Mexico fans in Dallas-Fort Worth cheer on El Tri in World Cup match Tuesday

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Ochoa penalty save send crowd at Dallas Ojos Locos into a frenzy

Ochoa stopped a shot from Polish striker Robert Lewandowski after a controversial penalty.

Mexico kicked off its World Cup campaign on Tuesday with a 0-0 tie in its Group C showdown against Poland.

For diehard fans of El Tri in North Texas it was a chance to get out of the house and celebrate their team.

"I remember going to Mexico every four years and the World Cup was always on. I kinda grew up watching it since I was 6 years old," said Ruben Robleto.

A number of bars and restaurants in the area opened their doors for Mexico games.

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"It's amazing, it brings people together. It brings the community together once every four years. It's a world event so it is super nice," said Vincent Chavez.

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 18: Guillermo Ochoa of Mexico poses during the official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 portrait session on November 18, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Hector Vivas - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa had the moment of the day, saving a penalty kick from goal scoring machine Robert Lewandowski.

Ochoa and teammate Andrés Guardado join exclusive company as some of the only players to ever play in five different World Cups.

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 18: Andres Guardado of Mexico poses during the official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 portrait session on November 18, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Hector Vivas - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Before Qatar, there were only four players who played in 5 World Cups: Italy's Gianluigi Buffon, Germany's Lothar Matthaus and Mexico's Antonio Carbajal and Rafa Márquez.

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Mexico plays against Argentina on Saturday, you can watch live on FOX 4 or stream it online.