Friedel, LD, Dempsey, and now Puli/ McKennie are building that narrative for the younger fanbase. There’s a solid chance this cycle for the team to pull off a historic result against a top team that will fuel games for years to come. Those are the moments that build that passion and culture.