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Shocking! The 40-year-old legendary goalkeeper bids a heartbreaking farewell to the World Cup, wiping away tears with a wave and sobbing behind his jersey.

In the fourth Round of 16 match of the World Cup that concluded on July 6th Beijing time, host Mexico was defeated 2-3 by England, again failing to advance beyond the round of 16. As Mexico's journey in this World Cup ends, the legendary 40-year-old goalkeeper Ochoa also concludes his national team career. [Watch the World Cup on Migu Video]

In this match, Ochoa did not get an opportunity to play. From the substitutes' bench, he witnessed Bellingham's brace help England overpower Mexico.

Later, he saw Mexico's starting goalkeeper Rangel make a critical mistake, resulting in a penalty that Harry Kane converted. Ochoa could only watch anxiously from the sidelines, feeling helpless with no chance to intervene.

When the final whistle blew, the 40-year-old Ochoa was in tears on the bench. He then walked onto the field to embrace his teammates one by one, and emotionally waved farewell to the Mexican fans, his face etched with sorrow and reluctance. Overwhelmed with emotion, Ochoa covered his face with his shirt and sobbed.

Before the World Cup, Ochoa had already confirmed in an interview that he would 100% retire from the national team after the tournament. To date, Ochoa has made 154 appearances for Mexico, keeping 64 clean sheets.

Ochoa also participated in six World Cups, matching the record set by Messi and Ronaldo. He made a total of 12 World Cup appearances for Mexico. Notably, during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, he made a name for himself by making spectacular saves against the host nation to keep a clean sheet.

In the final group stage match of this World Cup against Czech Republic, Ochoa came on as a substitute in the 78th minute, performing his last dance for the national team.

Regrettably, this legendary goalkeeper, who accompanied countless Mexican fans through their youth, ultimately couldn't witness Mexico break the long-standing curse of being "Round of 16 regulars" in his final World Cup.

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