The Mexican forward can continue his ascent on and off the field with a strong showing in the Copa America Centenario, which he begins Sunday.
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Forget the summer of soccer, 2016 is the summer of Chicharito.
The Copa America Centenario is already underway and the European Championships begin shortly. There will be winners and losers. Two countries will lift prestigious trophies. Other individuals will shine. But as Mexico prepares to begin its Copa America campaign against Uruguay, it is forward Javier Hernandez who could have the world at his feet.
The forward stands on the cusp of Mexican soccer history, just two goals from tying Jared Borgetti as the all-time leading scorer in his country's history.