Mexico national football team
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The Mexican national football team represents Mexico
in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation (FMF), the governing body for football in Mexico
. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca
and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre
. The team is currently ranked 20th in the FIFA World Rankings
and 12th in the World Football Elo Ratings
.
Mexico has qualified for fourteen World Cups
and has qualified consecutively since 1994; Mexico played France
in the very first match of the first World Cup
on 13 July 1930. Mexico's best progression was reaching the Quarterfinals in both the 1970
and 1986 FIFA World Cup
s, both of which were staged on Mexican soil.
Mexico is historically the most successful national team in the CONCACAF
region, as they are the only team from the region to win an official FIFA recognized title. They hold one FIFA Confederations Cup
, nine CONCACAF
championships, including six CONCACAF Gold Cup
s, one North American Nations Cup and two NAFC Championship
s.
Although Mexico is under the jurisdiction of CONCACAF, the national football team has been regularly invited to compete in the Copa América
since Ecuador 1993
finishing as runner-up twice and obtaining the third place medal on three occasions.
was organized in the early 20th century by European
immigrant groups, notably Cornish
miners from Cornwall
, England
, and in later years Spanish
exiles fleeing the Spanish Civil War
. The original team played Guatemala, which the Mexican team won 3–2.
A series of international friendlies were played against the national representation of Guatemala
on December 9, 12, and 16 of 1923. The match on December 9 was played in Parque España and was won by Mexico with a final score of 2–1. On December 12, the match ended in a 2–0 win for Mexico, and the final game of the series ended in a 3–3 draw. The manager for this team was Rafael Garza Gutiérrez "Récord", and the assistant coach was Adolfo Frías. The fourteen players selected for this friendly series include: Nacho de la Garza, Pedro "Perico" Legorreta, Manuel "Güero" Yáñez, Enrique "La Matona" Esquivel, Agustín Ojeda, Roberto Jardón, Carlos Garcés, Horacio Ortiz, Adeodato López, Mauro Guadarrama "La Venada" Alatorre, Cornelio Cuevas, and Alfredo García Besné.
It would be another four years before the national team would be represented in international friendlies. In preparation for a friendly against Spain
, the team played a friendly against their "B" squad on June 12, 1927, winning 4–2. On June 19, 1927, the Mexican squad faced a selection from Spain
, drawing 3–3. During this series, the squad also played against the Uruguay
an club Nacional de Montevideo, losing 1–3.
were hosts to Mexico's first international tournament. Prior to the tournament, the Mexican squad held friendlies against a representative Asturias side as well as two friendlies against Spain
. These matches resulted in two draws and one loss. At the Olympic tournament, Mexico faced Spain in the Round of 16 on May 30, 1928, resulting in Mexico's defeat of 1–7.
Mexico participated in the 1930 FIFA World Cup
, having been grouped together with Argentina, Chile, and France. Mexico's first match was played against France
at Estadio Pocitos
in Montevideo
, Uruguay
on July 13, 1930. The match ended in a 4–1 win for France, but witnessed Mexico's first World Cup goal by Juan Carreño
. This match occurred simultaneously with the USA
–Belgium match. In their second match of the tournament, Mexico fell to Chile 3–0 at Montevideo's Estadio Gran Parque Central
. Mexico's third match, against Argentina, featured the first penalty
of the tournament, awarded in the 42' and scored by Mexico's Manuel Rosas
. A total of five penalties were awarded during the match which was refereed by the Bolivian coach Ulises Saucedo
, three of them controversial.
tournament until the 1950 FIFA World Cup
. Before 1970, Mexico struggled to make much of an impact in the World Cup when competing against European and South American teams. However, goalkeeper Antonio Carbajal
has the distinction of being the first player ever to appear in five consecutive FIFA World Cups.
In 1970, Mexico hosted the World Cup and kicked off their campaign with a scoreless draw against the Soviet Union. This was followed by a win over El Salvador
(4–0). Mexico advanced to the next round with a victory against Belgium thanks to a penalty scored by Gustavo Peña in the 14th minute. At the quarter-finals stage, Mexico was eliminated by Italy
in a 4–1 match despite Mexico taking an early lead.
Mexico failed to qualify for the 1974 FIFA World Cup
but did make it into the Argentina '78
. Mexico suffered an early exit after three defeats: 0–6 against West Germany, 1–3 against Tunisia
, and 1–3 to Poland
. Mexico failed to qualify for Spain 1982
.
In 1986, Mexico again hosted the World Cup
. Coached by Bora Milutinović, Mexico was placed in Group B where they defeated Belgium 2–1, draw 1–1 with Paraguay
, and defeated Iraq
1–0. With this performance, Mexico won the top spot in its group and advanced to the next round where Mexico faced Bulgaria
in a 2–0 win. In the quarter-finals stage, Mexico lost to West Germany 0–0 (1–4 pens
).
, where in the next World Cup, he was just considered a "good" player, rather than a "legendary" one. Many other players that were having an exciting moment in their club careers such as Carlos Hermosillo
(Standard Liege
(BEL
), Ricardo Pelaez
(Necaxa), Alberto Garcia Aspe
(UNAM), Adrian Chavez (America), Felix Fernandez
(Atlante), Luis Flores
(UNAM), Zaguinho
(America), Miguel Herrera
(Atlante), Benjamin Galindo
(Guadalajara), Daniel Guzmán
(Universidad de Guadalajara), Guillermo Huerta (America); plus many others saw their World Cup 1990 dreams shattered, crushed and ruined by this scandal that in the Mexican media became known as the "Cachirules".
, Mexican football began experiencing greater international success. An important turning point was its participation in the 1993 Copa America
, where they finished second in the tournament, losing to Argentina 2–1 in the final. For the 1994 World Cup
, players such as Hermosillo (Cruz Azul), Sanchez (Rayo Vallecano), Garcia Aspe (Necaxa), Chavez (America), Fernandez (Atlante), Galindo (Chivas) and Zaguinho (America) were named on the team roster even though not in their best conditions to do so. As for Pelaez, who was cut out from the 1994 roster, his time would come for the 1998 World Cup (held in France): he was able to make the squad and scored 2 memorable goals, against South Korea and Holland, at the age of 35. Mexico went on to win its group on tiebreakers, emerging from the tournament's "Group of death
", composed of Mexico, Italy, Ireland, and Norway. However, Mexico eventually lost in the second round to Bulgaria
on penalty kicks. Miguel Mejía Barón
led this team into one of its most distinguished performances in a World Cup.
Since their second place finish in the 1993 Copa America
, Mexico has been a regular participant in the South American tournament and has competed well. It earned third place in 1997
, 1999
and 2007
and another second-place finish in 2001
. Mexico has never failed to reach the quarter finals of the Copa America
up until 2011
and twice has had the leading scorer in the tournament (Luis García in 1995
(sharing the title with Argentine striker Gabriel Batistuta
) and Luis Hernández
in 1997).
After its participation at the King Fahd Cup (which would eventually become the FIFA Confederation's Cup) and being coached again by Bora Milutinović then eventually Manuel Lapuente, in a very good qualifying round for France 1998
, they came in first place in CONCACAF. At the World Cup, Mexico was placed in Group E, with the Netherlands
, Korea Republic
and Belgium. Mexico started against Korea Republic losing 0–1 but came back to win 3–1. Belgium had started beating Mexico 2–0 but they came back to tie 2–2. The third game against Netherlands ended in another 2–2 result which resulted in qualification to the Round of 16. In the next round, Mexico faced Germany
. Although having the lead Mexico did not manage to hold onto it and lost the game 2–1.
Mexico became the first host nation to win the FIFA Confederations Cup
. Mexico defeated the United States 1–0 in the semifinals thanks to a spectacular "Golden Goal" from Cuauhtemoc Blanco. Mexico won its first official FIFA World Championship tournament trophy by beating Brazil with a final score of 4–3. Mexico's star, Cuauhtémoc Blanco
, shared the tournament's Golden Shoe award as top scorer with Ronaldinho
, and was also awarded the Silver Ball.
, Mexico reached the finals and was placed in Group G alongside Italy, Croatia, and Ecuador. Mexico opened its participation with a 1–0 win over Croatia
. In the second match, Mexico earned a 2–1 win over Ecuador
with goals from Jared Borgetti
and Gerardo Torrado
. Mexico then achieved a 1–1 draw against Italy
thanks to a goal from Borgetti that was regarded as one of the best of the tournament. In the second round Mexico played continental rivals United States, losing 2–0 in a controversial game where a handball by the US was ignored and Mexican captain Rafael Márquez was sent off for a brutal foul on Cobi Jones.
Mexico was one of eight seeded teams in the first round at the 2006 FIFA World Cup
in Germany
. The eight seeded teams consisted of Argentina
, Brazil
, England
, France
, Germany
, Italy
, Spain
and Mexico. This was the second time a non-hosting CONCACAF nation was seeded. Mexico was put in Group D with Iran
, Angola
and Portugal
.
Mexico won their opening match 3–1 against Iran, with two goals from Nacny Torres and one by Sinha
. In their second match, Mexico played to a 0–0 draw against Angola. Mexico joined Portugal as a qualifier in the Round of 16, despite losing to the Portuguese 2–1. During the match, Bravo
missed a penalty.
In the second round, Mexico played against Argentina
. Mexico scored in the 5th minute with a goal by captain Rafael Márquez
assisted by Pável Pardo
. Four minutes later, Argentina equalized the match thanks to an own goal from Jared Borgetti
. The score remained 1–1 after ninety minutes, and in extra time, a volley by Maxi Rodríguez in the second period of extra time brought about a 2–1 win for Argentina.
Argentine coach Ricardo Lavolpe
, who was coaching Mexico at the time, stepped down as coach after the tournament, and was succeeded by Hugo Sánchez
.
After losing the final match of the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2007 1–2 against the United States
, Mexico successfully rebounded with a remarkable first-round performance at CONMEBOL Copa America 2007. Beginning by beating the recent champions Brazil 2–0 (goals from: Nery Castillo
23' and Ramón Morales
28') in their first match, they then went on to defeat Ecuador 2–1 (goals from: Nery Castillo
21' and Omar Bravo
79'). For their final match they tied 0–0 with Chile
. With those results Mexico came first in Group B with seven points.
In the quarterfinals, Mexico beat Paraguay
6–0 but lost in the semi-finals 3–0 to Argentina. With this defeat, Mexico was left to fight for third place against Uruguay
, winning 3–1 and claiming the bronze trophy.
In July 2009 Mexico won their fifth Gold Cup
, and eighth CONCACAF
Championship overall, after beating the United States
5–0 in the final at Giants Stadium
in East Rutherford, New Jersey
.
On October 10, 2009 Mexico qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup after defeating El Salvador 4–1 in Estadio Azteca.
For the 2010 FIFA World Cup
Mexico was drawn into Group A along with the host South Africa
, France
and Uruguay
. In the first match of the tournament they drew 1–1 against the host South Africa
with a late strike from Rafael Márquez
. The second match was against France
, whom they defeated 2–0 thanks to a strike from Javier Hernández and a penalty by Cuauhtémoc Blanco
, who with this goal became the first Mexican player ever to score in three different World Cups. Their last group game was against Uruguay
with both teams needing just a draw to advance however Mexico were defeated 1–0 but still advance to the Round of 16 thanks to a better goal differential than South Africa
. In the second round, Mexico faced Argentina
in a rematch of their Round of 16 loss at the hands of the Argentine team four years earlier. The Mexican team fell behind when a controversial goal was scored by Carlos Tevez
in offside position, in which the Argentine team were clearly positioned offside, noticed by a linesman who urged the referee to discount the goal but it was declared a fair play. Gonzalo Higuaín
scored later when Ricardo Osorio
accidentally pushed the ball in front of Higuain while passing it to a teammate then tripping, giving Higuain a chance to go and score a second for Argentina. Tévez later on scored on a shot where he was not marked by anyone, giving Argentina a 3-goal lead before Javier Hernandez scored what was considered the best goal of the match, in which he took on 3 defenders before scoring between the post and the goalkeeper on the left edge of the box for what would be Mexico's only goal for the match. For the fifth straight World Cup, the Mexican team was eliminated in the Round of 16 as a result of their 1–3 defeat.
The 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup
, saw Mexico placed in Group A along with Costa Rica
, El Salvador
and Cuba
. After the 5–0 win against Cuba, it was reported that 5 Mexican players tested positive for the banned substance Clenbuterol
. The five players suspended were Guillermo Ochoa, Francisco Javier Rodriguez, Antonio Naelson "Zinha", Edgar Dueñas, and Christian Bermudez. Mexico won the group with three wins and no losses and scoring 14 goals, and being scored on once. They beat Guatemala
in the quarter-finals 2–1, and beat Honduras
in extra-time 2–0. For the third straight year in-a-row, the final was against the United States. After trailing 0–2, Mexico would come back and score 4 goals, and eventually win the match 4–2, thus being crowned champions, and earning a spot in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup
in Brazil.
On 28 June 2011, eight players from the Under-22 squad that was to participate in the 2011 Copa America
in Argentina, were expelled from the squad after it was discovered the players had brought prostitutes to the hotel the team was staying at in Quito
, Ecuador
.
, (Aztec Stadium in English), also known in Spanish as "El Coloso de Santa Úrsula" is a stadium
in Mexico City, Mexico
built in the 1960s. It is the official home stadium
of the Mexico national football team and the Mexican club team Club América
. It has a capacity of 105,000 seats, making it the largest association football stadium in the Americas and the third largest stadium in the world for that sport.
The stadium has carried out many important sporting and historical events in its existence including the FIFA World Cup
in 1970 where Pele
won his last championship. The earthquake of 1985, which destroyed most of the city, did not damage the stadium. Thus, the stadium could host the FIFA World Cup
in 1986 where Argentina won the cup.
It was the primary venue for association football at the 1968 Summer Olympics
and is the only stadium ever to host two FIFA World Cup
final matches, in 1970 and 1986. It also hosted the 1986 quarter-final between
Argentina
and England
in which Diego Maradona
scored the "Hand of God goal" . The stadium also hosted the "Game of the Century
", when Italy
defeated West Germany
4–3 in extra time.
system, composed of colors Green, White and Red. The team's three colors originate from the national flag of Mexico
, known as the tricolor. As of November 2009, the shirt now has 2 red trims on the shirt near the shoulders. Away colors are all black with red and gold trim. The team also designed an all white jersey that celebrates 200 years since Mexico achieved freedom from the Spanish Crown
, their independence starting in 1810. Two centuries later, the Mexican Football Association had asked Adidas to design a special home kit that the team would use in 2010. However, an all green kit and an all white kit have been used in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
. Also, in the 1966 FIFA World Cup
the kit consisted of a white shirt with navy blue shorts. In the 1970 FIFA World Cup
the away kit was a wine red shirt with navy blue short. An all white kit was also used in the 1998 FIFA World Cup
in the group stage games against the Netherlands
and Belgium. The Women's team still uses the old kit before November 2009. Socks have usually been red, as to resemble Mexico's flag, but this has been changed to white socks. In current kit, the socks reverted back to red.
Key
. Caps and goals updated as of November 11, 2011.
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FIFA World Cup
FIFA Confederations Cup
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Copa América
Pan American Games
Central American and Caribbean Games
NAFC Championship
As of 11 October 2011
As of July 14, 2011.
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation (FMF), the governing body for football in Mexico
Football in Mexico
Mexico’s most popular sport is association football. It is commonly believed that Football was introduced in Mexico by Cornish miners at the end of the 19th century. By 1902 a five-team league still emerged with a strong English influence. Football became a professional sport in 1943...
. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca
Estadio Azteca
Estadio Azteca is a stadium in Santa Ursula, Mexico City, Mexico. It is the official home stadium of the Mexico national football team and the Mexican team Club América.The stadium was the venue for football soccer in the 1968 Summer Olympics....
and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre
José Manuel de la Torre
José Manuel "Chepo" de la Torre Menchaca in Guadalajara, Jalisco popularly nicknamed Chepo, is a Mexican football manager and former attacking midfielder. He is currently the manager of Mexico national football team.-Biography:...
. The team is currently ranked 20th in the FIFA World Rankings
FIFA World Rankings
The FIFA World Rankings is a ranking system for men's national teams in association football, currently led by Spain. The teams of the member nations of FIFA , football's world governing body, are ranked based on their game results with the most successful teams being ranked highest...
and 12th in the World Football Elo Ratings
World Football Elo Ratings
The World Football Elo Ratings is a ranking system for men's national teams in association football. The method used to rank teams is based upon the Elo rating system method but modified to take various football-specific variables into account...
.
Mexico has qualified for fourteen World Cups
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
and has qualified consecutively since 1994; Mexico played France
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
in the very first match of the first World Cup
1930 FIFA World Cup
The 1930 FIFA World Cup was the inaugural FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in Uruguay from 13 July to 30 July 1930...
on 13 July 1930. Mexico's best progression was reaching the Quarterfinals in both the 1970
1970 FIFA World Cup
The 1970 FIFA World Cup, the ninth staging of the World Cup, was held in Mexico, from 31 May to 21 June. The 1970 tournament was the first World Cup hosted in North America, and the first held outside South America and Europe. In a match-up of two-time World Cup champions, the final was won by...
and 1986 FIFA World Cup
1986 FIFA World Cup
The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially...
s, both of which were staged on Mexican soil.
Mexico is historically the most successful national team in the CONCACAF
CONCACAF
The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football is the continental governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean...
region, as they are the only team from the region to win an official FIFA recognized title. They hold one FIFA Confederations Cup
FIFA Confederations Cup
The FIFA Confederations Cup is an association football tournament for national teams, currently held every four years by FIFA. It is contested by the winners of each of the six FIFA confederation championships , along with the FIFA World Cup winner and the host nation, to bring the number of teams...
, nine CONCACAF
CONCACAF
The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football is the continental governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean...
championships, including six CONCACAF Gold Cup
CONCACAF Gold Cup
The CONCACAF Gold Cup is the main association football competition of the men's national football teams governed by CONCACAF, determining the regional champion of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.The Gold Cup is held every two years and when it does not fall the same year as an...
s, one North American Nations Cup and two NAFC Championship
NAFC Championship
The NAFC Championship was a football tournament for teams in the area of North America between the years of 1947 and 1949...
s.
Although Mexico is under the jurisdiction of CONCACAF, the national football team has been regularly invited to compete in the Copa América
Copa América
The Copa América —previously known as South American Championship—is an international football competition contested between the men's national teams of CONMEBOL, the sport's continental governing body...
since Ecuador 1993
Copa América 1993
The 1993 Copa América was the 36th Copa América, CONMEBOL's football tournament for national teams. It was held in Ecuador between June 15 and July 4. All 10 CONMEBOL members took part, but for the first time two nations from outside CONMEBOL were invited to take part in the tournament. Mexico and...
finishing as runner-up twice and obtaining the third place medal on three occasions.
Early years
Football in MexicoMexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
was organized in the early 20th century by European
European ethnic groups
The ethnic groups in Europe are the various ethnic groups that reside in the nations of Europe. European ethnology is the field of anthropology focusing on Europe....
immigrant groups, notably Cornish
Cornish people
The Cornish are a people associated with Cornwall, a county and Duchy in the south-west of the United Kingdom that is seen in some respects as distinct from England, having more in common with the other Celtic parts of the United Kingdom such as Wales, as well as with other Celtic nations in Europe...
miners from Cornwall
Cornwall
Cornwall is a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England, within the United Kingdom. It is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of...
, England
England
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, and in later years Spanish
Spain
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exiles fleeing the Spanish Civil War
Spanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil WarAlso known as The Crusade among Nationalists, the Fourth Carlist War among Carlists, and The Rebellion or Uprising among Republicans. was a major conflict fought in Spain from 17 July 1936 to 1 April 1939...
. The original team played Guatemala, which the Mexican team won 3–2.
A series of international friendlies were played against the national representation of Guatemala
Guatemala national football team
The Guatemala national football team is the association football team representing the country of Guatemala and is controlled by the Federación Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala. Founded in 1919, it affiliated to FIFA in 1946, and it is a member of CONCACAF....
on December 9, 12, and 16 of 1923. The match on December 9 was played in Parque España and was won by Mexico with a final score of 2–1. On December 12, the match ended in a 2–0 win for Mexico, and the final game of the series ended in a 3–3 draw. The manager for this team was Rafael Garza Gutiérrez "Récord", and the assistant coach was Adolfo Frías. The fourteen players selected for this friendly series include: Nacho de la Garza, Pedro "Perico" Legorreta, Manuel "Güero" Yáñez, Enrique "La Matona" Esquivel, Agustín Ojeda, Roberto Jardón, Carlos Garcés, Horacio Ortiz, Adeodato López, Mauro Guadarrama "La Venada" Alatorre, Cornelio Cuevas, and Alfredo García Besné.
It would be another four years before the national team would be represented in international friendlies. In preparation for a friendly against Spain
Spain national football team
The Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...
, the team played a friendly against their "B" squad on June 12, 1927, winning 4–2. On June 19, 1927, the Mexican squad faced a selection from Spain
Spain national football team
The Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...
, drawing 3–3. During this series, the squad also played against the Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
an club Nacional de Montevideo, losing 1–3.
Formation
On August 9, 1927, the official governing body of the sport of football in Mexico was founded. From its inception, the federation has been the main body in charge of the promotion, administration, organization, management, and funding of the Mexican national football team as well as all football competition within Mexico. Club representatives from the federation's first division all vote on the direction, management, and coaching staff of the national football team. The 1928 Summer OlympicsFootball at the 1928 Summer Olympics
Football at the 1928 Summer Olympics tournament, won by Uruguay against Argentina, would be the precursor to the first FIFA World Cup held in 1930 in Uruguay.-Medalists:-Background:...
were hosts to Mexico's first international tournament. Prior to the tournament, the Mexican squad held friendlies against a representative Asturias side as well as two friendlies against Spain
Spain national football team
The Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...
. These matches resulted in two draws and one loss. At the Olympic tournament, Mexico faced Spain in the Round of 16 on May 30, 1928, resulting in Mexico's defeat of 1–7.
Mexico participated in the 1930 FIFA World Cup
1930 FIFA World Cup
The 1930 FIFA World Cup was the inaugural FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in Uruguay from 13 July to 30 July 1930...
, having been grouped together with Argentina, Chile, and France. Mexico's first match was played against France
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
at Estadio Pocitos
Estadio Pocitos
Estadio Pocitos was a multi-use stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay, that does not exist today. This stadium was mainly used for football matches of the owner club Peñarol from 1921 to 1933...
in Montevideo
Montevideo
Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento...
, Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
on July 13, 1930. The match ended in a 4–1 win for France, but witnessed Mexico's first World Cup goal by Juan Carreño
Juan Carreño
Juan Carreño Lara was a Mexican footballer, and a participant of the 1930 FIFA World Cup. He was the first Mexican to score in the FIFA World Cup. During this tournament he was connected with Atlante F.C.. He also scored Mexico’s first goal in Olympic Games in Amsterdam 1928...
. This match occurred simultaneously with the USA
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
–Belgium match. In their second match of the tournament, Mexico fell to Chile 3–0 at Montevideo's Estadio Gran Parque Central
Estadio Gran Parque Central
The Estadio Gran Parque Central, usually just Parque Central, is the stadium of Club Nacional de Football. It is located in Montevideo, Uruguay, near Nacional headquarters , in the La Blanqueada neighbourhood...
. Mexico's third match, against Argentina, featured the first penalty
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
of the tournament, awarded in the 42' and scored by Mexico's Manuel Rosas
Manuel Rosas
Manuel Rosas Sánchez nicknamed Chaquetas was a Mexican footballer who participated in the 1930 FIFA World Cup. He was the first player in the history of FIFA World Cup who scored a goal from the penalty kick spot...
. A total of five penalties were awarded during the match which was refereed by the Bolivian coach Ulises Saucedo
Ulises Saucedo
Ulises Saucedo was a Bolivian football coach and referee. He coached the Bolivian national team during the first FIFA World Cup in Uruguay in 1930, and also acted as a referee during the tournament....
, three of them controversial.
Post-WWII
Mexico did not appear again in a World CupFIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
tournament until the 1950 FIFA World Cup
1950 FIFA World Cup
The 1950 FIFA World Cup, held in Brazil from 24 June to 16 July, was the fourth FIFA World Cup. It was the first World Cup since 1938, the planned 1942 and 1946 competitions having been canceled owing to World War II...
. Before 1970, Mexico struggled to make much of an impact in the World Cup when competing against European and South American teams. However, goalkeeper Antonio Carbajal
Antonio Carbajal
Antonio Félix "Tota" Carbajal Rodríguez is a Mexican former football goalkeeper. He was also called "El Cinco Copas", in reference to his record of five World Cups played.-Pro career:...
has the distinction of being the first player ever to appear in five consecutive FIFA World Cups.
In 1970, Mexico hosted the World Cup and kicked off their campaign with a scoreless draw against the Soviet Union. This was followed by a win over El Salvador
El Salvador national football team
El Salvador's national football team represents El Salvador in international football and is sanctioned by the Federación Salvadoreña de Fútbol . In 1899, Santa Ana and San Salvador met for the first hosted football game in El Salvador...
(4–0). Mexico advanced to the next round with a victory against Belgium thanks to a penalty scored by Gustavo Peña in the 14th minute. At the quarter-finals stage, Mexico was eliminated by Italy
Italy national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
in a 4–1 match despite Mexico taking an early lead.
Mexico failed to qualify for the 1974 FIFA World Cup
1974 FIFA World Cup
The 1974 FIFA World Cup, the tenth staging of the World Cup, was held in West Germany from 13 June to 7 July. The tournament marked the first time that the current trophy, the FIFA World Cup Trophy, created by the Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga, was awarded...
but did make it into the Argentina '78
1978 FIFA World Cup
The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Argentina between 1 June and 25 June. The 1978 World Cup was won by Argentina who beat the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina, who became the fifth...
. Mexico suffered an early exit after three defeats: 0–6 against West Germany, 1–3 against Tunisia
Tunisia national football team
The Tunisia national football team , nicknamed Les Aigles de Carthage , is the national team of Tunisia and is controlled by the Fédération Tunisienne de Football. They have qualified for four FIFA World Cups, the first one in 1978, but have yet to make it out of the first round...
, and 1–3 to Poland
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
. Mexico failed to qualify for Spain 1982
1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
.
In 1986, Mexico again hosted the World Cup
1986 FIFA World Cup
The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially...
. Coached by Bora Milutinović, Mexico was placed in Group B where they defeated Belgium 2–1, draw 1–1 with Paraguay
Paraguay national football team
The Paraguay national football team is controlled by the Paraguayan Football Association and represents Paraguay in men's international football competitions. The team has reached the second round of the World Cup on four occasions . The 2010 trip also featured their first appearance in the...
, and defeated Iraq
Iraq national football team
The Iraqi national football team represents Iraq in international football and is controlled by the Iraq Football Association. They won the 2007 Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup tournament.-The Golden Generation:...
1–0. With this performance, Mexico won the top spot in its group and advanced to the next round where Mexico faced Bulgaria
Bulgaria national football team
The FIFA Bulgaria national football team is an association football team fielded by the Bulgarian Football Union, a member association of UEFA. The team's home ground is Vasil Levski in Sofia and Luboslav Penev is in charge manager after replacement of Lothar Matthäus...
in a 2–0 win. In the quarter-finals stage, Mexico lost to West Germany 0–0 (1–4 pens
Penalty shootout (football)
A penalty shoot-out, referred to as kicks from the penalty mark in the Laws of the Game, is the FIFA official term for a method used in association football to decide which team progresses to the next stage of a tournament following a tied game...
).
The Cachirules scandal
Mexico was disqualified from the 1990 FIFA World Cup (and any other international competition) after using players over the age limit allowed by FIFA in the qualifying round for the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship. The punishment originally was only going to be applied to the FIFA World Youth team and not the World Cup or Olympic Games team, but the penalty was applied to all Mexican national representatives of all FIFA sanctioned tournaments. This was a hard intake, as this was the golden time for the legendary striker Hugo SanchezHugo Sánchez
Hugo Sánchez Márquez , popularly nicknamed Pentapichichi, or Hugol, is a Mexican football coach and former striker. He played for four European clubs, including Real Madrid. Sanchez is considered the first highly talented Mexican player. He was also a member of the Mexico national team, and...
, where in the next World Cup, he was just considered a "good" player, rather than a "legendary" one. Many other players that were having an exciting moment in their club careers such as Carlos Hermosillo
Carlos Hermosillo
Carlos Manuel Hermosillo Goytortúa is a Mexican former football player. He is one of the top all-time goalscorers for the Mexican national team. He is also known as "El Grandote de Cerro Azul"....
(Standard Liege
Standard Liège
Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège (Dutch: Standard Luik [], German: Standard Lüttich , is a Belgian football club from the city of Liège....
(BEL
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
), Ricardo Pelaez
Ricardo Peláez
Ricardo Peláez Linares is a former Mexican footballer. He represented Mexico at the FIFA World Cup in 1998. He scored two goals, in the group matches against South Korea - a 3-1 win for Mexico - and a 2-2 draw with Netherlands....
(Necaxa), Alberto Garcia Aspe
Alberto García Aspe
Alberto García Aspe Mena is a retired Mexican football midfielder. He is one of the all-time appearance leaders for the Mexican national team. He has also participated in 109 matches, scoring a total 21 goals...
(UNAM), Adrian Chavez (America), Felix Fernandez
Felix Fernández
For the Puerto Rican track and field athlete see Félix Omar FernándezFélix de Jesús Fernández Christlieb is a retired Mexican football goalkeeper...
(Atlante), Luis Flores
Luis Flores
Luis Alberto Flores is a professional basketball player from the Dominican Republic. He is a 6 ft 2 in and 205 lb guard. He grew up in the United States, in the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Washington Heights in New York City, and attended Norman Thomas High School...
(UNAM), Zaguinho
Luis Roberto Alves
Luís Roberto Alves dos Santos Gavranic also known as Zague or Zaguinho is a former Mexican footballer. He is the son of José Alves "Zague".-Career:...
(America), Miguel Herrera
Miguel Herrera
Miguel Ernesto Herrera Aguirre is a retired football defender and the head coach of Club América. He was born in Cuatepec, Hidalgo, México.-Club career:...
(Atlante), Benjamin Galindo
Benjamín Galindo
Benjamín Galindo Marentes was a Mexican footballer. He participated with the national team in the 1994 FIFA World Cup.-Coaching career:...
(Guadalajara), Daniel Guzmán
Daniel Guzmán
Daniel Guzmán is a retired Mexican professional footballer, who is the former coach of the first division Mexican teams Tigres and Santos.-External links: *...
(Universidad de Guadalajara), Guillermo Huerta (America); plus many others saw their World Cup 1990 dreams shattered, crushed and ruined by this scandal that in the Mexican media became known as the "Cachirules".
Post-1990
In the 1990s, after hiring coach César Luis MenottiCésar Luis Menotti
César Luis Menotti, known as El Flaco is an Argentine football coach and former player, who as coach, won the 1978 FIFA World Cup for Argentina.-Playing career:...
, Mexican football began experiencing greater international success. An important turning point was its participation in the 1993 Copa America
Copa América 1993
The 1993 Copa América was the 36th Copa América, CONMEBOL's football tournament for national teams. It was held in Ecuador between June 15 and July 4. All 10 CONMEBOL members took part, but for the first time two nations from outside CONMEBOL were invited to take part in the tournament. Mexico and...
, where they finished second in the tournament, losing to Argentina 2–1 in the final. For the 1994 World Cup
1994 FIFA World Cup
The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in nine cities across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The United States was chosen as the host by FIFA on July 4, 1988...
, players such as Hermosillo (Cruz Azul), Sanchez (Rayo Vallecano), Garcia Aspe (Necaxa), Chavez (America), Fernandez (Atlante), Galindo (Chivas) and Zaguinho (America) were named on the team roster even though not in their best conditions to do so. As for Pelaez, who was cut out from the 1994 roster, his time would come for the 1998 World Cup (held in France): he was able to make the squad and scored 2 memorable goals, against South Korea and Holland, at the age of 35. Mexico went on to win its group on tiebreakers, emerging from the tournament's "Group of death
Group of death
A group of death in a multi-stage tournament is a group which is unusually competitive, because the number of strong competitors in the group is greater than the number of qualifying places available for the next phase of the tournament...
", composed of Mexico, Italy, Ireland, and Norway. However, Mexico eventually lost in the second round to Bulgaria
Bulgaria national football team
The FIFA Bulgaria national football team is an association football team fielded by the Bulgarian Football Union, a member association of UEFA. The team's home ground is Vasil Levski in Sofia and Luboslav Penev is in charge manager after replacement of Lothar Matthäus...
on penalty kicks. Miguel Mejía Barón
Miguel Mejía Baron
Miguel Mejía Barón is a Mexican football manager.He coached Mexico at the 1994 FIFA World Cup.-Teams a coach:*1988-1991: UNAM Pumas*1991-1992: Monterrey*1993-1995: Mexico national football team*1996-1998: Atlante...
led this team into one of its most distinguished performances in a World Cup.
Since their second place finish in the 1993 Copa America
Copa América 1993
The 1993 Copa América was the 36th Copa América, CONMEBOL's football tournament for national teams. It was held in Ecuador between June 15 and July 4. All 10 CONMEBOL members took part, but for the first time two nations from outside CONMEBOL were invited to take part in the tournament. Mexico and...
, Mexico has been a regular participant in the South American tournament and has competed well. It earned third place in 1997
Copa América 1997
Bolivia hosted the Copa América for the second time in its 38th edition. It was held from June 11 to June 29, 1997. It was organised by CONMEBOL, South America's football governing body.There is no qualifying for the final tournament...
, 1999
Copa América 1999
The 1999 Copa América was a football tournament held in Paraguay, from June 29 to July 18, 1999. It was organised by CONMEBOL, South America's football governing body.There is no qualifying for the final tournament...
and 2007
Copa América 2007
The 2007 Campeonato Sudamericano Copa América, known simply as the 2007 Copa América or 2007 Copa América Venezuela, was the 42nd edition of the Copa América, the South-American championship for international association football teams...
and another second-place finish in 2001
Copa América 2001
The Copa América 2001 was held in Colombia, from July 11 to July 29, 2001. It was organised by CONMEBOL, South America's football governing body....
. Mexico has never failed to reach the quarter finals of the Copa America
Copa América
The Copa América —previously known as South American Championship—is an international football competition contested between the men's national teams of CONMEBOL, the sport's continental governing body...
up until 2011
2011 Copa América
The 2011 Campeonato Sudamericano Copa América, better known as the 2011 Copa América or the Copa América Argentina 2011, was the 43rd edition of the Copa América, the main international football tournament for national teams in South America...
and twice has had the leading scorer in the tournament (Luis García in 1995
Copa América 1995
The 1995 Copa América football tournament was staged in Uruguay. It was won by Uruguay, who beat Brazil 5-3 in the penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in the final. All 10 CONMEBOL members took part, with Mexico and the USA invited in order to reach 12 teams....
(sharing the title with Argentine striker Gabriel Batistuta
Gabriel Batistuta
Gabriel Omar Batistuta , nicknamed Batigol, is a former professional footballer. The prolific Argentine striker played most of his club football at Fiorentina in Italy, and he is the tenth top scorer of all-time in the Italian Serie A league, with 184 goals in 318 matches...
) and Luis Hernández
Luis Hernández (footballer)
Luis Arturo "El Matador" Hernández Carreón is a Mexican football striker, the fourth highest goalscorer of all-time for the Mexican national football team, and their highest goalscorer in World Cups...
in 1997).
After its participation at the King Fahd Cup (which would eventually become the FIFA Confederation's Cup) and being coached again by Bora Milutinović then eventually Manuel Lapuente, in a very good qualifying round for France 1998
1998 FIFA World Cup
The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
, they came in first place in CONCACAF. At the World Cup, Mexico was placed in Group E, with the Netherlands
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
, Korea Republic
Korea Republic national football team
The Korea Republic national football team represents Korea Republic in international football and is controlled by the Korea Football Association. Korea Republic is the most successful Asian football team in the history of the FIFA World Cup having participated in eight World Cup tournaments,...
and Belgium. Mexico started against Korea Republic losing 0–1 but came back to win 3–1. Belgium had started beating Mexico 2–0 but they came back to tie 2–2. The third game against Netherlands ended in another 2–2 result which resulted in qualification to the Round of 16. In the next round, Mexico faced Germany
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
. Although having the lead Mexico did not manage to hold onto it and lost the game 2–1.
Mexico became the first host nation to win the FIFA Confederations Cup
FIFA Confederations Cup
The FIFA Confederations Cup is an association football tournament for national teams, currently held every four years by FIFA. It is contested by the winners of each of the six FIFA confederation championships , along with the FIFA World Cup winner and the host nation, to bring the number of teams...
. Mexico defeated the United States 1–0 in the semifinals thanks to a spectacular "Golden Goal" from Cuauhtemoc Blanco. Mexico won its first official FIFA World Championship tournament trophy by beating Brazil with a final score of 4–3. Mexico's star, Cuauhtémoc Blanco
Cuauhtémoc Blanco
Cuauhtémoc Blanco Bravo is a Mexican professional footballer currently signed for Irapuato in the Mexican Liga de Ascenso.Known for his aggressive yet charismatic personality on the field, playing most of his career as a deep-lying forward and his last years as an attacking midfielder...
, shared the tournament's Golden Shoe award as top scorer with Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho
Ronaldo de Assis Moreira , commonly known as Ronaldinho or Ronaldinho Gaúcho, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Flamengo and the Brazilian national team as an attacking midfielder or forward. He is a two-time winner of the FIFA World Player of the Year, awarded to the best player over the year...
, and was also awarded the Silver Ball.
Twenty-first century
After a tough qualifying campaign for the 2002 World Cup2002 FIFA World Cup
The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0...
, Mexico reached the finals and was placed in Group G alongside Italy, Croatia, and Ecuador. Mexico opened its participation with a 1–0 win over Croatia
Croatia national football team
The Croatia national football team represents Croatia in international football. The team is controlled by the Croatian Football Federation, the governing body for football in the country, and has been managed since 2006 by former player Slaven Bilić...
. In the second match, Mexico earned a 2–1 win over Ecuador
Ecuador national football team
The Ecuadorian national football team represents Ecuador in international football competitions and is controlled by the Ecuadorian Football Federation. They generally play official home matches at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, but often play friendlies in other stadiums around the country...
with goals from Jared Borgetti
Jared Borgetti
Jared Francisco Borgetti Echavarría is a retired Mexican footballer. Borgetti is the all-time leading goal scorer for the Mexican national team, with 46 goals. A prolific goal scorer at both club and national level, Borgetti was renowned for his heading ability...
and Gerardo Torrado
Gerardo Torrado
Gerardo Torrado Diez de Bonilla is an international Mexican football player, currently playing as a midfielder for Cruz Azul and is captain of the team. He is known as "El Borrego" for his bushy-like hair...
. Mexico then achieved a 1–1 draw against Italy
Italy national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
thanks to a goal from Borgetti that was regarded as one of the best of the tournament. In the second round Mexico played continental rivals United States, losing 2–0 in a controversial game where a handball by the US was ignored and Mexican captain Rafael Márquez was sent off for a brutal foul on Cobi Jones.
- Additional information: 2006 FIFA World Cup - Group D2006 FIFA World Cup - Group DPlay in Group D of the 2006 FIFA World Cup completed on 21 June 2006. Portugal won the group, and advanced to the second round, along with Mexico. Angola and Iran failed to advance.Detailed results of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Group D...
Mexico was one of eight seeded teams in the first round at the 2006 FIFA World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. The eight seeded teams consisted of Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
, Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
, England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
, France
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
, Germany
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
, Italy
Italy national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
, Spain
Spain national football team
The Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...
and Mexico. This was the second time a non-hosting CONCACAF nation was seeded. Mexico was put in Group D with Iran
Iran national football team
The national football team of Iran represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran...
, Angola
Angola national football team
The Angola national football team, nicknamed Palancas Negras , is the national team of Angola and is controlled by the Federação Angolana de Futebol. Angola reached 45th in the FIFA Rankings in July 2002...
and Portugal
Portugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
.
Mexico won their opening match 3–1 against Iran, with two goals from Nacny Torres and one by Sinha
Ântonio Naelson
Antônio Naelson Matias , also known simply as Sinha is a Mexican football midfielder, who plays for Club Toluca in the Mexican First Division.-Biography:...
. In their second match, Mexico played to a 0–0 draw against Angola. Mexico joined Portugal as a qualifier in the Round of 16, despite losing to the Portuguese 2–1. During the match, Bravo
Omar Bravo
Omar Bravo Tordecillas is a Mexican footballer who currently plays for Sporting Kansas City in Major League Soccer.-Club Deportivo Guadalajara:...
missed a penalty.
In the second round, Mexico played against Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
. Mexico scored in the 5th minute with a goal by captain Rafael Márquez
Rafael Márquez
Rafael Márquez Álvarez is a Mexican footballer who plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer and the Mexico national team. He plays as a centre back or defensive midfielder....
assisted by Pável Pardo
Pavel Pardo
Pável Pardo Segura , is a Mexican international footballer, who currently plays for the Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer.- Biography :...
. Four minutes later, Argentina equalized the match thanks to an own goal from Jared Borgetti
Jared Borgetti
Jared Francisco Borgetti Echavarría is a retired Mexican footballer. Borgetti is the all-time leading goal scorer for the Mexican national team, with 46 goals. A prolific goal scorer at both club and national level, Borgetti was renowned for his heading ability...
. The score remained 1–1 after ninety minutes, and in extra time, a volley by Maxi Rodríguez in the second period of extra time brought about a 2–1 win for Argentina.
Argentine coach Ricardo Lavolpe
Ricardo Lavolpe
Ricardo Antonio La Volpe Guarchoni, born February 6, 1952 in Buenos Aires, is an Argentine football manager. He is a former Argentine World Cup-winning goalkeeper and the former coach of the Mexican national team. He is known for his tactical flexibility during matches and abrasive manner, as well...
, who was coaching Mexico at the time, stepped down as coach after the tournament, and was succeeded by Hugo Sánchez
Hugo Sánchez
Hugo Sánchez Márquez , popularly nicknamed Pentapichichi, or Hugol, is a Mexican football coach and former striker. He played for four European clubs, including Real Madrid. Sanchez is considered the first highly talented Mexican player. He was also a member of the Mexico national team, and...
.
After losing the final match of the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2007 1–2 against the United States
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
, Mexico successfully rebounded with a remarkable first-round performance at CONMEBOL Copa America 2007. Beginning by beating the recent champions Brazil 2–0 (goals from: Nery Castillo
Nery Castillo
Nery Alberto Castillo Confalonieri , is a Mexican international footballer who currently plays for Aris.He began his career at Uruguayan club Danubio, moving to Greece at the age of 16 to play for Olympiacos....
23' and Ramón Morales
Ramón Morales
Ramón Morales Higuera is a retired Mexican international footballer who last played for Estudiantes Tecos as a midfielder.Biography=...
28') in their first match, they then went on to defeat Ecuador 2–1 (goals from: Nery Castillo
Nery Castillo
Nery Alberto Castillo Confalonieri , is a Mexican international footballer who currently plays for Aris.He began his career at Uruguayan club Danubio, moving to Greece at the age of 16 to play for Olympiacos....
21' and Omar Bravo
Omar Bravo
Omar Bravo Tordecillas is a Mexican footballer who currently plays for Sporting Kansas City in Major League Soccer.-Club Deportivo Guadalajara:...
79'). For their final match they tied 0–0 with Chile
Chile national football team
The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in...
. With those results Mexico came first in Group B with seven points.
In the quarterfinals, Mexico beat Paraguay
Paraguay national football team
The Paraguay national football team is controlled by the Paraguayan Football Association and represents Paraguay in men's international football competitions. The team has reached the second round of the World Cup on four occasions . The 2010 trip also featured their first appearance in the...
6–0 but lost in the semi-finals 3–0 to Argentina. With this defeat, Mexico was left to fight for third place against Uruguay
Uruguay national football team
The Uruguayan national football team represents Uruguay in international association football and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The current head coach is Óscar Tabárez...
, winning 3–1 and claiming the bronze trophy.
In July 2009 Mexico won their fifth Gold Cup
CONCACAF Gold Cup
The CONCACAF Gold Cup is the main association football competition of the men's national football teams governed by CONCACAF, determining the regional champion of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.The Gold Cup is held every two years and when it does not fall the same year as an...
, and eighth CONCACAF
CONCACAF
The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football is the continental governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean...
Championship overall, after beating the United States
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
5–0 in the final at Giants Stadium
Giants Stadium
Giants Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, in the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Maximum seating capacity was 80,242. The building itself was 230.5 m long, 180.5 m wide and 44 m high from service level to the top of the seating bowl and 54 m high to...
in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
.
On October 10, 2009 Mexico qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup after defeating El Salvador 4–1 in Estadio Azteca.
For the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
Mexico was drawn into Group A along with the host South Africa
South Africa national football team
The South Africa national football team represents South Africa in association football and is controlled by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa. South Africa's home ground is Soccer City, known as FNB Stadium due to a naming rights deal, in...
, France
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
and Uruguay
Uruguay national football team
The Uruguayan national football team represents Uruguay in international association football and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The current head coach is Óscar Tabárez...
. In the first match of the tournament they drew 1–1 against the host South Africa
South Africa national football team
The South Africa national football team represents South Africa in association football and is controlled by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa. South Africa's home ground is Soccer City, known as FNB Stadium due to a naming rights deal, in...
with a late strike from Rafael Márquez
Rafael Márquez
Rafael Márquez Álvarez is a Mexican footballer who plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer and the Mexico national team. He plays as a centre back or defensive midfielder....
. The second match was against France
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
, whom they defeated 2–0 thanks to a strike from Javier Hernández and a penalty by Cuauhtémoc Blanco
Cuauhtémoc Blanco
Cuauhtémoc Blanco Bravo is a Mexican professional footballer currently signed for Irapuato in the Mexican Liga de Ascenso.Known for his aggressive yet charismatic personality on the field, playing most of his career as a deep-lying forward and his last years as an attacking midfielder...
, who with this goal became the first Mexican player ever to score in three different World Cups. Their last group game was against Uruguay
Uruguay national football team
The Uruguayan national football team represents Uruguay in international association football and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The current head coach is Óscar Tabárez...
with both teams needing just a draw to advance however Mexico were defeated 1–0 but still advance to the Round of 16 thanks to a better goal differential than South Africa
South Africa national football team
The South Africa national football team represents South Africa in association football and is controlled by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa. South Africa's home ground is Soccer City, known as FNB Stadium due to a naming rights deal, in...
. In the second round, Mexico faced Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
in a rematch of their Round of 16 loss at the hands of the Argentine team four years earlier. The Mexican team fell behind when a controversial goal was scored by Carlos Tevez
Carlos Tévez
Carlos Alberto Tévez is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for English club Manchester City...
in offside position, in which the Argentine team were clearly positioned offside, noticed by a linesman who urged the referee to discount the goal but it was declared a fair play. Gonzalo Higuaín
Gonzalo Higuaín
Gonzalo Gerardo "El Pipita" Higuaín is an Argentine professional footballer. He was born in France, attaining Argentine citizenship in 2007, and now holding dual nationality...
scored later when Ricardo Osorio
Ricardo Osorio
Ricardo Osorio Mendoza is a Mexican international football defender, who currently plays with Monterrey of the Primera División de México...
accidentally pushed the ball in front of Higuain while passing it to a teammate then tripping, giving Higuain a chance to go and score a second for Argentina. Tévez later on scored on a shot where he was not marked by anyone, giving Argentina a 3-goal lead before Javier Hernandez scored what was considered the best goal of the match, in which he took on 3 defenders before scoring between the post and the goalkeeper on the left edge of the box for what would be Mexico's only goal for the match. For the fifth straight World Cup, the Mexican team was eliminated in the Round of 16 as a result of their 1–3 defeat.
The 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup
2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup
The 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the 11th edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup competition and 21th CONCACAF regional championship overall in CONCACAF's fifty years of existence...
, saw Mexico placed in Group A along with Costa Rica
Costa Rica national football team
The Costa Rica national football team, nicknamed La Sele, is the national team of Costa Rica and is controlled by the Federación Costarricense de Fútbol. Costa Rica is the third most successful team in CONCACAF after Mexico and the United States...
, El Salvador
El Salvador national football team
El Salvador's national football team represents El Salvador in international football and is sanctioned by the Federación Salvadoreña de Fútbol . In 1899, Santa Ana and San Salvador met for the first hosted football game in El Salvador...
and Cuba
Cuba national football team
The Cuba national football team is the national team of Cuba and is controlled by the Asociación de Fútbol de Cuba. They are affiliated to the Caribbean Football Union of CONCACAF....
. After the 5–0 win against Cuba, it was reported that 5 Mexican players tested positive for the banned substance Clenbuterol
Clenbuterol
Clenbuterol is a sympathomimetic amine used by sufferers of breathing disorders as a decongestant and bronchodilator. People with chronic breathing disorders such as asthma use this as a bronchodilator to make breathing easier...
. The five players suspended were Guillermo Ochoa, Francisco Javier Rodriguez, Antonio Naelson "Zinha", Edgar Dueñas, and Christian Bermudez. Mexico won the group with three wins and no losses and scoring 14 goals, and being scored on once. They beat Guatemala
Guatemala national football team
The Guatemala national football team is the association football team representing the country of Guatemala and is controlled by the Federación Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala. Founded in 1919, it affiliated to FIFA in 1946, and it is a member of CONCACAF....
in the quarter-finals 2–1, and beat Honduras
Honduras national football team
The Honduran national football team, nicknamed Los Catrachos, La Bicolor or La H, is the national team of Honduras and is controlled by the Federación Nacional Autónoma de Fútbol de Honduras...
in extra-time 2–0. For the third straight year in-a-row, the final was against the United States. After trailing 0–2, Mexico would come back and score 4 goals, and eventually win the match 4–2, thus being crowned champions, and earning a spot in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup
2013 FIFA Confederations Cup
The 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup will be held in Brazil in 2013, as a prelude to the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The tournament is expected to be held from 15–30 June 2013...
in Brazil.
On 28 June 2011, eight players from the Under-22 squad that was to participate in the 2011 Copa America
2011 Copa América
The 2011 Campeonato Sudamericano Copa América, better known as the 2011 Copa América or the Copa América Argentina 2011, was the 43rd edition of the Copa América, the main international football tournament for national teams in South America...
in Argentina, were expelled from the squad after it was discovered the players had brought prostitutes to the hotel the team was staying at in Quito
Quito
San Francisco de Quito, most often called Quito , is the capital city of Ecuador in northwestern South America. It is located in north-central Ecuador in the Guayllabamba river basin, on the eastern slopes of Pichincha, an active stratovolcano in the Andes mountains...
, Ecuador
Ecuador
Ecuador , officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is one of only two countries in South America, along with Chile, that do not have a border...
.
Home stadium
The Estadio AztecaEstadio Azteca
Estadio Azteca is a stadium in Santa Ursula, Mexico City, Mexico. It is the official home stadium of the Mexico national football team and the Mexican team Club América.The stadium was the venue for football soccer in the 1968 Summer Olympics....
, (Aztec Stadium in English), also known in Spanish as "El Coloso de Santa Úrsula" is a stadium
Stadium
A modern stadium is a place or venue for outdoor sports, concerts, or other events and consists of a field or stage either partly or completely surrounded by a structure designed to allow spectators to stand or sit and view the event.)Pausanias noted that for about half a century the only event...
in Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
built in the 1960s. It is the official home stadium
National stadium
Many countries have a national football stadium, which typically serves as the primary or exclusive home for one or more of a country's national representative sports teams. The term is most often used in reference to an association football stadium. Usually, a national stadium will be in or very...
of the Mexico national football team and the Mexican club team Club América
Club América
Club América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
. It has a capacity of 105,000 seats, making it the largest association football stadium in the Americas and the third largest stadium in the world for that sport.
The stadium has carried out many important sporting and historical events in its existence including the FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
in 1970 where Pele
Pelé
However, Pelé has always maintained that those are mistakes, that he was actually named Edson and that he was born on 23 October 1940.), best known by his nickname Pelé , is a retired Brazilian footballer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time...
won his last championship. The earthquake of 1985, which destroyed most of the city, did not damage the stadium. Thus, the stadium could host the FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
in 1986 where Argentina won the cup.
It was the primary venue for association football at the 1968 Summer Olympics
1968 Summer Olympics
The 1968 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Mexico City, Mexico in October 1968. The 1968 Games were the first Olympic Games hosted by a developing country, and the first Games hosted by a Spanish-speaking country...
and is the only stadium ever to host two FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
final matches, in 1970 and 1986. It also hosted the 1986 quarter-final between
Argentina v England (1986)
Argentina v England, played on 22 June 1986, was a football match between Argentina and England in the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The game was held four years after the Falklands War between Argentina and the United Kingdom and was a key part in...
Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
and England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
in which Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona
Diego Armando Maradona is a retired Argentine football player and widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. Over the course of his professional club career Maradona played for Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla and Newell's Old Boys, setting...
scored the "Hand of God goal" . The stadium also hosted the "Game of the Century
Game of the Century (football)
The semi-final of the 1970 FIFA World Cup between Italy and West Germany is known as the "Game of the Century" . It was played on 17 June 1970 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City...
", when Italy
Italy national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
defeated West Germany
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
4–3 in extra time.
Kit
The Mexican national team utilizes a tricolourTricolour
A tricolour is a flag or banner more-or-less equally divided into three bands of differing colours...
system, composed of colors Green, White and Red. The team's three colors originate from the national flag of Mexico
Flag of Mexico
The flag of Mexico is a vertical tricolor of green, white, and red with the national coat of arms charged in the center of the white stripe. While the meaning of the colors has changed over time, these three colors were adopted by Mexico following independence from Spain during the country's War...
, known as the tricolor. As of November 2009, the shirt now has 2 red trims on the shirt near the shoulders. Away colors are all black with red and gold trim. The team also designed an all white jersey that celebrates 200 years since Mexico achieved freedom from the Spanish Crown
Mexican War of Independence
The Mexican War of Independence was an armed conflict between the people of Mexico and the Spanish colonial authorities which started on 16 September 1810. The movement, which became known as the Mexican War of Independence, was led by Mexican-born Spaniards, Mestizos and Amerindians who sought...
, their independence starting in 1810. Two centuries later, the Mexican Football Association had asked Adidas to design a special home kit that the team would use in 2010. However, an all green kit and an all white kit have been used in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
The qualification competition for the 2010 FIFA World Cup was a series of tournaments organised by the six FIFA confederations. Each confederation — the AFC , CAF , CONCACAF , CONMEBOL , OFC , and UEFA — was allocated a certain number of the 32 places at the tournament...
. Also, in the 1966 FIFA World Cup
1966 FIFA World Cup
The 1966 FIFA World Cup, the eighth staging of the World Cup, was held in England from 11 July to 30 July. England beat West Germany 4–2 in the final, winning the World Cup for the first time, so becoming the first host to win the tournament since Italy in 1934.-Host selection:England was chosen as...
the kit consisted of a white shirt with navy blue shorts. In the 1970 FIFA World Cup
1970 FIFA World Cup
The 1970 FIFA World Cup, the ninth staging of the World Cup, was held in Mexico, from 31 May to 21 June. The 1970 tournament was the first World Cup hosted in North America, and the first held outside South America and Europe. In a match-up of two-time World Cup champions, the final was won by...
the away kit was a wine red shirt with navy blue short. An all white kit was also used in the 1998 FIFA World Cup
1998 FIFA World Cup
The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
in the group stage games against the Netherlands
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
and Belgium. The Women's team still uses the old kit before November 2009. Socks have usually been red, as to resemble Mexico's flag, but this has been changed to white socks. In current kit, the socks reverted back to red.
Evolution
1928 Home |
1930 Away |
1950 Home |
1954 Home |
1958 Home |
1962 Home |
1962 Away |
1966 Home |
1966 Away |
2006 Home |
2006 Away |
2007 Home |
2007 Away |
2008 Home |
2008 Away |
2010 Home |
2010 Away |
2010 Bicentennial |
Recent and upcoming games
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| August 10, 2011 | Philadelphia, United States Lincoln Financial Field Lincoln Financial Field is the home stadium of the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles. It has a seating capacity of 68,532 . It is located in South Philadelphia on Pattison Avenue between 11th and 10th streets, also aside I-95 as part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex... |
1–1 | F Exhibition game An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition... |
Peralta Oribe Peralta Oribe Peralta Morones is a Mexican professional footbller who plays as a striker for Santos Laguna in the Primera Division.-Career:... |
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| September 2, 2011 | Warsaw, Poland Polish Army Stadium Marshal Józef Piłsudski Polish Army Stadium is an all-seater football-specific stadium in Warsaw, Poland. It is the home of Legia Warsaw football club, which has been playing there since August 9, 1930. With space for 31,000 spectators it is the 5th biggest football stadium in Ekstraklasa... |
1–1 | F Exhibition game An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition... |
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| September 4, 2011 | Barcelona, Spain | 1–0 | F Exhibition game An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition... |
Guardado Andrés Guardado José Andrés Guardado Hernández is a Mexican footballer who plays for Deportivo de La Coruña in Spain and the Mexican national football team, as a left winger.-Atlas:... |
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| October 11, 2011 | Torreón, Mexico Estadio Corona The Estadio Corona was one of the smallest football stadiums in Mexico having only capacity for 20,100 seats. It was located in the city of Torreón, Coahuila. This sport facility was used mostly for football games and was the home of the club Santos Laguna... |
1–2 | F Exhibition game An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition... |
David Luiz David Luiz David Luiz Moreira Marinho , known as David Luiz, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Chelsea in the Premier League... |
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| November 11, 2011 | Querétaro, Mexico | 2–0 | F Exhibition game An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition... |
Salcido Carlos Salcido Carlos Arnoldo Salcido Flores is a Mexican international football defender who currently plays for Mexican Primera División club UANL on loan from Fulham... , Hernández |
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| June 8, 2012 | TBD, Mexico Mexico The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of... |
WCQ 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) The CONCACAF qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup will see teams competing for places at the finals in Brazil.As in recent tournaments, CONCACAF will have three direct qualifiers for the finals tournament in addition to a further possible place via the inter-confederation play-offs against the... |
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| June 12, 2012 | TBD, El Salvador El Salvador El Salvador or simply Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador; Santa Ana and San Miguel are also important cultural and commercial centers in the country and in all of Central America... |
WCQ 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) The CONCACAF qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup will see teams competing for places at the finals in Brazil.As in recent tournaments, CONCACAF will have three direct qualifiers for the finals tournament in addition to a further possible place via the inter-confederation play-offs against the... |
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| September 7, 2012 | TBD, Costa Rica Costa Rica Costa Rica , officially the Republic of Costa Rica is a multilingual, multiethnic and multicultural country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east.... |
WCQ 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) The CONCACAF qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup will see teams competing for places at the finals in Brazil.As in recent tournaments, CONCACAF will have three direct qualifiers for the finals tournament in addition to a further possible place via the inter-confederation play-offs against the... |
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| September 11, 2012 | TBD, Mexico Mexico The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of... |
WCQ 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) The CONCACAF qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup will see teams competing for places at the finals in Brazil.As in recent tournaments, CONCACAF will have three direct qualifiers for the finals tournament in addition to a further possible place via the inter-confederation play-offs against the... |
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| October 12, 2012 | TBD, Guyana Guyana Guyana , officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, previously the colony of British Guiana, is a sovereign state on the northern coast of South America that is culturally part of the Anglophone Caribbean. Guyana was a former colony of the Dutch and of the British... |
WCQ 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) The CONCACAF qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup will see teams competing for places at the finals in Brazil.As in recent tournaments, CONCACAF will have three direct qualifiers for the finals tournament in addition to a further possible place via the inter-confederation play-offs against the... |
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| October 16, 2012 | TBD, Mexico Mexico The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of... |
WCQ 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) The CONCACAF qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup will see teams competing for places at the finals in Brazil.As in recent tournaments, CONCACAF will have three direct qualifiers for the finals tournament in addition to a further possible place via the inter-confederation play-offs against the... |
Key
- F = FriendlyExhibition gameAn exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition...
- UF = Unofficial friendlyExhibition gameAn exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition...
- WCQ = World Cup Qualifier2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)The CONCACAF qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup will see teams competing for places at the finals in Brazil.As in recent tournaments, CONCACAF will have three direct qualifiers for the finals tournament in addition to a further possible place via the inter-confederation play-offs against the...
- 1.Mexico's score is listed first
Current squad
The following 20 players were selected for the friendly game against SerbiaSerbia national football team
The Serbia national football team represents Serbia in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Serbia, the governing body for football in Serbia. Serbia's home ground is Stadion Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade and their last head coach was Vladimir Petrović...
. Caps and goals updated as of November 11, 2011.
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The following players have also been called up to the Mexico squad within last 12 months.(withdrew due to injury)
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record
| FIFA World Cup record FIFA World Cup The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body... |
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| Year | Round | Position | ||||||
 19301930 FIFA World Cup The 1930 FIFA World Cup was the inaugural FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in Uruguay from 13 July to 30 July 1930... |
Group Stage | 13th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 13 |
 19341934 FIFA World Cup The 1934 FIFA World Cup was the second FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in Italy from 27 May to 10 June 1934.... |
Did not qualify | |||||||
 19381938 FIFA World Cup The 1938 FIFA World Cup was the third staging of the World Cup, and was held in France from 4 June to 19 June. Italy retained the championship, beating Hungary 4–2 in the final.-Host selection:... |
Withdrew | |||||||
 19501950 FIFA World Cup The 1950 FIFA World Cup, held in Brazil from 24 June to 16 July, was the fourth FIFA World Cup. It was the first World Cup since 1938, the planned 1942 and 1946 competitions having been canceled owing to World War II... |
Group stage | 12th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 10 |
 19541954 FIFA World Cup The 1954 FIFA World Cup, the fifth staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Switzerland from 16 June to 4 July. Switzerland was chosen as hosts in July 1946. The tournament set a number of all-time records for goal-scoring, including the highest average goals scored per game... |
Group Stage | 14th | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
 19581958 FIFA World Cup The 1958 FIFA World Cup, the sixth staging of the World Cup, was hosted by Sweden from 8 June to 29 June. The tournament was won by Brazil, who beat Sweden 5–2 in the final for their first title. To date, this marks the only occasion that a World Cup staged in Europe was not won by a European... |
Group Stage | 16th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
 19621962 FIFA World Cup The 1962 FIFA World Cup, the seventh staging of the World Cup, was held in Chile from 30 May to 17 June. It was won by Brazil, who retained the championship by beating Czechoslovakia 3–1 in the final... |
Group Stage | 11th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
 19661966 FIFA World Cup The 1966 FIFA World Cup, the eighth staging of the World Cup, was held in England from 11 July to 30 July. England beat West Germany 4–2 in the final, winning the World Cup for the first time, so becoming the first host to win the tournament since Italy in 1934.-Host selection:England was chosen as... |
Group Stage | 12th | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
 19701970 FIFA World Cup The 1970 FIFA World Cup, the ninth staging of the World Cup, was held in Mexico, from 31 May to 21 June. The 1970 tournament was the first World Cup hosted in North America, and the first held outside South America and Europe. In a match-up of two-time World Cup champions, the final was won by... |
Quarter-Final | 6th | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
 19741974 FIFA World Cup The 1974 FIFA World Cup, the tenth staging of the World Cup, was held in West Germany from 13 June to 7 July. The tournament marked the first time that the current trophy, the FIFA World Cup Trophy, created by the Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga, was awarded... |
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 19781978 FIFA World Cup The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Argentina between 1 June and 25 June. The 1978 World Cup was won by Argentina who beat the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina, who became the fifth... |
Group stage | 16th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
 19821982 FIFA World Cup The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:... |
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| 1986 1986 FIFA World Cup The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially... |
Quarter-Final | 6th | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
 19901990 FIFA World Cup The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated... |
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 19941994 FIFA World Cup The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in nine cities across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The United States was chosen as the host by FIFA on July 4, 1988... |
Round of 16 | 13th | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 1998 1998 FIFA World Cup The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final... |
Round of 16 | 13th | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 |
  20022002 FIFA World Cup The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0... |
Round of 16 | 11th | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
 20062006 FIFA World Cup The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six... |
Round of 16 | 15th | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
 20102010 FIFA World Cup The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010... |
Round of 16 | 14th | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Total | 14/19 | 49 | 12 | 13 | 24 | 52 | 89 | |
FIFA Confederations CupFIFA Confederations CupThe FIFA Confederations Cup is an association football tournament for national teams, currently held every four years by FIFA. It is contested by the winners of each of the six FIFA confederation championships , along with the FIFA World Cup winner and the host nation, to bring the number of teams...
record
| Year | Round | GP | W | D* | L | GS | GA |
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 19921992 King Fahd Cup -Semi-finals:-----Third place play-off:-Final:-Goalscorers:2 goals Gabriel Batistuta Bruce Murray1 goal Alberto Acosta Ricardo Altamirano... |
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| 1995 1995 King Fahd Cup -Group B:---------Third place play-off:-Final:-Goalscorers:3 goals Luis García2 goals Gabriel Batistuta Peter Rasmussen Daniel Amokachi1 goal José Chamot Ariel Ortega Sebastián Rambert Brian Laudrup Michael Laudrup... |
Third-Place | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 1997 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup -Group B:---------------------Knockout stage:-Semi-finals:-----Third place play-off:-Final:-Awards:-Top scorers:7 goals Romário5 goals Vladimír Šmicer4 goals Ronaldo-References:... |
Group Stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 |
| 1999 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup -Group B:---------------------Knockout stage:-Semi-finals:-----Third place play-off:-Final:-Awards:-Top scorers:6 goals Cuauhtémoc Blanco Marzouq Al-Otaibi Ronaldinho4 goals Alex3 goals José Manuel Abundis Zé Roberto-Notes:... |
Champions | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 6 |
| 2001 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup -Group B:---------------------Knockout stage:-Semi-finals:-----Third place play-off:-Final:-Awards:-Top scorers:2 goals Shaun Murphy Éric Carrière Robert Pirès Patrick Vieira Sylvain Wiltord Takayuki Suzuki Hwang Sun-Hong... |
Group Stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| 2003 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup The 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup football tournament was the sixth FIFA Confederations Cup, held in France in June 2003. France retained the title they had won in 2001, but the tournament was overshadowed by the death of Cameroon player Marc-Vivien Foé, who died of heart failure in his side's... |
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| 2005 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup -Group B:---------------------Knockout stage:-Semi-finals:-----Third place playoff:-Final:-Awards:-Goal scorers:5 goals Adriano4 goals Luciano Figueroa John Aloisi Michael Ballack... |
Fourth-Place | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 |
| 2009 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup The 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup was the eighth Confederations Cup, and was held in South Africa from 14 June to 28 June 2009 as a prelude to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The draw was held on 22 November 2008 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The opening match was played at Ellis Park... |
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 20132013 FIFA Confederations Cup The 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup will be held in Brazil in 2013, as a prelude to the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The tournament is expected to be held from 15–30 June 2013... |
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| Total | 1 Title | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 33 | 28 |
CONCACAF Gold CupCONCACAF Gold CupThe CONCACAF Gold Cup is the main association football competition of the men's national football teams governed by CONCACAF, determining the regional champion of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.The Gold Cup is held every two years and when it does not fall the same year as an...
record
| Year | Round | GP | W | D* | L | GS | GA |
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 19631963 CONCACAF Championship -Group A:Results-----------------------------------------Group B:Results-------------------------Final round:-------------------------External links:*... |
Group Stage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
 19651965 CONCACAF Championship -Qualifying Tournament:-------------Final tournament:-------------------------------------------------------------See also:... |
Champions | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
 19671967 CONCACAF Championship -Final tournament:-------------------------------------------------------------See also:... |
Runners-up | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
 19691969 CONCACAF Championship -Awards:-Scorers:3 Goals Víctor Ruiz César Melgar Marcio Fión2 goals Cascante Roy Sáenz J. Grant Regales Loefstok Martljin Adelbert Toppenberg Ulrich Haynes... |
Fourth-Place | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
 19711971 CONCACAF Championship -Final tournament:-------------------------------------------------------------Result:-External links:****... |
Champions | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
 19731973 CONCACAF Championship The 1973 CONCACAF Championship, the 6th staging of the CONCACAF Championship, was held in Haiti from November 29 to December 18. All matches were played at Stade Sylvio Cator in Port-au-Prince. This is the first edition to double as qualification for the World Cup. Haiti became winners for the... |
Third-Place | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 |
| 1977 1977 CONCACAF Championship Mexico qualified for the 1978 FIFA World Cup.-See also:*1978 FIFA World Cup qualification*1978 FIFA World Cup qualification *1978 FIFA World Cup qualification *1978 FIFA World Cup qualification... |
Champions | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 5 |
| 1981 1981 CONCACAF Championship -External links:*... |
Third place | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| 1985 1985 CONCACAF Championship -Group 2:Canada advanced to the second round.---------------------Group 3:Costa Rica advanced to the second round.---------------------Final round:Canada qualified for the 1986 FIFA World Cup.--------... |
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| 1989 1989 CONCACAF Championship The 1989 CONCACAF Championship was the last edition of the CONCACAF Championship held under the format of serving as qualification to the 1990 FIFA World Cup and having no host nation for the final round.... |
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| 1991 1991 CONCACAF Gold Cup -Group B:---------------------Bracket:-Semifinals:-----Third place match:-Final:-Top scorers:4 goals Benjamin Galindo3 goals Dale Mitchell Eduardo Bennet Luis Cálix Carlos Hermosillo... |
Third-Place | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 |
| 1993 1993 CONCACAF Gold Cup -Group B:---------------------Bracket:-Semifinals:-----Third place match:-Final:-Top scorers:11 goals Zaguinho5 goals Luis Miguel Salvador4 goals Eduardo Bennett3 goals Juan Arnoldo Cayasso Octavio Mora... |
Champions | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 2 |
| 1996 1996 CONCACAF Gold Cup The 1996 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the third edition of the Gold Cup, the football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean .... |
Champions | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup The 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the fourth edition of the Gold Cup, the football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean .... |
Champions | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| 2000 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup The 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the fifth edition of the Gold Cup, the football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean . It was held in the United States, in Los Angeles, Miami, and San Diego. The format of the tournament changed from 1998; it was expanded to twelve teams,... |
Quarter-Final | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| 2002 2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup The 2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the sixth edition of the Gold Cup, the football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean .... |
Quarter-Final | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup The 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the seventh edition of the Gold Cup, the football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean .... |
Champions | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup The 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the eighth edition of the Gold Cup, the football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean . It was contested in the United States in July 2005. The United States emerged victorious in the final against an upstart Panama team led by tournament... |
Quarter-Final | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 |
| 2007 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup The 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the ninth edition of the Gold Cup, the football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean , and was won by the United States over Mexico. It was contested in the United States from June 6 to June 24, 2007.This competition was the third... |
Runners-up | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 |
| 2009 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup The 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the tenth edition of the Gold Cup competition, and the twentieth association football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean . It was contested from 3 July to 26 July 2009 in the United States. This competition was the fourth tournament... |
Champions | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 2 |
| 2011 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup The 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the 11th edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup competition and 21th CONCACAF regional championship overall in CONCACAF's fifty years of existence... |
Champions | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 4 |
| Total | 9 Titles | 83 | 54 | 17 | 12 | 203 | 52 |
Copa AméricaCopa AméricaThe Copa América —previously known as South American Championship—is an international football competition contested between the men's national teams of CONMEBOL, the sport's continental governing body...
record
| CONMEBOL Copa América record Copa América The Copa América —previously known as South American Championship—is an international football competition contested between the men's national teams of CONMEBOL, the sport's continental governing body... |
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| Year | Round | Position | GP | W | D* | L | GS | GA |
| 1993 | Runners-up 1993 Copa América Final -References:*; rsssf.com... |
2nd | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 |
| 1995 |
Quarter Final | 7th | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
 1997 |
Third Place | 3rd | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 |
 1999 |
Third Place | 3rd | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 |
 2001 |
Runners-up 2001 Copa América Final The 2001 Copa América Final was the final match of the of the 2001 Copa América. It was held on July 29, 2001 in Bogotá. Colombia won the match 1–0 against Mexico... |
2nd | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 |
 2004 |
Quarter Final | 6th | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 |
 2007 |
Third Place | 3rd | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 5 |
 20112011 Copa América The 2011 Campeonato Sudamericano Copa América, better known as the 2011 Copa América or the Copa América Argentina 2011, was the 43rd edition of the Copa América, the main international football tournament for national teams in South America... |
Group Stage | 12th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Total | Runners-up | 8/43 | 38 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 55 | 44 |
Pan American GamesPan American GamesThe Pan-American or Pan American Games are a major event in the Americas featuring summer and formerly winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Pan American Games are the second largest multi-sport event after the Summer Olympics...
record
- 1951Football at the 1951 Pan American GamesThe first edition of the football tournament at the Pan American Games was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from February 25 to March 8, 1951. Five teams did compete, after Brazil withdrew on February 16, 1951.-Matches:-External links:*...
– Did not enter - 1955Football at the 1955 Pan American GamesThe second edition of the football tournament at the Pan American Games was held in Mexico City, Mexico, from March 13 to March 22, 1955. Four teams did compete, with Argentina defending the title.-Matches:-External links:*...
– Silver medal - 1959Football at the 1959 Pan American GamesThe third edition of the football tournament at the Pan American Games was held in Chicago, Illinois, from August 21 to September 5, 1959. Seven teams did compete in a round-robin competition, with Argentina defending the title once again.-Matches:...
– Sixth place - 1963Football at the 1963 Pan American GamesThe fourth edition of the football tournament at the Pan American Games was held in São Paulo, Brazil, from April 20 to May 4, 1963. Five teams did compete in a round-robin competition, with Argentina being the defending champions...
– Did not enter - 1967Football at the 1967 Pan American GamesThe fifth edition of the football tournament at the Pan American Games was held in Winnipeg, Canada, from July 24 to August 3, 1967. Eight teams divided in two groups of four did compete in a round-robin competition, with Brazil defending the title...
– Gold medal - 1971Football at the 1971 Pan American GamesThe sixth edition of the football tournament at the Pan American Games was held in five cities in Colombia: Cali Cartago, Buga, Palmira and Tuluá, from July 31 to August 12, 1971. Twelve teams divided in three groups of four did compete in a round-robin competition, with Mexico defending the title...
– Round 1 - 1975Football at the 1975 Pan American GamesThe seventh edition of the football tournament at the Pan American Games was held in four cities in Mexico: Mexico City , Guadalajara, Toluca, and Puebla, from October 13 to October 25, 1975. Thirteen teams competed in a round-robin competition, with Argentina defending the title...
– Gold medal - 1979Football at the 1979 Pan American GamesThe eighth edition of the Men's Football Tournament at the Pan American Games was held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from July 2 to July 14, 1979. Nine teams competed in a first round-robin competition, with Brazil defending the title...
– Did not enter - 1983Football at the 1983 Pan American GamesThe ninth edition of the Men's Football Tournament at the Pan American Games was held in Caracas, Venezuela, from August 15 to August 27, 1983. Ten teams competed in a first round-robin competition, with Brazil defending the title. After the preliminary round there was a final round.-Group A:-Group...
– Round 1 - 1987Football at the 1987 Pan American GamesThe tenth edition of the Men's Football Tournament at the Pan American Games was held at the William Kuntz Soccer Center in Indianapolis, United States from August 9 to August 21, 1987. Twelve teams competed, with title defender Uruguay missing...
– Fourth place - 1991Football at the 1991 Pan American GamesThe eleventh edition of the Men's Football Tournament at the Pan American Games was held in Havana, Cuba from August 4 to August 13, 1991. Eight teams competed, with title holder Brazil missing...
– Silver medal - 1995Football at the 1995 Pan American GamesThe twelfth edition of the Men's Football Tournament at the Pan American Games was held in Mar del Plata, Argentina from March 10 to March 24, 1995. Twelve teams competed, with title defender USA being eliminated in the first round...
– Silver medal - 1999Football at the 1999 Pan American GamesThe thirteenth edition of the Men's Football Tournament at the Pan American Games was held in Winnipeg, Canada from July 23 to August 7, 1999. Ten U-23 teams competed, with title defender Argentina missing...
– Gold medal - 2003Football at the 2003 Pan American GamesThe fourteenth edition of the football at the Pan American Games was held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic from August 2 to August 15, 2003. Eight U-23 teams competed, with Mexico defending its title. The South American teams played with their U-20 teams...
– Bronze medal - 2007Football at the 2007 Pan American GamesThe football tournaments at the 15th Pan American Games were held in Rio de Janeiro in July 2007. The fifteenth edition of the men's competition was played by 12 teams, while the third edition of the women's tournament was played by 10 countries....
– Bronze medal - 2011Football at the 2011 Pan American GamesFootball at the 2011 Pan American Games was held in Guadalajara, Mexico from October 18 to October 28. Associations affiliated with FIFA were invited to send their full women's national teams and men's U-22 teams to participate...
– Gold medal
Central American and Caribbean GamesCentral American and Caribbean GamesThe Central American and Caribbean Games are a multi-sport regional championships event, held quadrennial , typically in the middle year between Summer Olympics...
record
- 19351935 Central American and Caribbean GamesThe 3rd Central American and Caribbean Games were staged in San Salvador in El Salvador. They were held from 16 March to 5 April 1935, and featured 741 athletes from nine nations, competing in fourteen sports . The third edition could not take place in 1934 due to a strong storm suffered the year...
– Gold Medal - 19381938 Central American and Caribbean GamesThe 4th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Panama City, the capital city of Panama. These games were held 3 years after the last games, this was to get the games back to the year they should have been, after a 5 year break on the previous games. The Games were held from 5 February to...
– Gold Medal - 19461946 Central American and Caribbean GamesThe 5th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Barranquilla, Colombia, from 5 March to 25 March 1946. These games featured 1.540 athletes from thirteen nations, competing in seventeen sports.-Medal table:-References:...
– Did not participate - 19501950 Central American and Caribbean GamesThe 6th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Guatemala City, Guatemala, from February 28 to March 12, 1950. The games included 1.390 athletes from fourteen nations, competing in nineteen sports.-References:...
– Round 1 - 19541954 Central American and Caribbean GamesThe 7th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Mexico City, the capital city of Mexico. The games were held from the 5 March to the 20 March 1954, and included 1.356 athletes from twelve countries.-References:...
– Silver Medal - 19591959 Central American and Caribbean GamesThe 8th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Caracas, Venezuela, and it was the first time this nation had held the Games. The Games were held from 6 January to 15 January 1959 and included 1.150 athletes from seventeen nations, competing in twelve sports.-References:...
– Gold Medal - 19621962 Central American and Caribbean GamesThe 9th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Kingston, the capital city of Jamaica from August 15 to August 28, 1962. This games included 1,559 athletes from fifteen nations.-References:...
– Gold Medal - 19661966 Central American and Caribbean GamesThe 10th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in San Juan, Puerto Rico from July 11 to July 25, 1966. These games were one of the largest ever with a total number of 1.689 athletes from eighteen participating nations.-References:...
– Gold Medal - 19781978 Central American and Caribbean GamesThe 13th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Medellín, Colombia from July 7 to July 28, 1978 and included 2.605 athletes from eighteen nations.-References:...
– 4th place - 19821982 Central American and Caribbean GamesThe 14th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in La Habana, Cuba from August 7 to August 18, 1982, and included 2.420 athletes from nineteen nations competing in 25 different sports.-Medal table:-References:...
– Gold Medal - 19861986 Central American and Caribbean GamesThe 15th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic from June 24 to July 5, 1986, and included 2.963 athletes from 25 nations.-References:...
– Gold Medal - 19901990 Central American and Caribbean GamesThe 16th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Mexico City the capital of Mexico from November 20 to December 3, 1990 and included a total of 4.206 competitors from 29 nations, the largest the games had ever seen.-Sports:* Racquetball...
– Gold Medal - 19931993 Central American and Caribbean GamesThe 17th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Ponce, a city in southern Puerto Rico. The Games were held from November 19 to November 30, 1993 and included 3,570 athletes from 32 nations.-Organization and Planning:...
– Gold Medal - 19981998 Central American and Caribbean GamesThe 18th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Maracaibo, Venezuela from August 8 to August 22, 1998 and included 31 nations and a total of 5,200 competitors.-Medals:-References:...
– Gold Medal - 2002Football at the 2002 Central American and Caribbean GamesThe football competition at the 2002 Central American and Caribbean Games started on November 24, although qualification took place beforehand.-Medal winners: Gold Medal – Silver Medal – Bronze Medal – -Group A:...
– Silver Medal - 2006Football at the 2006 Central American and Caribbean GamesThe football competition at the 2006 Central American and Caribbean Games started on July 15, although qualification took place beforehand.-Group A:-Group B:-Group C:-Group D:-Bracket:-Quarterfinals:-Semifinals:...
– Quarterfinals
NAFC ChampionshipNAFC ChampionshipThe NAFC Championship was a football tournament for teams in the area of North America between the years of 1947 and 1949...
results
- 19471947 NAFC ChampionshipThe North American Football Confederation Championship was the football championship for the North American Football Confederation....
– Champions - 19491949 NAFC ChampionshipMexico: Raúl Córdoba, Felipe Zetter, Carlos Laviada, José Antonio Roca, Mario Ochoa, Héctor Ortíz, Antonio Flores, Luis Luna, Horacio Casarín, Luis "Pirata" de la Fuente, Carlos Septién...
– Champions
North American Nations Cup results
- 1990 – Runner-Up
- 1991 – Champions
International Honours
- FIFA Confederations CupFIFA Confederations CupThe FIFA Confederations Cup is an association football tournament for national teams, currently held every four years by FIFA. It is contested by the winners of each of the six FIFA confederation championships , along with the FIFA World Cup winner and the host nation, to bring the number of teams...
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- 19991999 FIFA Confederations Cup-Group B:---------------------Knockout stage:-Semi-finals:-----Third place play-off:-Final:-Awards:-Top scorers:6 goals Cuauhtémoc Blanco Marzouq Al-Otaibi Ronaldinho4 goals Alex3 goals José Manuel Abundis Zé Roberto-Notes:...
- 1999
- Copa AméricaCopa AméricaThe Copa América —previously known as South American Championship—is an international football competition contested between the men's national teams of CONMEBOL, the sport's continental governing body...
: Runner-Up
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- 1993, 2001
Regional Honours (CONCACAF)
- CONCACAF Championship: 3
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- 19651965 CONCACAF Championship-Qualifying Tournament:-------------Final tournament:-------------------------------------------------------------See also:...
, 19711971 CONCACAF Championship-Final tournament:-------------------------------------------------------------Result:-External links:****...
, 19771977 CONCACAF ChampionshipMexico qualified for the 1978 FIFA World Cup.-See also:*1978 FIFA World Cup qualification*1978 FIFA World Cup qualification *1978 FIFA World Cup qualification *1978 FIFA World Cup qualification...
- CONCACAF Gold CupCONCACAF Gold CupThe CONCACAF Gold Cup is the main association football competition of the men's national football teams governed by CONCACAF, determining the regional champion of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.The Gold Cup is held every two years and when it does not fall the same year as an...
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- CONCACAF Gold Cup
- 19931993 CONCACAF Gold Cup-Group B:---------------------Bracket:-Semifinals:-----Third place match:-Final:-Top scorers:11 goals Zaguinho5 goals Luis Miguel Salvador4 goals Eduardo Bennett3 goals Juan Arnoldo Cayasso Octavio Mora...
, 19961996 CONCACAF Gold CupThe 1996 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the third edition of the Gold Cup, the football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean ....
, 19981998 CONCACAF Gold CupThe 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the fourth edition of the Gold Cup, the football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean ....
, 20032003 CONCACAF Gold CupThe 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the seventh edition of the Gold Cup, the football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean ....
, 20092009 CONCACAF Gold CupThe 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the tenth edition of the Gold Cup competition, and the twentieth association football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean . It was contested from 3 July to 26 July 2009 in the United States. This competition was the fourth tournament...
, 20112011 CONCACAF Gold CupThe 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the 11th edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup competition and 21th CONCACAF regional championship overall in CONCACAF's fifty years of existence...
- NAFC Championship / North American Nations CupNAFC ChampionshipThe NAFC Championship was a football tournament for teams in the area of North America between the years of 1947 and 1949...
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- NAFC Championship / North American Nations Cup
- 19471947 NAFC ChampionshipThe North American Football Confederation Championship was the football championship for the North American Football Confederation....
, 19491949 NAFC ChampionshipMexico: Raúl Córdoba, Felipe Zetter, Carlos Laviada, José Antonio Roca, Mario Ochoa, Héctor Ortíz, Antonio Flores, Luis Luna, Horacio Casarín, Luis "Pirata" de la Fuente, Carlos Septién...
, 19911991 NAFC Championship-Champion:-Scorers:Two Goals Bruce Murray Dante Washington Luis Roberto AlvesOne Goal Missael Espinoza Luis Antonio Valdéz Pedro Duana-References:* *...
- 1965
Panamerican Games
- Central American and Caribbean Games Gold MedalsCentral American and Caribbean GamesThe Central American and Caribbean Games are a multi-sport regional championships event, held quadrennial , typically in the middle year between Summer Olympics...
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- 19351935 Central American and Caribbean GamesThe 3rd Central American and Caribbean Games were staged in San Salvador in El Salvador. They were held from 16 March to 5 April 1935, and featured 741 athletes from nine nations, competing in fourteen sports . The third edition could not take place in 1934 due to a strong storm suffered the year...
, 19381938 Central American and Caribbean GamesThe 4th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Panama City, the capital city of Panama. These games were held 3 years after the last games, this was to get the games back to the year they should have been, after a 5 year break on the previous games. The Games were held from 5 February to...
, 19591959 Central American and Caribbean GamesThe 8th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Caracas, Venezuela, and it was the first time this nation had held the Games. The Games were held from 6 January to 15 January 1959 and included 1.150 athletes from seventeen nations, competing in twelve sports.-References:...
, 19621962 Central American and Caribbean GamesThe 9th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Kingston, the capital city of Jamaica from August 15 to August 28, 1962. This games included 1,559 athletes from fifteen nations.-References:...
, 19661966 Central American and Caribbean GamesThe 10th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in San Juan, Puerto Rico from July 11 to July 25, 1966. These games were one of the largest ever with a total number of 1.689 athletes from eighteen participating nations.-References:...
, 19901990 Central American and Caribbean GamesThe 16th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Mexico City the capital of Mexico from November 20 to December 3, 1990 and included a total of 4.206 competitors from 29 nations, the largest the games had ever seen.-Sports:* Racquetball...
- Pan Am Games Gold Medals: 4
- 1967Football at the 1967 Pan American GamesThe fifth edition of the football tournament at the Pan American Games was held in Winnipeg, Canada, from July 24 to August 3, 1967. Eight teams divided in two groups of four did compete in a round-robin competition, with Brazil defending the title...
, 1975Football at the 1975 Pan American GamesThe seventh edition of the football tournament at the Pan American Games was held in four cities in Mexico: Mexico City , Guadalajara, Toluca, and Puebla, from October 13 to October 25, 1975. Thirteen teams competed in a round-robin competition, with Argentina defending the title...
, 1999Football at the 1999 Pan American GamesThe thirteenth edition of the Men's Football Tournament at the Pan American Games was held in Winnipeg, Canada from July 23 to August 7, 1999. Ten U-23 teams competed, with title defender Argentina missing...
, 2011Football at the 2011 Pan American Games – Men's tournamentThe men's association football tournament at the 2011 Pan American Games were held in Guadalajara, Mexico at the Omnilife Stadium from October 19 to 28, 2011. Associations affiliated with FIFA were invited to send their men's U-22 national teams...
- CONCACAF Pre-Olympic Tournament Gold MedalsCONCACAF Men's Pre-Olympic TournamentThe CONCACAF Men Pre-Olympic Tournament is an under 23 international football event in the North America, Central America and the Caribbean region, and is the qualification tournament for the Olympic Games. The competition had different formats during the years...
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- CONCACAF Pre-Olympic Tournament Gold Medals
- 1964CONCACAF Men's Pre-Olympic TournamentThe CONCACAF Men Pre-Olympic Tournament is an under 23 international football event in the North America, Central America and the Caribbean region, and is the qualification tournament for the Olympic Games. The competition had different formats during the years...
, 1972CONCACAF Men's Pre-Olympic TournamentThe CONCACAF Men Pre-Olympic Tournament is an under 23 international football event in the North America, Central America and the Caribbean region, and is the qualification tournament for the Olympic Games. The competition had different formats during the years...
, 1976CONCACAF Men's Pre-Olympic TournamentThe CONCACAF Men Pre-Olympic Tournament is an under 23 international football event in the North America, Central America and the Caribbean region, and is the qualification tournament for the Olympic Games. The competition had different formats during the years...
, 1996CONCACAF Men's Pre-Olympic TournamentThe CONCACAF Men Pre-Olympic Tournament is an under 23 international football event in the North America, Central America and the Caribbean region, and is the qualification tournament for the Olympic Games. The competition had different formats during the years...
, 2004CONCACAF Men's Pre-Olympic TournamentThe CONCACAF Men Pre-Olympic Tournament is an under 23 international football event in the North America, Central America and the Caribbean region, and is the qualification tournament for the Olympic Games. The competition had different formats during the years...
- 1935
Minor Cups
- United States Cup ChampionshipUnited States CupU.S. Cup was a soccer cup held annually in the United States from 1991 to 2000, except for the World Cup years of 1994 and 1998...
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- 19961996 U.S. CupThe 1996 U.S. Cup was a United States Soccer Federation organized international football tournament in June 1996. The USSF had hosted the annual U.S. Cup since 1992, except for the World Cup years of 1994 and 1998. The four teams in 1996 were the United States, Mexico, Bolivia, and Ireland...
, 19971997 U.S. CupThe 1997 U.S. Cup was a United States Soccer Federation organized tournament held in January 1997. USSF had hosted the annual U.S. Cup since 1992, except for the FIFA World Cup years of 1994 and 1998 when no tournament took place. The 1997 U.S. Cup included the host United States, Mexico, Peru and...
, 19991999 Nike U.S. CupThe 1999 Nike U.S. Cup was a four nation invitational tournament sponsored by Nike, Inc. and organized by the United States Soccer Federation in March 1999. The four teams included the host United States, Mexico, Bolivia and Guatemala...
- Azteca 2000 Tournament Championship1985 Azteca 2000 TournamentThe Azteca 2000 Tournament was a minor international football competition, which took place in the summer of 1985 in Mexico.Host nation Mexico, England and West Germany participated in the tournament, and matches took place at the Estadio Azteca...
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- Azteca 2000 Tournament Championship
- 19851985 Azteca 2000 TournamentThe Azteca 2000 Tournament was a minor international football competition, which took place in the summer of 1985 in Mexico.Host nation Mexico, England and West Germany participated in the tournament, and matches took place at the Estadio Azteca...
- Marlboro Cup ChampionshipMarlboro Cup (soccer)The Marlboro Cup was a soccer tournament which ran on an irregular basis from 1987 to 1990 in the United States. Sponsored by the Philip Morris company to promote its Marlboro brand of cigarettes, the tournament featured both top club as well as national teams....
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- Marlboro Cup Championship
- 1989Marlboro Cup (soccer)The Marlboro Cup was a soccer tournament which ran on an irregular basis from 1987 to 1990 in the United States. Sponsored by the Philip Morris company to promote its Marlboro brand of cigarettes, the tournament featured both top club as well as national teams....
- Milk Cup Elite ChampionshipMilk CupThe Milk Cup is an international youth football tournament held annually in Northern Ireland. The cup matches are mainly played in the North Coast area of Northern Ireland, with matches taking place in the towns of Portrush, Portstewart, Castlerock, Limavady, Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballymena and...
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- Milk Cup Elite Championship
- 2001Milk CupThe Milk Cup is an international youth football tournament held annually in Northern Ireland. The cup matches are mainly played in the North Coast area of Northern Ireland, with matches taking place in the towns of Portrush, Portstewart, Castlerock, Limavady, Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballymena and...
- Lunar New Year Cup: 1
- 1999 Carlsberg Cup1999 Carlsberg CupThe 1999 Lunar New Year Cup was a football tournament held in Hong Kong over the first and fourth day of the Chinese New Year holiday ....
- 1996
Top 10 goalscorers
Players in bold text are still active with Mexico.| Rank | Player | Goals | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jared Borgetti Jared Borgetti Jared Francisco Borgetti Echavarría is a retired Mexican footballer. Borgetti is the all-time leading goal scorer for the Mexican national team, with 46 goals. A prolific goal scorer at both club and national level, Borgetti was renowned for his heading ability... |
46 | 1997–2008 |
| 2 | Cuauhtémoc Blanco Cuauhtémoc Blanco Cuauhtémoc Blanco Bravo is a Mexican professional footballer currently signed for Irapuato in the Mexican Liga de Ascenso.Known for his aggressive yet charismatic personality on the field, playing most of his career as a deep-lying forward and his last years as an attacking midfielder... |
39 | 1995– |
| 3 | Carlos Hermosillo Carlos Hermosillo Carlos Manuel Hermosillo Goytortúa is a Mexican former football player. He is one of the top all-time goalscorers for the Mexican national team. He is also known as "El Grandote de Cerro Azul".... |
35 | 1984–1997 |
| 4 | Luis Hernández Luis Hernández (footballer) Luis Arturo "El Matador" Hernández Carreón is a Mexican football striker, the fourth highest goalscorer of all-time for the Mexican national football team, and their highest goalscorer in World Cups... |
35 | 1995–2002 |
| 5 | Enrique Borja Enrique Borja Enrique David Borja García is a Mexican football striker who played 65 games for the Mexico national team between 1966 and 1975, scoring 31 goals.Borja played in two World Cups in 1966 and 1970.... |
31 | 1966–1975 |
| 6 | Luis Roberto Alves Luis Roberto Alves Luís Roberto Alves dos Santos Gavranic also known as Zague or Zaguinho is a former Mexican footballer. He is the son of José Alves "Zague".-Career:... |
30 | 1988–2001 |
| 7 | Luis Flores Luis Flores (footballer) Luis Enrique Flores Ocaranza was a football player, and a former striker who played for the Mexican national team in the 1986 FIFA World Cup being held in Mexico... |
29 | 1983–1993 |
| Luis García | 1991–1999 | ||
| Hugo Sánchez Hugo Sánchez Hugo Sánchez Márquez , popularly nicknamed Pentapichichi, or Hugol, is a Mexican football coach and former striker. He played for four European clubs, including Real Madrid. Sanchez is considered the first highly talented Mexican player. He was also a member of the Mexico national team, and... |
1977–1998 | ||
| 10 | Benjamín Galindo Benjamín Galindo Benjamín Galindo Marentes was a Mexican footballer. He participated with the national team in the 1994 FIFA World Cup.-Coaching career:... |
28 | 1983–1998 |
Most appearances (caps)
Players in bold text are still active with Mexico.As of 11 October 2011
| Rank | Player | Caps Cap (sport) In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football... |
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| 1 | Claudio Suárez Claudio Suárez Luis Claudio Suárez Sánchez is a retired Mexican footballer. He last played for Chivas USA in Major League Soccer.... |
178 | 1992–2006 |
| 2 | Pável Pardo Pavel Pardo Pável Pardo Segura , is a Mexican international footballer, who currently plays for the Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer.- Biography :... |
148 | 1996–2009 |
| 3 | Gerardo Torrado Gerardo Torrado Gerardo Torrado Diez de Bonilla is an international Mexican football player, currently playing as a midfielder for Cruz Azul and is captain of the team. He is known as "El Borrego" for his bushy-like hair... |
135 | 1996– |
| 4 | Jorge Campos | 131 | 1991–2004 |
| 5 | Alberto García-Aspe Alberto García Aspe Alberto García Aspe Mena is a retired Mexican football midfielder. He is one of the all-time appearance leaders for the Mexican national team. He has also participated in 109 matches, scoring a total 21 goals... |
127 | 1988–2002 |
| 6 | Ramon Ramirez Ramón Ramírez Jesús Ramón Ramírez Ceceña is a retiredMexican footballer. He is one of the all-time most capped players for the Mexican national football team, and last played as a midfielder for Chivas USA in the Major League Soccer .Ramirez was meant to be one of the best Mexican players since Hugo Sánchez,... |
121 | 1991–2000 |
| 7 | Cuauhtémoc Blanco Cuauhtémoc Blanco Cuauhtémoc Blanco Bravo is a Mexican professional footballer currently signed for Irapuato in the Mexican Liga de Ascenso.Known for his aggressive yet charismatic personality on the field, playing most of his career as a deep-lying forward and his last years as an attacking midfielder... |
121 | 1995– |
| 8 | Rafael Márquez Rafael Márquez Rafael Márquez Álvarez is a Mexican footballer who plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer and the Mexico national team. He plays as a centre back or defensive midfielder.... |
109 | 1997– |
| 9 | Oswaldo Sanchez Oswaldo Sánchez Oswaldo Javier Sánchez Ibarra is a Mexican footballer. He plays as a goalkeeper for Santos Laguna in the Mexican Primera Division, where he is also the team captain. He has 99 caps for Mexico.-Early career:... |
99 | 1996–2011 |
| 10 | Carlos Hermosillo Carlos Hermosillo Carlos Manuel Hermosillo Goytortúa is a Mexican former football player. He is one of the top all-time goalscorers for the Mexican national team. He is also known as "El Grandote de Cerro Azul".... |
97 | 1984–1997 |
Goalscorers in World Cups
| Player | Number of Goals | Edition |
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| Manuel Rosas Manuel Rosas Manuel Rosas Sánchez nicknamed Chaquetas was a Mexican footballer who participated in the 1930 FIFA World Cup. He was the first player in the history of FIFA World Cup who scored a goal from the penalty kick spot... |
2 | 1930 1930 FIFA World Cup The 1930 FIFA World Cup was the inaugural FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in Uruguay from 13 July to 30 July 1930... |
| Juan Carreño Juan Carreño Juan Carreño Lara was a Mexican footballer, and a participant of the 1930 FIFA World Cup. He was the first Mexican to score in the FIFA World Cup. During this tournament he was connected with Atlante F.C.. He also scored Mexico’s first goal in Olympic Games in Amsterdam 1928... |
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| Roberto Gayón Roberto Gayón Roberto Gayón Márquez was a Mexican football forward who made two appearances for the Mexican national team at the 1930 FIFA World Cup.-External links:... |
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| Héctor Ortiz Héctor Ortiz (footballer) Héctor Ortiz is a Mexican football midfielder who played for Mexico in the 1950 FIFA World Cup. He also played for Club Deportivo Marte.-External links:*... |
1 | 1950 1950 FIFA World Cup The 1950 FIFA World Cup, held in Brazil from 24 June to 16 July, was the fourth FIFA World Cup. It was the first World Cup since 1938, the planned 1942 and 1946 competitions having been canceled owing to World War II... |
| Horacio Casarín Horacio Casarín Horacio Casarín Garcilazo was a Mexican football player and coach who established himself as one of his country's most popular sports figures in the 1940s and 50's... |
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| José Lamadrid José Luis Lamadrid José Luis Lamadrid is a Mexican football forward who played for Mexico in the 1954 FIFA World Cup. He also played for Club Necaxa.-External links:*... |
1 | 1954 1954 FIFA World Cup The 1954 FIFA World Cup, the fifth staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Switzerland from 16 June to 4 July. Switzerland was chosen as hosts in July 1946. The tournament set a number of all-time records for goal-scoring, including the highest average goals scored per game... |
| Tomás Balcázar Tomás Balcázar Tomás Balcázar is a former Mexican footballer. He played at club level for C.D. Guadalajara, and internationally for Mexico.-Football career:... |
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| Jaime Belmonte Jaime Belmonte Jaime Belmonte Magdaleno , known as El héroe de Solna, was a Mexican footballer.-References:... |
1 | 1958 1958 FIFA World Cup The 1958 FIFA World Cup, the sixth staging of the World Cup, was hosted by Sweden from 8 June to 29 June. The tournament was won by Brazil, who beat Sweden 5–2 in the final for their first title. To date, this marks the only occasion that a World Cup staged in Europe was not won by a European... |
| Isidoro Díaz Isidoro Díaz Isidoro Díaz Mejía is a former Mexican international football. He made 68 appearances for the Mexico national team between 1960 and 1970.... |
1 | 1962 1962 FIFA World Cup The 1962 FIFA World Cup, the seventh staging of the World Cup, was held in Chile from 30 May to 17 June. It was won by Brazil, who retained the championship by beating Czechoslovakia 3–1 in the final... |
| Alfredo del Águila Alfredo del Aguila Alfredo del Aguila is a Mexican football forward who played for Mexico in the 1962 FIFA World Cup. He also played for Deportivo Toluca.-External links:*... |
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| Héctor Hernández Héctor Hernández Héctor Hernández is a Mexican football forward who played for Mexico in the 1962 FIFA World Cup. He also played for C.D. Guadalajara.-External links:*... |
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| Enrique Borja Enrique Borja Enrique David Borja García is a Mexican football striker who played 65 games for the Mexico national team between 1966 and 1975, scoring 31 goals.Borja played in two World Cups in 1966 and 1970.... |
1 | 1966 1966 FIFA World Cup The 1966 FIFA World Cup, the eighth staging of the World Cup, was held in England from 11 July to 30 July. England beat West Germany 4–2 in the final, winning the World Cup for the first time, so becoming the first host to win the tournament since Italy in 1934.-Host selection:England was chosen as... |
| Javier Valdivia Javier Valdivia Javier Valdivia Huerta is a former Mexican football player. He scored 2 goals in the 1970 FIFA World Cup. He played for Chivas de Guadalajara.-References:... |
2 | 1970 1970 FIFA World Cup The 1970 FIFA World Cup, the ninth staging of the World Cup, was held in Mexico, from 31 May to 21 June. The 1970 tournament was the first World Cup hosted in North America, and the first held outside South America and Europe. In a match-up of two-time World Cup champions, the final was won by... |
| Javier Fragoso Javier Fragoso Gonzalo Javier Fragoso Rodríguez is a Mexican football coach and former player. He was a forward for local team América and for the Mexico national team, participating in the 1966 and the 1970 World Cups, and scoring one goal in the latter. He also competed for Mexico at the 1964 Summer... |
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| Javier Hernández Gutiérrez Javier Hernández Gutiérrez Javier Hernández Gutiérrez known as Chícharo, is a retired Mexican footballer.-Club career:Hernández played at club level for Tecos, Puebla F.C. and Monarcas Morelia.-International career:... |
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| Gustavo Peña Gustavo Peña Gustavo Peña Velazco is a retired Mexican footballer.During his club career he played for Oro Guadalajara, Cruz Azul and Monterrey. He earned 82 caps and scored 3 goals for the Mexico national football team from 1961 to 1974, and took part in two FIFA World Cups , where he was captain in both... |
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| José Luis González |
| Player | Number of Goals | Edition |
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| Arturo Vázquez Arturo Vázquez Ayala Arturo Vázquez Ayala is a retired Mexican footballer.During his club career he played for UNAM Pumas. He scored 1 goal for the Mexico national football team in the 1978 FIFA World Cup.-External links:*... |
1 | 1978 1978 FIFA World Cup The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Argentina between 1 June and 25 June. The 1978 World Cup was won by Argentina who beat the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina, who became the fifth... |
| Víctor Rangel Víctor Rangel Víctor Rangel Ayala is a retired Mexican footballer, currently manager of Atlético Mexiquense of the Mexican Primera Division A.... |
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| Fernando Quirarte Fernando Quirarte Fernando Quirarte Gutiérrez is a Mexican former football player and manager.He played for the club Chivas and the Mexico national football team, earning 45 caps and scoring 5 goals, including two in the 1986 FIFA World Cup.Later he was the coach of Santos Laguna, Atlas, and Jaguares.On October 4... |
2 | 1986 1986 FIFA World Cup The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially... |
| Hugo Sánchez Hugo Sánchez Hugo Sánchez Márquez , popularly nicknamed Pentapichichi, or Hugol, is a Mexican football coach and former striker. He played for four European clubs, including Real Madrid. Sanchez is considered the first highly talented Mexican player. He was also a member of the Mexico national team, and... |
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| Luis Flores Luis Flores (footballer) Luis Enrique Flores Ocaranza was a football player, and a former striker who played for the Mexican national team in the 1986 FIFA World Cup being held in Mexico... |
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| Manuel Negrete Manuel Negrete Arias Manuel "Manolo" Negrete Arias is Mexican coach and former football midfielder, who became famous for scoring one of the most spectacular goals of the 1986 World Cup... |
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| Raúl Servín Raúl Servín Raúl Servín Monetti is a retired Mexican footballer, who played for UNAM Pumas and the Mexico national football team. He played in the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, where he scored a goal in the second round match against Bulgaria.... |
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| Luis García | 2 | 1994 1994 FIFA World Cup The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in nine cities across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The United States was chosen as the host by FIFA on July 4, 1988... |
| Marcelino Bernal | 1 | |
| Alberto García Aspe Alberto García Aspe Alberto García Aspe Mena is a retired Mexican football midfielder. He is one of the all-time appearance leaders for the Mexican national team. He has also participated in 109 matches, scoring a total 21 goals... |
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| 1 | 1998 1998 FIFA World Cup The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final... |
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| Luis Hernández Luis Hernández (footballer) Luis Arturo "El Matador" Hernández Carreón is a Mexican football striker, the fourth highest goalscorer of all-time for the Mexican national football team, and their highest goalscorer in World Cups... |
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| Ricardo Peláez Ricardo Peláez Ricardo Peláez Linares is a former Mexican footballer. He represented Mexico at the FIFA World Cup in 1998. He scored two goals, in the group matches against South Korea - a 3-1 win for Mexico - and a 2-2 draw with Netherlands.... |
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| Cuauhtémoc Blanco Cuauhtémoc Blanco Cuauhtémoc Blanco Bravo is a Mexican professional footballer currently signed for Irapuato in the Mexican Liga de Ascenso.Known for his aggressive yet charismatic personality on the field, playing most of his career as a deep-lying forward and his last years as an attacking midfielder... |
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| 1 | 2002 2002 FIFA World Cup The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0... |
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| Jared Borgetti Jared Borgetti Jared Francisco Borgetti Echavarría is a retired Mexican footballer. Borgetti is the all-time leading goal scorer for the Mexican national team, with 46 goals. A prolific goal scorer at both club and national level, Borgetti was renowned for his heading ability... |
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| Gerardo Torrado Gerardo Torrado Gerardo Torrado Diez de Bonilla is an international Mexican football player, currently playing as a midfielder for Cruz Azul and is captain of the team. He is known as "El Borrego" for his bushy-like hair... |
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| Player | Number of Goals | Edition |
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| Omar Bravo Omar Bravo Omar Bravo Tordecillas is a Mexican footballer who currently plays for Sporting Kansas City in Major League Soccer.-Club Deportivo Guadalajara:... |
2 | 2006 2006 FIFA World Cup The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six... |
| Sinha Ântonio Naelson Antônio Naelson Matias , also known simply as Sinha is a Mexican football midfielder, who plays for Club Toluca in the Mexican First Division.-Biography:... |
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| Francisco Fonseca Francisco Fonseca José Francisco "Kikin" Fonseca Guzmán is a Mexican football striker. He currently plays for Atlante F.C..-Career:... |
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| Rafael Márquez Rafael Márquez Rafael Márquez Álvarez is a Mexican footballer who plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer and the Mexico national team. He plays as a centre back or defensive midfielder.... |
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| 1 | 2010 2010 FIFA World Cup The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010... |
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| Javier Hernández | 2 | |
| Cuauhtémoc Blanco Cuauhtémoc Blanco Cuauhtémoc Blanco Bravo is a Mexican professional footballer currently signed for Irapuato in the Mexican Liga de Ascenso.Known for his aggressive yet charismatic personality on the field, playing most of his career as a deep-lying forward and his last years as an attacking midfielder... |
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Managers
| Manager | Career | Games managed | Won | Drawn | Lost | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolfo Frías Beltrán |
1923 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 66.6 |
| Alfonso Rojo de la Vega |
1928 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 00.0 |
| Juan Luque de Serrallonga Juan Luque de Serrallonga Juan José Luque de Serrallonga was a Spanish-Mexican football goalkeeper and Coach.Born in Girona, Spain, he spent his playing career mainly at Cádiz CF – then known as Español de Cádiz –, where he became known as "Juanito Luque" due his relative lack of height – he stood 1.69m... |
1930 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 00.0 |
| Rafael Garza Gutiérrez Rafael Garza Gutiérrez Rafael Garza Gutiérrez, nicknamed "Récord" , was a Mexican football player and coach. He, along with other members of the Garza family, are recognized as the founders of Club América. He was a defender for that club as well as the Mexican national team... |
1934, 1937–1938, 1949 | 16 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 87.5 |
| Alfred C. Crowle Alfred C. Crowle Alfred C. Crowle was the Cornish born miner who emigrated to Pachuca in Mexico and in 1935 became manager to the national Mexican football team.-Cornish Miners bringing football to Mexico:... |
1935 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
 Jorge Orth |
1947 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Octavio Vial Octavio Vial Octavio Vial is a Mexican football manager who coached Mexico in the 1950 FIFA World Cup. He also coached Club América.-References:... |
1950 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 00.0 |
| Antonio López Herranz Antonio López Herranz Antonio López Herranz was a Spanish football player and manager.As a player, he played for Real Madrid, Club América and Hércules CF... |
1950, 1952, 1953–1954, 1956–1958 | 22 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 40.9 |
| Horacio Casarín Horacio Casarín Horacio Casarín Garcilazo was a Mexican football player and coach who established himself as one of his country's most popular sports figures in the 1940s and 50's... |
1953 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Ignacio Trelles Ignacio Trelles Ignacio "Nacho" Trelles is a Mexican former football player and coach. He had five tenures as coach of the Mexican national team, managing it in 106 international matches, and was in charge of the Mexican squads at the World Cups of 1962 and 1966.With professional clubs, he coached 1083 matches,... |
1958, 1960–1969, 1975–1976 | 106 | 50 | 27 | 29 | 47.1 |
| Fernando Marcos |
1959 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Arpad Fekete |
1963 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3 |
| Raúl Cardenas Raúl Cárdenas Raúl Cárdenas de la Vega is a former Mexican football player and coach. He represented the Mexico national football team as a player in three FIFA World Cups: 1954, 1958 and 1962. He also coached the national team when they reached the quarterfinals at home in the 1970 FIFA World Cup, and managed... |
1968, 1969, 1970, 1979–1981 | 59 | 25 | 20 | 14 | 42.3 |
| Diego Mercado |
1969 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20.0 |
| Javier de la Torre |
1970–1973 | 38 | 20 | 7 | 11 | 52.6 |
| Ignacio Juáregui |
1974 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.6 |
| José Antonio Roca José Antonio Roca José Antonio Roca García was a Mexican football player and manager.-International career:... |
1977–1978 | 20 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 55.0 |
| José Moncebáez |
1979 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3 |
| Gustavo Peña Gustavo Peña Gustavo Peña Velazco is a retired Mexican footballer.During his club career he played for Oro Guadalajara, Cruz Azul and Monterrey. He earned 82 caps and scored 3 goals for the Mexico national football team from 1961 to 1974, and took part in two FIFA World Cups , where he was captain in both... |
1979 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
 Velibor Milutinović |
1983–1986, 1995–1997 | 104 | 52 | 32 | 20 | 50.0 |
| Mario Velarde Mario Velarde Mario Velarde Velázquez is a former Mexican football midfielder, who played for the Mexico national team between 1962 and 1972. He was part of the Mexico squad for the 1962 and 1970 world cups.... |
1987–1989 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 86.6 |
| Alberto Guerra Alberto Guerra Alberto Guerra López is a Mexican football manager and former striker. He played for Club Deportivo Guadalajara throughout his career.-Playing career:... |
1989 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Manuel Lapuente Manuel Lapuente Manuel Lapuente Díaz is a Mexican football coach and former player. He was recently working as head coach for Club América.-Playing career:He played 13 matches for the Mexico national team, scoring 5 goals.-Career as manager:... |
1990–1991, 1997–2000 | 67 | 33 | 18 | 16 | 49.2 |
| César Luis Menotti César Luis Menotti César Luis Menotti, known as El Flaco is an Argentine football coach and former player, who as coach, won the 1978 FIFA World Cup for Argentina.-Playing career:... |
1991–1992 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 36.8 |
| Ricardo Ferretti Ricardo Ferretti Ricardo Ferretti de Oliveira, commonly known as Tuca, is a football coach, who has coached Pumas UNAM, Chivas, UANL Tigres, Toluca, and Morelia He played with Atlas. He is nicknamed "El Tuca", and is known for his aggressive style on the bench.After retiring as a player, Ferretti started to work... |
1993 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Miguel Mejía Barón Miguel Mejía Baron Miguel Mejía Barón is a Mexican football manager.He coached Mexico at the 1994 FIFA World Cup.-Teams a coach:*1988-1991: UNAM Pumas*1991-1992: Monterrey*1993-1995: Mexico national football team*1996-1998: Atlante... |
1993–1995 | 54 | 25 | 17 | 12 | 46.2 |
| Mario Carrillo Mario Carrillo José Mario Carrillo Zamudio is a Mexican football coach, currently a news anchor for a well known sports channel ESPN Deportes and is known for serving as an assistant coach to Javier Aguirre with Mexico national football team.Carrillo has also coached Puebla F.C., Club América, and Cruz Azul.As a... |
1999 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 00.0 |
| Gustavo Vargas |
1999 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0 |
| Enrique Meza |
2000–2001, 2010 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 25.0 |
| Hugo Sánchez Hugo Sánchez Hugo Sánchez Márquez , popularly nicknamed Pentapichichi, or Hugol, is a Mexican football coach and former striker. He played for four European clubs, including Real Madrid. Sanchez is considered the first highly talented Mexican player. He was also a member of the Mexico national team, and... |
2000, 2006–2008 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 50.0 |
| Javier Aguirre Javier Aguirre Javier Aguirre Onaindía , popularly nicknamed El Vasco , is a Mexican football manager and former midfielder. He was also a member of the Mexico national team and later became manager in two different occasions, but resigned after the 2010 FIFA World Cup... |
2001–2002, 2009–2010 | 55 | 35 | 10 | 10 | 63.6 |
| Ricardo La Volpe |
2002–2006 | 71 | 38 | 16 | 17 | 53.5 |
| Jesús Ramírez Jesús Ramírez José de Jesús Ramírez Ruvalcaba is a Mexican former footballer. Previously Ramirez had served under then Mexico national team manager Miguel Mejia Baron as an assistant from 1993 to 1995.... |
2008 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 80.0 |
| Sven-Göran Eriksson Sven-Göran Eriksson Sven-Göran Eriksson , in Sweden commonly referred to just by his nickname Svennis, is a Swedish ex-football manager. From October 2010 to October 2011 he managed Football League Championship side Leicester City.... |
2008–2009 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 46.2 |
| Efraín Flores Efraín Flores Efraín Flores is a Mexican coach, who last managed Club Deportivo Guadalajara.-Club career:He was named coach during the mid Apertura 2007 tournament, taking over for José Manuel de la Torre... |
2010 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3 |
| José Manuel de la Torre José Manuel de la Torre José Manuel "Chepo" de la Torre Menchaca in Guadalajara, Jalisco popularly nicknamed Chepo, is a Mexican football manager and former attacking midfielder. He is currently the manager of Mexico national football team.-Biography:... |
2010– | 16 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 68.7 |
As of July 14, 2011.
See also
- Mexico national football team recordMexico national football team recordThis page describes Mexico's international record. Compiled from 1929 through the September 24, 2008 game with Chile.-Head-To-Head Table:In Win - Draw - Loss format.* = No games played in this period....
- Mexico national football team schedule and resultsMexico national football team schedule and results-Friendly matches:-----------------------------------------2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup:---------------------2007 Copa América:---------------------Friendly matches:------------------------...
- Mexico national under-17 football teamMexico national under-17 football teamThe Mexico U-17 national football team is one of the younger teams that represents Mexico in football, and is controlled by the Mexican Football Federation . A two time FIFA U-17 World Cup champion, the team has enjoyed recent success as it was crowned in the 2005 and 2011 editions of the tournament...
- Mexico national under-20 football teamMexico national under-20 football teamThe Mexico national under-20 football team, is controlled by the Mexican Football Federation and represents Mexico in international under-20 football competitions.-Individual awards:...
- Mexico national under-22 football team