Orbelín Pineda faces criticism after Mexico loss to USA

Mexican midfielder Orbelín Pineda has faced intense criticism from domestic analysts and journalists following Mexico's 3-0 defeat to the United States in a friendly match held in Arlington.

Despite receiving a performance rating of 7.3, Pineda was targeted by media outlets such as Fox Sports MX and various commentators who questioned his continued presence in the national team. Critics, including journalist Gerardo Velázquez de León, have suggested that Pineda should no longer be selected for the squad.

Other players, including Luis Chávez and goalkeeper ‘Tala’ Rangel, also faced scrutiny for their performances. Some analysts have extended their calls for change to include Santiago Giménez, arguing that several current players no longer meet the requirements for the national team under the current era.