Mexico manager Javier Aguirre has described himself as both proud and deeply hurt following his side's elimination from the FIFA World Cup, after a 3-2 defeat to England at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday night.

The result brought a painful end to Mexico's tournament, with Aguirre acknowledging the emotional weight of the exit despite the competitive nature of the match against their opponents.

Mexico pushed England all the way before ultimately falling short, with the two-goal swing in England's favour proving decisive in one of the most charged atmospheres the iconic Estadio Azteca could provide.

Aguirre, who returned for a second stint in charge of the national side, made no attempt to hide his feelings in the aftermath, stating that pride in his players' efforts could not fully ease the pain of an early exit from football's biggest stage.