Mexico star Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez says he hopes Friday's game against the United States will cheer up Hispanics who might be upset with the result of the presidential election.
President-elect Donald Trump drew controversy on the campaign trail by saying he would deport millions of immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally, as well as building a wall on the southern border.
The rhetoric adds to what is already a strong soccer rivalry between the two nations, who meet at Columbus Crew's MAPFRE stadium for the U.S.'s fifth straight home World Cup qualifier. The game has become known as "Dos a cero" following four straight U.