Mexico's World Cup record
| First Match | Mexico 1–4 France (13 July 1930; Montevi ... |
| Biggest Win | Mexico 4–0 El Salvador (7 June 1970; Mex ... |
| Biggest Defeat | West Germany 6–0 Mexico (6 June 1978; Co ... |
| Best Result | Quarter-finals in 1970 and 1986 |
| Worst Result | Group stage in 1930, 1950, 1954, 1958, 1 ... |
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Mexico national football team.
| FIFA ranking | |
|---|---|
| Best result | Champions (1993, 1996, 1998, 2003, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2019) |
| CONCACAF Nations League Finals | |
| Appearances | 1 (first in 2021) |
Is Mexico at the FIFA World Cup?
For the women's team, see Mexico at the FIFA Women's World Cup. This is a record of the results of the Mexico national team at the FIFA World Cup. The World Cup is the premier competitive international football tournament, first played in 1930, and then every four years since, except 1942 and 1946, due to World War II .
What year did Mexico win the World Cup?
In 1999, Mexico won its first official FIFA tournament by becoming the first host nation to win the FIFA Confederations Cup. Mexico defeated the United States 1–0 in the semifinals, and 1998 World Cup runners-up Brazil 4–3 in the final. Mexico was placed in Group G at the 2002 World Cup alongside Italy, Croatia, and Ecuador.
How many times has Mexico won the CONCACAF Championship?
Mexico is historically the most successful national team in the CONCACAF region, having won ten confederation titles, including seven CONCACAF Gold Cups and three CONCACAF Championships (the precursor to the Gold Cup), as well as three NAFC Championships, one North American Nations Cup, and one CONCACAF Cup.
Who did Mexico beat in the 2018 World Cup?
In their opening match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Mexico defeated defending champion Germany, thanks to a sole goal from Hirving Lozano, for the first time in a World Cup match. They would go on to defeat South Korea 2–1 in the next game, with goals from Carlos Vela and Javier Hernández, but would fall 3–0 to Sweden in the last group stage match.
What is Mexico's rank in FIFA?
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Has Mexico ever made it to the finals in the World Cup?
The Mexico national team has competed in the tournament since the inaugural 1930 World Cup, and has entered ever since, for a total of 16 tournaments, although it has failed to qualify for the finals proper on 3 occasions: 1934 (Italy), 1974 (West Germany), and 1982 (Spain).
How many times Mexico Win World Cup?
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What countries have won FIFA?
Brazil have won five times, and they are the only team to have played in every tournament. The other World Cup winners are Germany and Italy, with four titles each; Argentina, France, and inaugural winner Uruguay, with two titles each; and England and Spain, with one title each.
What trophies has Mexico won?
Mexico is historically the most successful national team in the CONCACAF region, having won eleven confederation titles, including eight CONCACAF Gold Cups and three CONCACAF Championships (the precursor to the Gold Cup), as well as two NAFC Championships, one North American Nations Cup, one CONCACAF Cup and two gold ...
Who is Mexico's best soccer player?
1. Hugo Sánchez. No other Mexican footballer has scored as many goals in Europe as Hugo Sánchez.
What is Mexico's best World Cup finish?
As overall performances goes, Mexico's World Cup in 1998 is the highest. While Mexico didn't finish with their highest point total in the end (5 points and finished 13th overall), Mexico played some of the most offensive level of play during the group stages.
Who won Mexico 86?
Argentina national football team1986 FIFA World Cup / ChampionThe Argentina national football team represents Argentina in men's international football and is administered by the Argentine Football Association, the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti in Buenos Aires. Wikipedia
Has Mexico ever won a Copa America?
Mexico's highest victory at a Copa América was a 6–0 against Paraguay in 2007. Their highest defeat was a 0–7 against eventual champions Chile in 2016....Record by Opponent.CONCACAF Championship/Gold Cup matches (by team)OpponentCosta RicaWins0Draws1Losses0Total113 more columns
Has Leo Messi won a World Cup?
Messi's trophy haul With Argentina, where Messi has yet to achieve the feat of his predecessor Diego Maradona and lead his country to a World Cup triumph, he has won three titles: the under-20 World Cup in 2005, Olympic gold in 2008 and the Copa América last year.
Who won FIFA 2018?
France national football team2018 World Cup / ChampionThe France national football team represents France in men's international football and is controlled by the French Football Federation, also known as FFF. The team's colours are blue, white, and red, and the coq gaulois its symbol. France are colloquially known as Les Bleus. Wikipedia
Which country won most FIFA World Cup?
BrazilWith five titles, Brazil is the most successful World Cup team and also the only nation to have participated in every World Cup finals tournament. Italy and Germany have four titles. Current champion France, along with past champions Uruguay and Argentina, have two titles each, while England and Spain have one each.
When was the first World Cup game played in Mexico?
The Mexico national team before the first ever World Cup game against France in 1930. In 1927, the official governing body of football in Mexico was founded. The 1928 Summer Olympics was Mexico's first international tournament, where Mexico lost to Spain 1–7 in the round of 16.
What is the national team of Mexico?
The Mexico national football team ( Spanish: Selección de fútbol de México) represents Mexico in international football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation ( Spanish: Federación Mexicana de Fútbol ). It competes as a member of CONCACAF, which encompasses the countries and territories of North and Central America, the Caribbean, ...
What network is Mexico on?
Media coverage. All of Mexico's matches are shown live on over-the-air networks Televisa and TV Azteca in Mexico. In the United States all of Mexico's international friendlies and home World Cup qualifiers are shown on Spanish language network Univision while away World Cup qualifiers are shown on Telemundo.
What color are Mexico's national teams?
The Mexico national team traditionally utilizes a tricolor system, composed of green shirts, white shorts and red socks, which originate from the national flag of Mexico, known as the tricolor.
What was Mexico's first match?
Mexico's first match was played against Guatemala, which Mexico won 3–2. A series of international friendlies were played against the national representation of Guatemala on 9, 12 and 16 December 1923. The match on 9 December was played in Parque España which Mexico won 2–1.
How many seats are there in the Mexican national stadium?
It is the official home stadium of the Mexico national team, as well as the Mexican club team Club América. It has a capacity of 87,000 seats (after renovation works) making it the largest football-specific stadium in the Americas and the third largest stadium in the world for that sport.
When was football first played in Mexico?
Football in Mexico was first organized in the early 20th century by European immigrant groups, notably miners from Cornwall, England, and in later years Spanish exiles fleeing the Spanish Civil War .
How many World Cups has Mexico played in?
Mexico has made 15 appearances in FIFA World Cups. Mexico has participated in the world cup since its inception in 1930, but has not always qualified for the final stages. Since the first world cup in 1930, when there was no qualification, every subsequent world cup has required a series of qualifying matches from which 32 teams qualify for ...
How many times has Brazil won the World Cup?
As of the 2014 world cup, Brazil is the most-successful team, having won the competition five times. ADVERTISEMENT.
Why was Mexico banned from the Olympics?
According to The New York Times, the country was banned after Mexico was found to have four players over the age limit on a Mexican junior team. Heading into the 2018 World Cup, Mexico was seen as a long shot to win the tournament with 80 to 1 odds.
Which country hosted the 1986 World Cup?
Mexico hosted the 1986 World Cup, which coincided with El Tri’s best showing in the last 30 years. Mexico ’s run included a win over Belgium, but the team was eliminated by West Germany on penalty kicks after a 0-0 draw.
When was the first World Cup?
According to History.com, Mexico played France in the first ever World Cup match in 1930. On July 13, 1930, France defeats Mexico 4-1 and the United States defeats Belgium 3-0 in the first-ever World Cup football matches, played simultaneously in host city Montevideo, Uruguay.
Does El Tri play in the US?
Since 2007, El Tri have played more games in the United States than in Mexico. And some of the team’s most enthusiastic followers are transplants to the US who may not be able to return to Mexico but are able to celebrate their culture in their adopted home. Here’s a look at Mexico’s history at the World Cup.
Has Mexico ever won a World Cup?
No. Getty Mexico has never won a World Cup. Mexico has never won a World Cup, and is looking to get over the hump of being bounced in the Round of 16. Mexico has advanced past the group stage in six straight World Cups, but has also lost in the Round of 16 the past six times. Fans have to look back to 1986 for the last time Mexico advanced past ...
Who was the first FIFA president to organize the World Cup?
After football (soccer, to Americans) was dropped from the program for the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles, FIFA President Jules Rimet helped to organize an international tournament in 1930.
Can Americans root for Mexico?
The Guardian’s Raul Vilchis suggests Americans could root for Mexico given many people’s ties to the country. There is no denying the strong and long-standing links between Mexico and United States. Those links are clear from the bleachers of any US soccer stadium.
Overview
History
Football in Mexico was first organized in the early 20th century by European immigrant groups, notably miners from Cornwall, England, and in later years Spanish exiles fleeing the Spanish Civil War.
Mexico's first match was played against Guatemala, which Mexico won 3–2. A series of international friendlies were played against the national representation of Guatemala on 9, 12 an…
Home stadium
The Estadio Azteca, also known in Spanish as "El Coloso de Santa Úrsula", was built in 1966. It is the official home stadium of the Mexico national team, as well as the Mexican club team Club América. It has an official capacity of 87,523, making it the largest football-specific stadium in the Americas and the third largest stadium in the world for that sport. The stadium hosted the FIFA World Cup Final in 1970 and 1986.
Team image
The Mexico national team traditionally utilizes a tricolor system, composed of green shirts, white shorts and red socks, which originate from the national flag of Mexico, known as the tricolor. Until the mid-1950s, Mexico wore a predominantly maroon kit, with black or dark blue shorts.
In 2015, Adidas released a new all-black color scheme for Mexico's home kit. Green, white and red remain as accent colors.
Honours
Major competitions
• FIFA World Cup
• FIFA Confederations Cup
• CONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup
• CONCACAF Nations League
See also
• Mexico national under-23 football team
• Mexico national under-20 football team
• Mexico national under-17 football team
• Mexico women's national football team
External links
• Official site of the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol
• Mexico FIFA profile
• RSSSF archives and results