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	Topics Mexico national football team Topic Home The Mexican national football team is controlled by the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol and represents Mexico Mexico The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federalism constitutionalism 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 Mexico....  in international football competition. The Mexican national football team is currently ranked 24th 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 national football team. The teams of the List of men's national football teams of FIFA , football's world governing body, are ranked based on their game results with the most successful teams being ranked highest.... . Mexico has qualified for thirteen World Cups FIFA World Cup The FIFA World Cup, occasionally called the Football World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the List of men's national association football teams of the members of F?d?ration Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global govern...  and has qualified consecutively since 1994. 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. Mexico was chosen as FIFA World Cup hosts#1970 FIFA World Cup by FIFA in October 1964....  and 1986 1986 FIFA World Cup The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. It was won by Argentina national football team , who beat Germany national football team 3-2 in the final at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca....  FIFA World Cups, both of which were staged on Mexican soil. Discussion Ask a question about 'Mexico national football team' Start a new discussion about 'Mexico national football team' Answer questions from other users Full Discussion Forum Encyclopedia The Mexican national football team is controlled by the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol and represents Mexico Mexico The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federalism constitutionalism 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 Mexico....  in international football competition. The Mexican national football team is currently ranked 24th 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 national football team. The teams of the List of men's national football teams of FIFA , football's world governing body, are ranked based on their game results with the most successful teams being ranked highest.... . Mexico has qualified for thirteen World Cups FIFA World Cup The FIFA World Cup, occasionally called the Football World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the List of men's national association football teams of the members of F?d?ration Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global govern...  and has qualified consecutively since 1994. 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. Mexico was chosen as FIFA World Cup hosts#1970 FIFA World Cup by FIFA in October 1964....  and 1986 1986 FIFA World Cup The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. It was won by Argentina national football team , who beat Germany national football team 3-2 in the final at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca....  FIFA World Cups, both of which were staged on Mexican soil. Mexico holds 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 country, to bring the number of teams up to eight.... , four CONCACAF Gold Cup CONCACAF Gold Cup The CONCACAF Gold Cup is the main football competition of the men's List of men's national football teamss governed by CONCACAF.In the nineteen overall championships, only seven nations have won the title.... s, three CONCACAF Championships, and three NAFC Championship NAFC Championship The NAFC Championship was a football tournament made just for teams in the area of North America between the years of 1947 and 1949. It was replaced with the CONCACAF Championship when the NAFC merged with the CCCF into the CONCACAF in 1961.... s. Although Mexico is under the jurisdiction of CONCACAF CONCACAF CONCACAF is the continent-wide governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean. Three South American entities, the independent nations of Guyana and Suriname, and the France department of France of French Guiana, are also members.... , the national football team has been regularly invited to compete in the CONMEBOL CONMEBOL CONMEBOL or CSF is the governing body of football in most of South America and one of FIFA's six continental confederations. It was founded by Uruguayan H?ctor Rivadavia G?mez....  Copa América Copa América The Copa Am?rica is the main football competition of the men's national football teams governed by CONMEBOL, the South American football confederation....  since Ecuador 1993 Copa América 1993 The 1993 Copa Am?rica was the 36th Copa Am?rica, CONMEBOL's football tournament for national teams. It was held in Ecuador between June 15 and July 4....  finishing as runner-up twice and obtaining the third place medal on three occasions. History Early years Competitive association football in Mexico Mexico The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federalism constitutionalism 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 Mexico....  was organized in the early 20th century by various European European ethnic groups The European peoples are the various nations and ethnic groups of Europe. European ethnology is the field of anthropology focusing on Europe....  immigrant groups, notably English England native_name =|conventional_long_name = England|common_name = England|image_flag = Flag of England.svg|image_coat = England COA.svg|symbol_type = Royal Coat of Arms...  miners from Cornwall Cornwall Cornwall , constitutional Duchy and palatine, is a metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties of England of England, United Kingdom, located at the tip of the south-western peninsula of Great Britain.... , England England native_name =|conventional_long_name = England|common_name = England|image_flag = Flag of England.svg|image_coat = England COA.svg|symbol_type = Royal Coat of Arms... , and in later years, Spanish Spain Spain or the Kingdom of Spain , is a country located in Southern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.The Spanish constitution does not establish any official denomination of the country, even though Espa?a , Estado espa?ol and Naci?n espa?ola are used interchangeably....  exiles fleeing the Spanish Civil War Spanish Civil War The Spanish Civil War was a major conflict in Spain that started after an attempted coup d'?tat by a group of Spanish Army generals, supported by the conservative Spanish Confederation of the Autonomous Right , Carlist groups and the fascistic Falange, against the government of the Second Spanish Republic, then under the leadership of pr... . Though organized football was disrupted from 1910 to 1919 as a result of the Mexican Revolution Mexican Revolution The Mexican Revolution was a major armed struggle that started in 1910 with an uprising led by Francisco I. Madero against longtime autocrat Porfirio D?az.... , a new football association had been established in Mexico City Mexico City Mexico City is the capital city of Mexico. It is the most important economic, industrial, and cultural center in the country; the most populous city with over 8,836,045 inhabitants in 2008....  by 1922, and by the end of the year a national team had been organized from players in this league to represent Mexico in international friendlies. On January 1, 1923, Mexico played their first international friendly against 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 Federaci?n Nacional de F?tbol de Guatemala.... , which the Mexican team won 3–2. First International Friendlies at Home 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 Federaci?n Nacional de F?tbol de Guatemala....  on December 9, 12, and 16 of 1923. The match on December 9 was played 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 "Fofo" García Besné. 1924-1927 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 Spanish National Football Team, commonly referred to as La Roja, is the national football team of Spain and is controlled by the . They are the current European Champions, having won the Euro 2008.... , 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 Spanish National Football Team, commonly referred to as La Roja, is the national football team of Spain and is controlled by the . They are the current European Champions, having won the Euro 2008.... , drawing 3-3. During this series, the squad also played against the Uruguay Uruguay Uruguay is a country located in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to 3.46 million people, of whom 1.7 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area.... an club Nacional de Montevideo, losing 1-3. Formation of the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol On August 23, 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. 1928 Summer Olympics The 1928 Summer Olympics Football at the 1928 Summer Olympics Football_ at the 1928 Summer Olympics tournament, won with difficulty by Uruguay from their bitter rivals Argentina, would be the precursor to the first FIFA World Cup held in 1930 in Uruguay....  were hosts to Mexico's first international tournament. Prior to the tournament, the Mexican squad held friendlies against a representative Asturias Asturias The Principality of Asturias is an autonomous communities of Spain within the kingdom of Spain, former Kingdom of Asturias in the Middle Ages....  side as well as two friendlies against Spain Spain national football team The Spanish National Football Team, commonly referred to as La Roja, is the national football team of Spain and is controlled by the . They are the current European Champions, having won the Euro 2008.... . 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. World Cup Competition 1930 World Cup Mexico participated in the 1930 FIFA World Cup 1930 FIFA World Cup The 1930 FIFA World Cup was the first FIFA World Cup, the world championship for international association football teams. It was played in Uruguay from 13 July to 30 July.... , 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 and competes as a member of UEFA....  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 Pe?arol from 1921 to 1933.Later it was demolished in the 30's decade because Pe?arol started to play in the Estadio Centenario as its home field,and besides that,due to the increase of...  in Montevideo Montevideo Montevideo is the largest city, the capital and chief port of Uruguay. Montevideo is the only city in the country with a population over 1,000,000.... , Uruguay Uruguay Uruguay is a country located in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to 3.46 million people, of whom 1.7 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 Caleb Castillo. This match occurred simultaneously with the USA United States men's national soccer team The United States men's national soccer team is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation. Though soccer has not traditionally had a high profile in American sporting life, since the 1970s the sport has steadily grown in popularity, and the men's national team has risen to become one of the strongest teams in CONCACAF, is ranked 20th... –Belgium Belgium national football team The Belgium national football team is the national football team of Belgium and is controlled by the Belgian Football Association....  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, popularly known as 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 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....  of the tournament, awarded in the 42' and scored by Mexico's Manuel Rosas Manuel Rosas Manuel Rosas S?nchez - was a Mexican football who participated in the 1930 FIFA World Cup. He was the first player in the history of FIFA World Cup who scored the goal from the penalty kick .... . A total of five penalties were awarded during the match which was refereed by the Bolivian coach Ulises Saucedo Ulises Saucedo Ulises Saucedo was the Bolivian coach during the first FIFA World Cup in Uruguay but is famous for his role as a referee during the tournament.... , three of them controversial. 1950 World Cup Mexico did not appear again in a World Cup FIFA World Cup The FIFA World Cup, occasionally called the Football World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the List of men's national association football teams of the members of F?d?ration Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global govern...  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 staging of the World Cup, and the first staged in 12 years due 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 Felix "Tota" Carbajal Rodr?guez is a Mexico former soccer goalkeeper. He was also called "El Cinco Copas" , in reference to his record of five FIFA World Cups played....  has the distinction of being the first player ever to appear in five consecutive FIFA World Cups. 1970 World Cup 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 The El Salvador national football team is the national team of El Salvador and is controlled by the Federaci?n Salvadore?a de F?tbol. The team have qualified twice to the FIFA World Cup; firstly in the 1970 FIFA World Cup and then in 1982 FIFA World Cup....  (4–0). Mexico advanced to the next round with a victory against Belgium Belgium national football team The Belgium national football team is the national football team of Belgium and is controlled by the Belgian Football Association....  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 Italian national football team is controlled by the Italian Football Federation and represents Italy in international Football competition....  in a 4–1 match despite Mexico taking an early lead. 1978 World Cup 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. West Germany had been chosen in July 1966 as FIFA World Cup hosts#1974, 1978, 1982 FIFA World Cups by FIFA....  and did not appear at the world stage until the Argentina '78 1978 FIFA World Cup The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the World Cup, was held in Argentina between 1 June and 25 June. Argentina was chosen as FIFA World Cup hosts#1974, 1978, 1982 FIFA World Cups by FIFA in July 1966.... . 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 F?d?ration Tunisienne de Football.... , and 1-3 to Poland Poland national football team The Poland national football team is the national Football team of Poland, under the auspices of the Polish Football Association .Poland's football history is littered with boom and bust periods, with legendary teams such as the one of the mid-seventies that beat England national football team at Wembley to qualify for the 1974 FIFA World... . 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. Spain was chosen as FIFA World Cup hosts#1974, 1978, 1982 FIFA World Cups by FIFA in July 1966.... . 1986 World Cup In 1986, Mexico again hosted the World Cup 1986 FIFA World Cup The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. It was won by Argentina national football team , who beat Germany national football team 3-2 in the final at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca.... . Coached by Bora Milutinovic Bora Milutinovic Velibor ?Bora? Milutinovic is a Serbian football coach, and the only person to have coached five different teams at the Football World Cup: Mexico national football team , Costa Rica national football team , the United States men's national soccer team , Nigeria national football team , and China national football team .... , Mexico was placed in Group B where they defeated Belgium Belgium national football team The Belgium national football team is the national football team of Belgium and is controlled by the Belgian Football Association....  2-1, draw 1-1 with Paraguay Paraguay national football team The Paraguay national football team is the national team of Paraguay and is controlled by the Asociaci?n Paraguaya de F?tbol.The Paraguay national football team has reached the second round of the Football World Cup on three occasions but has never advanced beyond that stage.... , and defeated Iraq Iraq national football team The Iraqi national football team is the national team of Iraq and is controlled by the Iraq Football Association. They are the reigning champions of the Asian Football Confederation ....  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 Bulgaria national football team is the national football team of Bulgaria and is controlled by the Bulgarian Football Union. Bulgaria's best Football World Cup performance was in the Football World Cup 1994 in USA, where they beat defending champions Germany national football team to reach the semi-finals, losing to Italy national footba...  in a 2-0 win. In the quarter-finals stage, Mexico lost to West Germany 0-0 (1-4 pens Penalty shootout (football) Penalty shootouts, properly named kicks from the penalty mark, are a method sometimes used to decide which team progresses to the next stage of a tournament following a draw in a game of association football.... ). They won the first championship game 1990 World Cup Disqualification 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 Olympic Games in Seoul 1988. The punishment originally was only going to be applied to the Olympic team and not the World Cup team, but the penalty was applied to all Mexican national representatives of all sports for two years. 1994 World Cup In the 1990s, after hiring coach César Luis Menotti César Luis Menotti C?sar Luis Menotti, known as El Flaco is an Argentina football coach and former player....  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 Am?rica was the 36th Copa Am?rica, CONMEBOL's football tournament for national teams. It was held in Ecuador between June 15 and July 4.... , where they finished second in the tournament, losing to Argentina 2-1 in the final. Mexico went on to win its group on tiebreakers in the 1994 World Cup 1994 FIFA World Cup The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in the United States from 17 June to 17 July 1994. The United States was chosen as FIFA World Cup hosts#1994 FIFA World Cup by FIFA in July 1988.... , emerging from the tournament's "Group of death Group of death Group of death is an informal sobriquet used in football and other team sports to describe a situation that often occurs during the round-robin tournament of a Tournament#Multi-stage tournaments , where:... ", composed of Mexico, Italy, Ireland, and Norway. However, Mexico eventually lost in the second round to Bulgaria Bulgaria national football team The Bulgaria national football team is the national football team of Bulgaria and is controlled by the Bulgarian Football Union. Bulgaria's best Football World Cup performance was in the Football World Cup 1994 in USA, where they beat defending champions Germany national football team to reach the semi-finals, losing to Italy national footba...  on penalty kicks. Miguel Mejía Barón Miguel Mejía Baron Miguel Mej?a Bar?n is a Mexico football manager.He coached Mexico national football team at the 1994 FIFA World Cup....  led this team into one of its most distinguished performances in a World Cup. 1998 World Cup After its participation at King Fahd's Cup (which would eventually become the FIFA Confederation's Cup) and being coached again by Bora Milutinovic Bora Milutinovic Velibor ?Bora? Milutinovic is a Serbian football coach, and the only person to have coached five different teams at the Football World Cup: Mexico national football team , Costa Rica national football team , the United States men's national soccer team , Nigeria national football team , and China national football team .... , the Mexican team was managed by coach Manuel Lapuente Manuel Lapuente Manuel Lapuente Diaz is a Mexico football coach and former player. He was recently working as vice president of football operations for Club Am?rica until he resigned in hopes of returning to active coaching....  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 FIFA World Cup hosts#1998 FIFA World Cup by FIFA on 1 July 1992.... , in which they came in first place in the CONCACAF side. At the World Cup, Mexico was placed in Group E, with Holland, Korea Republic Korea Republic national football team The Korea Republic national football team represents South Korea in international Football competitions. The team, also known as South Korea, is recognized as Korea Republic by FIFA....  and Belgium Belgium national football team The Belgium national football team is the national football team of Belgium and is controlled by the Belgian Football Association.... . Mexico started against Korea Republic losing 0-1 but came back to win 3-1. Belgium had started beating Mexico 2-0 but 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 German national football team is the association football team representing the country of Germany in international competition since 1908.... . Although having the lead Mexico did not manage to hold onto it and lost the game 2-1. 2002 World Cup After a tough qualifying campaign for the 2002 World Cup 2002 FIFA World Cup The 2002 FIFA World Cup, the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. The two countries were chosen as FIFA World Cup hosts#2002 FIFA World Cup by FIFA in May 1996 and was the first tournament in its history to be hosted by two countries.... , Mexico reached the finals and was placed in Group G alongside Italy, Croatia, Ecuador. Mexico opened its participation with a 1-0 win over Croatia Croatia national football team The Croatia national football team represents the Republic of Croatia in international Association 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 Slaven Bilic.... . In the second match, Mexico earned a 2-1 win over Ecuador Ecuador national football team The Ecuadorian national football team is controlled by the Federaci?n Ecuatoriana de F?tbol and represents Ecuador in international football competitions....  with goals from Jared Borgetti Jared Borgetti Jared Francisco Borgetti Echeverr?a is a Mexico Association football striker, who currently plays for Club Deportivo Guadalajara. Borgetti is the all-time leading goal scorer for the Mexican national football team with 46 goals....  and Gerardo Torrado Gerardo Torrado Gerardo Torrado Diez de Bonilla is an international Mexico football player, currently playing as a midfielder in Cruz Azul.... . Mexico then achieved a 1-1 draw against Italy Italy national football team The Italian national football team is controlled by the Italian Football Federation and represents Italy in international Football competition....  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. Mexico was defeated by the U.S. 2-0. 2006 World Cup Additional information: 2006 FIFA World Cup - Group D 2006 FIFA World Cup - Group D Play in Group D of the 2006 FIFA World Cup completed on 21 June 2006. Portugal national football team won the group, and advanced to the second round, along with Mexico national football team.... Mexico played a series of friendlies in the United States of America in preparation for the World Cup, seeking to maximize revenue by appealing to Mexican Americans living in the USA. 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 instance of the FIFA World Cup, the Anniversary#Latin-derived numerical names international football world championship tournament....  in Germany Germany Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a country in Central Europe. It is bordered to the north by the North Sea, Denmark, and the Baltic Sea; to the east by Poland and the Czech Republic; to the south by Austria and Switzerland; and to the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands.... . 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 Iran national football team The Iran national football team represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation.... , Angola Angola national football team The Angola national football team, nicknamed Palancas Negras, is the national team of Angola and is controlled by the Federa??o Angolana de Futebol....  and Portugal Portugal national football team The Portugal national football team is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation , finishing 4th at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The first appearance in the 1966 FIFA World cup saw them reach the semi final, losing 2-1 at Wembley Stadium to the eventual world champions England national football team.... . Mexico won their opening match 3–1 against Iran, with two goals from Omar Bravo Omar Bravo Omar Bravo Tordecillas is a Mexico international football striker. He Currently Playsfor UANL Tigres on loan from spanish club Deportivo De La Coru?a as a forward....  and one by Sinha Ântonio Naelson Antonio Naelson Mat?as , also known simply as Sinha, is a naturalized Mexico football midfielder, who plays for Club Toluca in the Primera Divisi?n de M?xico, where he is often called "El To?ito".... . 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 shot. In the second round, Mexico played against Argentina Argentina national football team The Argentina national football team is the national football team of Argentina and is controlled by the Asociaci?n del F?tbol Argentino . Argentina has the world record for most international titles won by any national team.... . The Mexicans scored in the 5th minute with a goal by captain Rafael Márquez Rafael Márquez Rafael M?rquez ?lvarez is a Mexico football defender and defensive midfielder, who is currently playing for FC Barcelona in the Spanish La Liga and the Mexico national football team....  assisted by Pável Pardo Pavel Pardo P?vel Pardo Segura , is a Mexico international Association football player, who currently plays for Club Am?rica as a Midfielder in the Mexican primera division and for the Mexican national football team.... . Four minutes later, an own goal by Mexican Jared Borgetti Jared Borgetti Jared Francisco Borgetti Echeverr?a is a Mexico Association football striker, who currently plays for Club Deportivo Guadalajara. Borgetti is the all-time leading goal scorer for the Mexican national football team with 46 goals....  allowed Argentina to equalize. 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 Lavolpe Guarchoni, born February 6, 1952 in Buenos Aires) is an Argentina football manager. Lavolpe is a former Argentine World Cup winning goalkeeper and the former coach of the Mexico national football team....  stepped down as coach after the tournament, and was succeeded by Mexican legend Hugo Sánchez Hugo Sánchez Hugo S?nchez M?rquez , popularly nicknamed Pentapichichi, or Hugol, is a Mexico association football coach and former striker.... . International Competitions Since their second place finish in the 1993 Copa America Copa América 1993 The 1993 Copa Am?rica was the 36th Copa Am?rica, CONMEBOL's football tournament for national teams. It was held in Ecuador between June 15 and July 4.... , 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 Am?rica 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.... , 1999 Copa América 1999 The Copa Am?rica 1999 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....  and 2007 Copa América 2007 The Copa Am?rica 2007 was the 42nd edition of the Copa Am?rica, the main international football tournament for South America. The competition was organized by CONMEBOL, South America's football governing body, and was held in Venezuela, who hosted the tournament for the first time, between June 26 and July 15 2007....  and another second-place finish in 2001 Copa América 2001 The Copa Am?rica 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 Am?rica is the main football competition of the men's national football teams governed by CONMEBOL, the South American football confederation....  and twice has had the leading scorer in the tournament (Luis García Luis García Postigo Luis Garc?a Postigo was an international Mexico footballer player who specialized in the position of a striker, he also played as a Midfielder#Winger, he was as an important player of the Mexico national football team throughout the 1990s....  in 1995 Copa América 1995 The 1995 Copa Am?rica football tournament was staged in Uruguay. It was won by Uruguay national football team, who beat Brazil national football team 5-3 in the kicks from the penalty mark after tying them 1-1 in the final....  (sharing the title with Argentine striker Gabriel Batistuta Gabriel Batistuta Gabriel Omar Batistuta , nicknamed Batigol, is a former professional football . The prolific Argentina striker played most of his club football at ACF Fiorentina in Italy, and he is the eighth top scorer of all time in the Italian Serie A league, with 184 goals in 318 matches between 1991 and 2003.... ) and Luis Hernández Luis Hernández (footballer) Luis Arturo "El Matador" Hern?ndez Carre?n is a retired Mexican football striker, the second highest goalscorer of all-time for the Mexico national football team, and their highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup....  in 1997). Mexico hosted and won the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup. Mexico won its first official FIFA tournament trophy by beating Brazil with a final score of 4-3. Mexico's star, Cuauhtémoc Blanco Cuauhtémoc Blanco Cuauht?moc Blanco Bravo , also known as Cuauh or Temoc, is a Mexico national football team football midfielder, who can play in Central Midfield and on the Left Wing and currently plays for Chicago Fire S.C.... , shared the tournament's Golden Shoe award as top scorer with Ronaldinho Ronaldinho Ronaldo de Assis Moreira , commonly known as Ronaldinho or Ronaldinho Ga?cho, is a Brazilian association football who plays forItalian Serie A side AC Milan and the Brazil national football team.... , he was also awarded the Silver Ball. Mexico co-hosted (with the United States of America) the Gold Cup in 2003 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup The 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the seventh edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the association football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean .... , winning it after a 1-0 victory in Mexico City over a mostly U-23 Brazilian squad which had eliminated the United States United States men's national soccer team The United States men's national soccer team is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation. Though soccer has not traditionally had a high profile in American sporting life, since the 1970s the sport has steadily grown in popularity, and the men's national team has risen to become one of the strongest teams in CONCACAF, is ranked 20th...  in Miami, Florida Miami, Florida Miami is a global city in southeastern Florida, in the United States. Miami is the county seat of Miami-Dade County, Florida, the most populous county in Florida.... . The parallel emergence of Mexico and the United States on the international stage has helped elevate the status of the CONCACAF CONCACAF CONCACAF is the continent-wide governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean. Three South American entities, the independent nations of Guyana and Suriname, and the France department of France of French Guiana, are also members....  region, and has provided a natural rivalry that has benefited the development of both national teams. The growth experienced by the Mexican national team since the early 1990s was matched by the increased competitiveness of its domestic league, the Primera División de México Primera División de México The Primera Divisi?n is the top level of Mexican football.championship and is controlled by the Federaci?n Mexicana de F?tbol Asociaci?n . It was established in 1943 and as of 2008 had 18 clubs, divided into three groups.... . Due in large part to lucrative television contracts, Mexican football clubs are amongst the richest outside of Europe. The influx of high level foreign players, together with increased participation in international tournaments has helped compensate for the fact that, traditionally, relatively few Mexican players have sought opportunities in other countries. Hugo Sánchez Hugo Sánchez Hugo S?nchez M?rquez , popularly nicknamed Pentapichichi, or Hugol, is a Mexico association football coach and former striker....  (Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid Real Madrid Real Madrid Club de F?tbol is a professional association football club based in Madrid, Spain. It is the Football records in Spain in Football in Spain and was voted by FIFA as the most successful club of the 20th century, having won a record thirty-one La Liga titles, seventeen Copa del Rey, a record nine UEFA Champions League and two UEFA... ), Luis García Luis García Postigo Luis Garc?a Postigo was an international Mexico footballer player who specialized in the position of a striker, he also played as a Midfielder#Winger, he was as an important player of the Mexico national football team throughout the 1990s....  (Atlético Madrid and Real Sociedad Real Sociedad Real Sociedad de F?tbol is a Spain football club from the Basque Country city of San Sebasti?n in Gipuzkoa. Founded on September 17 1909, it was relegated to Segunda Divisi?n at the end of the La Liga 2006-07 season.... ), Rafael Márquez Rafael Márquez Rafael M?rquez ?lvarez is a Mexico football defender and defensive midfielder, who is currently playing for FC Barcelona in the Spanish La Liga and the Mexico national football team....  (Monaco AS Monaco FC The Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club is a Monaco football club founded in 1924. They became a professional club after 1948. Although the club is in Monaco, it has always competed in the France football structure due to Monaco being too small in territory to hold other clubs of note....  and Barcelona FC Barcelona Futbol Club Barcelona , also known simply as Barcelona and familiarly as Bar?a , is a sports club based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.... ), and Cuauhtémoc Blanco Cuauhtémoc Blanco Cuauht?moc Blanco Bravo , also known as Cuauh or Temoc, is a Mexico national football team football midfielder, who can play in Central Midfield and on the Left Wing and currently plays for Chicago Fire S.C....  (Real Valladolid Real Valladolid Real Valladolid Club de F?tbol is a Spanish football club. Founded on June 20, 1928, from the amalgamation of Real Uni?n Deportiva de Valladolid and Club Deportivo Espa?ol , it is currently playing in La Liga, after gaining promotion in Segunda Divisi?n 2006-07.... ). Other European-based players that have managed to succeed thus far include Carlos Salcido Carlos Salcido Carlos Arnoldo Salcido Flores is a Mexico international football defender , who is currently playing for PSV Eindhoven in the Dutch Eredivisie league....  (PSV PSV Eindhoven Philips Sport Vereniging , widely known either as PSV or PSV Eindhoven, is a sports club from Eindhoven, Netherlands. It is best known for its professional association football department.... ), Pável Pardo Pavel Pardo P?vel Pardo Segura , is a Mexico international Association football player, who currently plays for Club Am?rica as a Midfielder in the Mexican primera division and for the Mexican national football team....  (VfB Stuttgart VfB Stuttgart Verein f?r Bewegungsspiele Stuttgart 1893 e. V., commonly known as VfB Stuttgart, is a Germany sports club based in Stuttgart, Baden-W?rttemberg.... ),Ricardo Osorio Ricardo Osorio Ricardo Osorio Mendoza is a Mexico international Association football defender , who currently plays for VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga ....  (VfB Stuttgart VfB Stuttgart Verein f?r Bewegungsspiele Stuttgart 1893 e. V., commonly known as VfB Stuttgart, is a Germany sports club based in Stuttgart, Baden-W?rttemberg.... ), Aaron Galindo Aarón Galindo Aar?n Galindo Rubio is a Mexican football center back currently playing for Club Deportivo Guadalajara....  (Eintracht Frankfurt Eintracht Frankfurt Eintracht Frankfurt is a Germany sports club, based in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse that is best known for its football List of football clubs in Germany.... ) and Nery Castillo Nery Castillo Nery Alberto Castillo Confalonieri , nicknamed El Diablo is a Mexico international football player. He began his career at Uruguayan club Danubio F.C., moving to Greece at the age of 16 to play for Olympiacos....  (Manchester City)all of whom won championships with their clubs in this past 2006-2007 season. Carlos Vela with Arsenal (England) as well as Giovanni Dos Santos (Barcelona, Tottenham) and Andres Guardado (Deportivo La Coruna) who is vital to the formation of both club an country. 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 participation at CONMEBOL Copa America 2007. Beginning by beating the recent champions Brazil 2-0 (goals from: Nery Castillo Nery Castillo Nery Alberto Castillo Confalonieri , nicknamed El Diablo is a Mexico international football player. He began his career at Uruguayan club Danubio F.C., moving to Greece at the age of 16 to play for Olympiacos....  23' and Ramón Morales Ramón Morales Ram?n "Ramoncito" Morales Higuera is a Mexico international Association football player, currently playing for Chivas de Guadalajara as captain , as a Midfielder, and for the Mexico national football team....  28') in their first match, they then went on to defeat Ecuador 2-1 (goals from: Nery Castillo Nery Castillo Nery Alberto Castillo Confalonieri , nicknamed El Diablo is a Mexico international football player. He began his career at Uruguayan club Danubio F.C., moving to Greece at the age of 16 to play for Olympiacos....  21' and Omar Bravo Omar Bravo Omar Bravo Tordecillas is a Mexico international football striker. He Currently Playsfor UANL Tigres on loan from spanish club Deportivo De La Coru?a as a forward....  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, they beat Paraguay 6-0. In the semifinals, Argentina beat Mexico 0-3. With this defeat Mexico was left to fight for third place against Uruguay, winning 3-1. Schedule and results 1 - Mexico score always listed first Key F = Friendly GCF = Gold Cup 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup The 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the ninth edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the association football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean , and was won by the United States men's national soccer team over Mexico national football team....  Finals CAF = Copa America Finals WCQ = 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) The CONCACAF 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification stage for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa has 35 national teams competing for the three berths given automatically to CONCACAF by FIFA.... 2010 World Cup Qualifying Round 4: Hexagonal 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - CONCACAF Fourth Round This page provides the summaries of the CONCACAF Fourth Round matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification. The three group winners and the three runners-up from the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - CONCACAF Third Round will contest this round.... Current Squad The following squad was selected for the friendly Exhibition game An exhibition game is a sports in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition....  against Bolivia Bolivia national football team The Bolivia national football team is the national team of Bolivia and is controlled by the Federaci?n Boliviana de F?tbol. It is historically one of the weakest teams in CONMEBOL....  on 11 March, 2009.Caps and goals current as of the completion of the match against United States. Recent call ups The following players have also been called up to the Mexico squad within last 12 months. Date Location Opponent Score1 Competition Mexico scorers Opponent scorers January 28, 2009 Oakland, California California California is a U.S. state on the West Coast of the United States of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. It is bordered by Oregon to the north, Nevada to the east, Arizona to the southeast, and to the south the Mexico state of Baja California.... 0-1 F   Alexander Farnerud Alexander Farnerud Alexander Farnerud is a Sweden football midfielder who currently plays for Br?ndby IF, in the Danish Superliga.His older brother, Pontus Farnerud, is also an Sweden national football team and a midfielder....  57' February 11, 2009 Columbus Columbus, Ohio Columbus is the Capital , the largest, and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Ohio. Located near the Geographic centers of the United States, Columbus is the county seat of Franklin County, Ohio, although parts of the city also extend into Delaware County, Ohio and Fairfield County, Ohio counties.... , Ohio Ohio Ohio is a Midwestern United States U.S. state of the United States. As part of the Great Lakes region , Ohio has long been a cultural and geographical crossroads in North America.... 0-2 WCQ 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) The CONCACAF 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification stage for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa has 35 national teams competing for the three berths given automatically to CONCACAF by FIFA....  Round 4 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - CONCACAF Fourth Round This page provides the summaries of the CONCACAF Fourth Round matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification. The three group winners and the three runners-up from the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - CONCACAF Third Round will contest this round....   Michael Bradley Michael Bradley (soccer) Michael Bradley is an American association football player who currently plays as a midfielder for Borussia Monchengladbach of the Germany Fu?ball-Bundesliga....  30', 90' March 11, 2009 Commerce City Commerce City, Colorado The City of Commerce City is a Colorado municipalities#Home Rule Municipality located in Adams County, Colorado, Colorado, United States. Commerce City is a northern suburb of Denver, Colorado and now the Colorado municipalities in the State of Colorado.... , Colorado Colorado The State of Colorado is a U.S. state located in the Mountain States of the United States of America. Colorado may also be considered to be a part of the Western United States and Southwestern United States regions of the United States....   F     March 28, 2009 Mexico City Mexico City Mexico City is the capital city of Mexico. It is the most important economic, industrial, and cultural center in the country; the most populous city with over 8,836,045 inhabitants in 2008....   WCQ 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) The CONCACAF 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification stage for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa has 35 national teams competing for the three berths given automatically to CONCACAF by FIFA....  Round 4 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - CONCACAF Fourth Round This page provides the summaries of the CONCACAF Fourth Round matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification. The three group winners and the three runners-up from the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - CONCACAF Third Round will contest this round....     April 1, 2009 San Pedro Sula San Pedro Sula San Pedro Sula is a city in Honduras. It is located in the northwest corner of the country, in the Valle de Sula , about 60 km south of Puerto Cort?s on the Caribbean Sea.... , Honduras Honduras Honduras is a democratic republic in Central America. It was formerly known as Spanish Honduras to differentiate it from British Honduras ....   WCQ 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) The CONCACAF 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification stage for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa has 35 national teams competing for the three berths given automatically to CONCACAF by FIFA....  Round 4 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - CONCACAF Fourth Round This page provides the summaries of the CONCACAF Fourth Round matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification. The three group winners and the three runners-up from the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - CONCACAF Third Round will contest this round....     June 6, 2009 San Salvador San Salvador San Salvador is the Capital and largest city of the nation of El Salvador. The second most populous city in Central America, after Guatemala City, and the metro covers an area of 568 km? and is home to nearly 1.6 million people.... , El Salvador El Salvador El Salvador is the smallest country in the Americas and Central America by size, and the most densely populated nation in Central America. It borders on the Pacific Ocean between Guatemala and Honduras....   WCQ 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) The CONCACAF 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification stage for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa has 35 national teams competing for the three berths given automatically to CONCACAF by FIFA....  Round 4 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - CONCACAF Fourth Round This page provides the summaries of the CONCACAF Fourth Round matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification. The three group winners and the three runners-up from the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - CONCACAF Third Round will contest this round....     June 10, 2009 Mexico City Mexico City Mexico City is the capital city of Mexico. It is the most important economic, industrial, and cultural center in the country; the most populous city with over 8,836,045 inhabitants in 2008....   WCQ 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) The CONCACAF 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification stage for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa has 35 national teams competing for the three berths given automatically to CONCACAF by FIFA....  Round 4 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - CONCACAF Fourth Round This page provides the summaries of the CONCACAF Fourth Round matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification. The three group winners and the three runners-up from the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - CONCACAF Third Round will contest this round....     June 20, 2009 Mexico City Mexico City Mexico City is the capital city of Mexico. It is the most important economic, industrial, and cultural center in the country; the most populous city with over 8,836,045 inhabitants in 2008....   F     June 24, 2009 Atlanta , Georgia Georgia (U.S. state) Georgia is a U.S. state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against United Kingdom rule in the American Revolution....   F     June 28, 2009 San Diego, California California California is a U.S. state on the West Coast of the United States of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. It is bordered by Oregon to the north, Nevada to the east, Arizona to the southeast, and to the south the Mexico state of Baja California....   F     August 12, 2009 Mexico City Mexico City Mexico City is the capital city of Mexico. It is the most important economic, industrial, and cultural center in the country; the most populous city with over 8,836,045 inhabitants in 2008....   WCQ 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) The CONCACAF 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification stage for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa has 35 national teams competing for the three berths given automatically to CONCACAF by FIFA....  Round 4 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - CONCACAF Fourth Round This page provides the summaries of the CONCACAF Fourth Round matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification. The three group winners and the three runners-up from the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - CONCACAF Third Round will contest this round....     September 5, 2009 San José San José, Costa Rica San Jos? is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica, and is at the heart of Gran Area Metropolitana or GAM, located in the Costa Rican Central Valley.... , Costa Rica Costa Rica Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica is a country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the east and south, the Pacific Ocean to the west and south and the Caribbean Sea to the east....   WCQ 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) The CONCACAF 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification stage for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa has 35 national teams competing for the three berths given automatically to CONCACAF by FIFA....  Round 4 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - CONCACAF Fourth Round This page provides the summaries of the CONCACAF Fourth Round matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification. The three group winners and the three runners-up from the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - CONCACAF Third Round will contest this round....     September 30, 2009 Dallas, Texas Texas Texas is a U.S. state located in the South Central United States, nicknamed the Lone Star State. Texas is the second largest U.S. state in both area and population, spanning , and with a growing population of 24.3 million residents....   F   September 9, 2009 Mexico City Mexico City Mexico City is the capital city of Mexico. It is the most important economic, industrial, and cultural center in the country; the most populous city with over 8,836,045 inhabitants in 2008....   WCQ 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) The CONCACAF 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification stage for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa has 35 national teams competing for the three berths given automatically to CONCACAF by FIFA....  Round 4 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - CONCACAF Fourth Round This page provides the summaries of the CONCACAF Fourth Round matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification. The three group winners and the three runners-up from the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - CONCACAF Third Round will contest this round....     October 10, 2009 Mexico City Mexico City Mexico City is the capital city of Mexico. It is the most important economic, industrial, and cultural center in the country; the most populous city with over 8,836,045 inhabitants in 2008....   WCQ 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) The CONCACAF 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification stage for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa has 35 national teams competing for the three berths given automatically to CONCACAF by FIFA....  Round 4 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - CONCACAF Fourth Round This page provides the summaries of the CONCACAF Fourth Round matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification. The three group winners and the three runners-up from the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - CONCACAF Third Round will contest this round....     October 14, 2009 Port of Spain Port of Spain Port of Spain is the Capital of Trinidad and Tobago and the country's third largest municipality, after San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago and Chaguanas.... , Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is an island country in the southern Caribbean, lying northeast of the South American country of Venezuela and south of Grenada in the Lesser Antilles....   WCQ 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) The CONCACAF 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification stage for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa has 35 national teams competing for the three berths given automatically to CONCACAF by FIFA....  Round 4 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - CONCACAF Fourth Round This page provides the summaries of the CONCACAF Fourth Round matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification. The three group winners and the three runners-up from the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - CONCACAF Third Round will contest this round....     Name DOB Club Caps (goals) Most Recent Call up Goalkeepers Jonathan Orozco Jonathan Orozco Jonathan Emmanuel Orozco is a professional Association football player who plays for the Rayados of Monterrey. He is a youngster who plays the position of goalkeeper and is regarded as one of the most promising goalkeepers in Mexico....   May 12 1986 Monterrey Club de Fútbol Monterrey The Club de Futbol Monterrey) is a Mexico football club from Monterrey, Nuevo Le?n. Founded on 28 June 1945, it is also the oldest team from the north of Mexico currently playing in its Primera Divisi?n de M?xico....   1 (0) v Chile Chile national football team The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federaci?n de F?tbol de Chile which was established in 1895.... , September 24 2008 Moisés Muñoz Moisés Muñoz Mois?s Alberto Mu?oz Rodriguez In 1999, he made his professional debut as a goalkeeper for the Mexican soccer club Monarcas Morelia, and since then they've kept him a their main goalkeeper....   September 21 1980 8 (0) v Ecuador Ecuador national football team The Ecuadorian national football team is controlled by the Federaci?n Ecuatoriana de F?tbol and represents Ecuador in international football competitions.... , November 12 2008 Oswaldo Sánchez Oswaldo Sánchez Oswaldo Javier Sanchez Ibarra is a Mexico international goalkeeper currently playing for Club Santos Laguna in the Primera Divisi?n de M?xico, as their team captain ....   February 1 1973 99 (0) v United States United States men's national soccer team The United States men's national soccer team is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation. Though soccer has not traditionally had a high profile in American sporting life, since the 1970s the sport has steadily grown in popularity, and the men's national team has risen to become one of the strongest teams in CONCACAF, is ranked 20th... , February 11 2009 Defenders Omar Esparza Omar Esparza Omar Alejandro Esparza Morales is a Mexican football player who plays as a Defender and as a Midfielder for Chivas de Guadalajara....   May 21 1988 4 (0) v China China national football team The China national football team is the national Association football team of People's Republic of China and is governed by the Chinese Football Association .... , April 16 2008 Patricio Araujo Patricio Araujo Patricio Gabriel Araujo V?zquez is a Mexico football who currently plays for Chivas de Guadalajara as a Defensive midfielder in the Primera Division de M?xico....   January 30 1988 4 (0) v Belize Belize national football team The Belize national football team is the national team of Belize and is controlled by the Football Federation of Belize.... , June 21 2008 Francisco Javier Rodríguez Francisco Javier Rodríguez Francisco Javier "Maza" Rodr?guez Pinedo is a Mexico Association football Defender , recently signed by PSV Eindhoven....   October 1 1981 PSV Eindhoven PSV Eindhoven Philips Sport Vereniging , widely known either as PSV or PSV Eindhoven, is a sports club from Eindhoven, Netherlands. It is best known for its professional association football department....   41 (1) v Canada, September 10 2008 José Antonio Castro José Antonio Castro Jos? Antonio Castro Gonz?lez is a Mexico football player who plays as a Defender for UANL Tigres. He was released from Club Am?rica after failing to meet "El Pelado" Diaz's expectations, along with former team captain German Villa....   August 11 1980 22 (0) v Chile Chile national football team The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federaci?n de F?tbol de Chile which was established in 1895.... , September 24 2008 Jonny Magallón Jonny Magallón Jos? Jonny Magall?n Oliva is a Mexico football player currently playing with Club Deportivo Guadalajara as a Defender ....   November 21 1981 32 (3) v Canada, October 15 2008 Fernando López Fernando López (footballer) Fernando Lopez is a Mexico football Defender , currently playing for Club Necaxa.Lopez made his debute with Club Irapuato against Morelia in the Apertura season of...   February 7 1984 0 (0) v Ecuador Ecuador national football team The Ecuadorian national football team is controlled by the Federaci?n Ecuatoriana de F?tbol and represents Ecuador in international football competitions.... , November 12 2008 Jorge Torres Nilo Jorge Torres Nilo Jorge Torres Nilo, is a Mexican football , who currently plays for F.C. Atlas A.C..References...   January 16 1988 1 (0) v Ecuador Ecuador national football team The Ecuadorian national football team is controlled by the Federaci?n Ecuatoriana de F?tbol and represents Ecuador in international football competitions.... , November 12 2008 Héctor Moreno January 17 1988 AZ Alkmaar AZ Alkmaar AZ, an acronym for Alkmaar Zaanstreek, is a Association football club from Alkmaar, the Netherlands....   2 (0) v Honduras Honduras national football team The Honduras national football team, nicknamed Los Catrachos, is the national team of Honduras and is controlled by the Federaci?n Nacional Aut?noma de F?tbol de Honduras .They are a rising power in CONCACAF, an ascent that started with their third place finish in the Copa Am?rica 2001, where they were a late invitee, due to a late withdr... , November 19 2008 Israel Castro Israel Castro Israel Castro is a Mexico football player.He currently plays as a defender for Club Universidad Nacional, a Mexico City team commonly known as the Pumas....   December 20 1980 UNAM Club Universidad Nacional Club Universidad Nacional A.C., also referred to as Pumas de la UNAM, is a Mexico professional Association football club. This team is closely related to National Autonomous University of Mexico, the largest university in Mexico; however this team has fans all over the country because alumni of the university support the club and are sp...   11 (0) v Sweden Sweden national football team The Swedish national football team is the national football team of Sweden and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association.History... , January 28 2009 Edgar Dueñas Edgar Dueñas Edgar Due?as, is a Mexican football , player who currently plays for Deportivo Toluca F.C.....   March 5 1983 4 (0) v Sweden Sweden national football team The Swedish national football team is the national football team of Sweden and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association.History... , January 28 2009 Diego Martínez Diego Martínez Diego Alfonso Mart?nez Balderas in Mexico City, Mexico, is a Association football defender who plays for CF Monterrey in the Primera Division de Mexico....   February 15 1981 13 (3) v Sweden Sweden national football team The Swedish national football team is the national football team of Sweden and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association.History... , January 28 2009 Aarón Galindo Aarón Galindo Aar?n Galindo Rubio is a Mexican football center back currently playing for Club Deportivo Guadalajara....   May 8 1982 17 (0) v United States United States men's national soccer team The United States men's national soccer team is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation. Though soccer has not traditionally had a high profile in American sporting life, since the 1970s the sport has steadily grown in popularity, and the men's national team has risen to become one of the strongest teams in CONCACAF, is ranked 20th... , February 11 2009 Carlos Salcido Carlos Salcido Carlos Arnoldo Salcido Flores is a Mexico international football defender , who is currently playing for PSV Eindhoven in the Dutch Eredivisie league....   April 2 1980 PSV Eindhoven PSV Eindhoven Philips Sport Vereniging , widely known either as PSV or PSV Eindhoven, is a sports club from Eindhoven, Netherlands. It is best known for its professional association football department....   61 (5) v United States United States men's national soccer team The United States men's national soccer team is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation. Though soccer has not traditionally had a high profile in American sporting life, since the 1970s the sport has steadily grown in popularity, and the men's national team has risen to become one of the strongest teams in CONCACAF, is ranked 20th... , February 11 2009 Rafael Márquez Rafael Márquez Rafael M?rquez ?lvarez is a Mexico football defender and defensive midfielder, who is currently playing for FC Barcelona in the Spanish La Liga and the Mexico national football team....   February 13 1979 Barcelona FC Barcelona Futbol Club Barcelona , also known simply as Barcelona and familiarly as Bar?a , is a sports club based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....   86 (10) v United States United States men's national soccer team The United States men's national soccer team is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation. Though soccer has not traditionally had a high profile in American sporting life, since the 1970s the sport has steadily grown in popularity, and the men's national team has risen to become one of the strongest teams in CONCACAF, is ranked 20th... , February 11 2009 Ricardo Osorio Ricardo Osorio Ricardo Osorio Mendoza is a Mexico international Association football defender , who currently plays for VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga ....   March 30 1980 Stuttgart VfB Stuttgart Verein f?r Bewegungsspiele Stuttgart 1893 e. V., commonly known as VfB Stuttgart, is a Germany sports club based in Stuttgart, Baden-W?rttemberg....   64 (1) v United States United States men's national soccer team The United States men's national soccer team is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation. Though soccer has not traditionally had a high profile in American sporting life, since the 1970s the sport has steadily grown in popularity, and the men's national team has risen to become one of the strongest teams in CONCACAF, is ranked 20th... , February 11 2009 Midfielders Christian Bermúdez Christian Bermúdez Christian de Jes?s Berm?dez Guti?rrez "El Hobbit" is a Mexico football player. As of July 2007, he was moved to the position of Striker, for his club, Atlante F?tbol Club....   April 26 1987 Atlante Atlante F.C. Atlante Futbol Club, also known as Atlante, is a Mexican professional football football club, currently playing at the Primera Divisi?n de M?xico....   1 (0) v China China national football team The China national football team is the national Association football team of People's Republic of China and is governed by the Chinese Football Association .... , April 16 2008 Jorge Hernández Jorge Hernández (footballer) Jorge Hern?ndez is a Mexico football midfielder who currently plays for F.C. Atlas A.C.. He also plays for the Mexico national football team, which qualified for the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada....   February 22 1988 3 (0) v China China national football team The China national football team is the national Association football team of People's Republic of China and is governed by the Chinese Football Association .... , April 16 2008 Sergio Amaury Ponce Sergio Amaury Ponce Sergio Amaury Ponce Villegas is a Mexico football player who plays for Club Deportivo Guadalajara....   August 13 1981 2 (0) v Argentina Argentina national football team The Argentina national football team is the national football team of Argentina and is controlled by the Asociaci?n del F?tbol Argentino . Argentina has the world record for most international titles won by any national team.... , June 4 2008 Adrián Aldrete Adrián Aldrete Adrian Aldrete is a Mexico soccer player who plays for the Mexican team in the U-20 division. He is a center midfielder with a known passing capacity and has already been approached by teams such as the likes of Estudiantes de La Plata from Argentina, and at a height of 180 he is amongst the tallest of his team ....   June 14 1988 4 (0) v Peru Peru national football team The Peru national football team is controlled by the Federaci?n Peruana de F?tbol and represents Peru in international football competitions. Created in 1927, the team competes with nine other teams in the CONMEBOL conference within FIFA.... , June 8 2008 Gonzalo Pineda Gonzalo Pineda Gonzalo Pineda Reyes is a Mexico international Association football player, who currently plays as a Midfielder for Chivas de Guadalajara, in the Primera Divisi?n de M?xico....   October 19 1982 44 (1) v Belize Belize national football team The Belize national football team is the national team of Belize and is controlled by the Football Federation of Belize.... , June 21 2008 Mario Méndez Mario Méndez Mario M?ndez Olague is a Mexico football player, specializing as both a defender and midfielder, who plays for Club Toluca.Biography ...   June 1 1981 37 (1) v Chile Chile national football team The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federaci?n de F?tbol de Chile which was established in 1895.... , September 24 2008 William Paredes William Paredes William Paredes, is a Mexican football , who currently plays for CF Monterrey.References...   September 9 1985 1 (0) v Chile Chile national football team The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federaci?n de F?tbol de Chile which was established in 1895.... , September 24 2008 Francisco Torres Francisco Torres Santa Catalina, is a residence hall located off the main campus at the University of California, Santa Barbara. It is located at 6850 El Colegio Road, Goleta, California, Santa Barbara County, California....   May 12 1983 1 (0) v Ecuador Ecuador national football team The Ecuadorian national football team is controlled by the Federaci?n Ecuatoriana de F?tbol and represents Ecuador in international football competitions.... , November 12 2008 Jaime Correa Jaime Correa Jaime Correa is an urban planner, architect, and professor at the University of Miami.Correa is a respected authority in the fields of architecture, town design, and sustainable development....   August 6 1979 10 (0) v Honduras Honduras national football team The Honduras national football team, nicknamed Los Catrachos, is the national team of Honduras and is controlled by the Federaci?n Nacional Aut?noma de F?tbol de Honduras .They are a rising power in CONCACAF, an ascent that started with their third place finish in the Copa Am?rica 2001, where they were a late invitee, due to a late withdr... , November 19 2008 Andrés Guardado Andrés Guardado Jos? Andr?s Guardado Hern?ndez is a Mexican international Association football who plays as a Midfielder for Deportivo de La Coru?a in La Liga....   September 28 1986 38 (6) v Honduras Honduras national football team The Honduras national football team, nicknamed Los Catrachos, is the national team of Honduras and is controlled by the Federaci?n Nacional Aut?noma de F?tbol de Honduras .They are a rising power in CONCACAF, an ascent that started with their third place finish in the Copa Am?rica 2001, where they were a late invitee, due to a late withdr... , November 19 2008 Lucas Ayala Lucas Ayala Lucas Emanuel Ayala Mi?o is a naturalized Mexico football midfielder, who plays for F.C. Atlas in the Primera Divisi?n de M?xico....   August 11 1978 1 (0) v Sweden Sweden national football team The Swedish national football team is the national football team of Sweden and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association.History... , January 28 2009 Alberto Medina May 29 1983 38 (2) v United States United States men's national soccer team The United States men's national soccer team is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation. Though soccer has not traditionally had a high profile in American sporting life, since the 1970s the sport has steadily grown in popularity, and the men's national team has risen to become one of the strongest teams in CONCACAF, is ranked 20th... , February 11 2009 Strikers Adolfo Bautista Adolfo Bautista Adolfo "Bofo" Bautista Herrera is a Mexico Association football currently playing as an attacking midfielder for Jaguares de Chiapas and the Mexico national football team .... May 15 1979 Chiapas Jaguares de Chiapas Chiapas F?tbol Club, whose nickname is the Jaguares, is a Mexico professional Association football club based in the town of Tuxtla Guti?rrez in the state of Chiapas....   31 (9) v Ghana Ghana national football team The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Ghana Football Association.... , March 26 2008 Juan Carlos Cacho Juan Carlos Cacho Juan Carlos Cacho is a Mexico football striker currently playing for UNAM Pumas in Mexico and for the Mexico national football team.... May 3 1982 9 (3) v China China national football team The China national football team is the national Association football team of People's Republic of China and is governed by the Chinese Football Association .... , April 16 2008 Pablo Barrera Pablo Barrera Pablo Edson Barrera Acosta is a Mexico football player.... June 21 1987 UNAM Club Universidad Nacional Club Universidad Nacional A.C., also referred to as Pumas de la UNAM, is a Mexico professional Association football club. This team is closely related to National Autonomous University of Mexico, the largest university in Mexico; however this team has fans all over the country because alumni of the university support the club and are sp...   2 (0) v China China national football team The China national football team is the national Association football team of People's Republic of China and is governed by the Chinese Football Association .... , April 16 2008 Jared Borgetti Jared Borgetti Jared Francisco Borgetti Echeverr?a is a Mexico Association football striker, who currently plays for Club Deportivo Guadalajara. Borgetti is the all-time leading goal scorer for the Mexican national football team with 46 goals.... August 14 1973 89 (46) v Belize Belize national football team The Belize national football team is the national team of Belize and is controlled by the Football Federation of Belize.... , June 21 2008 Antonio de Nigris Antonio de Nigris Antonio de Nigris Guajardo is a Mexico Association football who currently plays striker with Ankarag?c?....   April 1 1978 Ankaragücü Ankaragücü MKE Ankarag?c?, is a Turkish sports club based in the Turkish capital Ankara. Ankarag?c?'s football team is currently playing in the S?per Lig....   16 (4) v Belize Belize national football team The Belize national football team is the national team of Belize and is controlled by the Football Federation of Belize.... , June 21 2008 Cuauhtémoc Blanco Cuauhtémoc Blanco Cuauht?moc Blanco Bravo , also known as Cuauh or Temoc, is a Mexico national football team football midfielder, who can play in Central Midfield and on the Left Wing and currently plays for Chicago Fire S.C....   January 17 1973 100 (34) v Canada, September 10 2008 Enrique Esqueda Enrique Esqueda Enrique Esqueda is a Mexico football striker who currently plays for Club Am?rica.He was a part of the U-17 world champion team in Peru in 2005.... April 19 1988 América Club América Club de F?tbol Am?rica is a Mexican football club based in Mexico City, competing in the Primera Divisi?n de M?xico. Am?rica is owned by Emilio Azc?rraga, who owns Televisa, making it the richest club in Mexico, and arguably the richest outside Europe....   2 (0) v Chile Chile national football team The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federaci?n de F?tbol de Chile which was established in 1895.... , September 24 2008 Arnhold Rivas Arnhold Rivas Arnhold Rivas Mart?nez, is a Mexican football , who currently plays for Tecos UAG.References... June 13 1989 1 (0) v Chile Chile national football team The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federaci?n de F?tbol de Chile which was established in 1895.... , September 24 2008 Carlos Esquivel Carlos Esquivel Carlos Esquivel Silva is a Mexico football striker currently playing for Toluca in Mexico.Esquivel uprooted through the younger divisions of Toluca, and was debuted in Apertura 2005 with then coach Am?rico Gallego.... April 10 1982 1 (0) v Chile Chile national football team The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federaci?n de F?tbol de Chile which was established in 1895.... , September 24 2008 Francisco Fonseca Francisco Fonseca Jos? Francisco Fonseca Guzm?n is a Mexico football striker, who currently plays for UANL Tigres in the Primera Divisi?n de M?xico....   October 2 1979 43 (21) v Ecuador Ecuador national football team The Ecuadorian national football team is controlled by the Federaci?n Ecuatoriana de F?tbol and represents Ecuador in international football competitions.... , November 12 2008 Carlos Vela Carlos Vela Carlos Alberto Vela Garrido is a Mexico Association football who is a striker and plays for Arsenal F.C. of the English Premier League. He also plays for the Mexico national football team....   March 1 1989 Arsenal Arsenal F.C. Arsenal Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Holloway, London, North London. They play in the Premier League and are one of the Football records in England#Most successful clubs overall in Football in England, having won thirteen Football League First Division and Premier League titles and ten FA Cup...   13 (4) v Honduras Honduras national football team The Honduras national football team, nicknamed Los Catrachos, is the national team of Honduras and is controlled by the Federaci?n Nacional Aut?noma de F?tbol de Honduras .They are a rising power in CONCACAF, an ascent that started with their third place finish in the Copa Am?rica 2001, where they were a late invitee, due to a late withdr... , November 19 2008 Omar Arellano Omar Arellano Omar Arellano is a Mexico football Midfielder currently playing for Club Deportivo Guadalajara....   June 18 1987 2 (0) v Honduras Honduras national football team The Honduras national football team, nicknamed Los Catrachos, is the national team of Honduras and is controlled by the Federaci?n Nacional Aut?noma de F?tbol de Honduras .They are a rising power in CONCACAF, an ascent that started with their third place finish in the Copa Am?rica 2001, where they were a late invitee, due to a late withdr... , November 19 2008 Marco Fabián July 21 1989 1 (0) v Sweden Sweden national football team The Swedish national football team is the national football team of Sweden and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association.History... , January 28 2009 Néstor Calderón Néstor Calderón N?stor Calder?n is a Mexican football midfielder. He is currently playing with Club Toluca, the team which gave him his professional debut. He was spotted and brought by Jos? Manuel de la Torre from the inferior squads of Chivas to Atl?tico Mexiquense, and from there was uprooted to the main Toluca squad due to his great performance....   March 4 1989 1 (0) v Sweden Sweden national football team The Swedish national football team is the national football team of Sweden and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association.History... , January 28 2009 Carlos Ochoa Carlos Ochoa Carlos Augusto Ochoa Mendoza is a Mexico Association football striker who currently plays for Club Deportivo Guadalajara....   March 5 1978 10 (1) v United States United States men's national soccer team The United States men's national soccer team is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation. Though soccer has not traditionally had a high profile in American sporting life, since the 1970s the sport has steadily grown in popularity, and the men's national team has risen to become one of the strongest teams in CONCACAF, is ranked 20th... , February 11 2009 Giovanni Dos Santos May 11 1989 11 (0) v United States United States men's national soccer team The United States men's national soccer team is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation. Though soccer has not traditionally had a high profile in American sporting life, since the 1970s the sport has steadily grown in popularity, and the men's national team has risen to become one of the strongest teams in CONCACAF, is ranked 20th... , February 11 2009 Nery Castillo Nery Castillo Nery Alberto Castillo Confalonieri , nicknamed El Diablo is a Mexico international football player. He began his career at Uruguayan club Danubio F.C., moving to Greece at the age of 16 to play for Olympiacos....   June 13 1984 16 (5) v United States United States men's national soccer team The United States men's national soccer team is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation. Though soccer has not traditionally had a high profile in American sporting life, since the 1970s the sport has steadily grown in popularity, and the men's national team has risen to become one of the strongest teams in CONCACAF, is ranked 20th... , February 11 2009 Guillermo Franco Guillermo Franco Guillermo Luis Franco Farcuason commonly known as Guille Franco is an international Argentina-Mexico Association football striker, who currently plays for Spain club Villarreal CF in La Liga....   November 3 1976 12 (2) v United States United States men's national soccer team The United States men's national soccer team is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation. Though soccer has not traditionally had a high profile in American sporting life, since the 1970s the sport has steadily grown in popularity, and the men's national team has risen to become one of the strongest teams in CONCACAF, is ranked 20th... , February 11 2009 Manager Sven-Göran Eriksson Sven-Göran Eriksson Sven-G?ran Eriksson is a Sweden association football Coach , currently employed as manager of the Mexico national football team.Eriksson was a Swedish football player and was forced to retire early from an unremarkable playing career in the Swedish lower leagues, due to injury in 1975.... Assistant Manager Hans Backe Hans Backe Hans Backe is a Swedish people Football manager. As manager he has won four Danish titles with FC Copenhagen and AaB. He was the manager of Panathinaikos FC in Athens until September 14, 2006.... Assistant Manager Francisco Ramírez Francisco Ramirez Jos? Francisco Ram?rez Pineda , known as Francisco Ramirez, is a Honduras Association football player, who currently plays striker for C.D.... Youth Coach Juan Carlos Chávez Juan Carlos Chávez Juan Carlos "la pajara" Ch?vez Z?rate is a former Mexico football who played for F?tbol Club Atlas, as well as Mexico national football team. He played at the 1994 FIFA World Cup.... Coach Tord Grip Tord Grip Tord Grip is a Sweden Football manager. Prior to England's exit in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, he was one of Sven-G?ran Eriksson's assistant coaches of the English national football team.... Fitness Coach Goalkeeping Coach Physiotherapist Team Doctor World Cup FIFA World Cup The FIFA World Cup, occasionally called the Football World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the List of men's national association football teams of the members of F?d?ration Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global govern...  record Year Round GP W D* L GS GA 1930 1930 FIFA World Cup The 1930 FIFA World Cup was the first FIFA World Cup, the world championship for international association football teams. It was played in Uruguay from 13 July to 30 July.... Round 1 3 0 0 3 4 13 1934 1934 FIFA World Cup The 1934 FIFA World Cup, or the World's Cup as it was known then, was the second football World Cup staged, and hosted by Italy from 27 May to 10 June.... Did Not Qualify 1938 1938 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. France was chosen as FIFA World Cup hosts#1938 FIFA World Cup by FIFA in August 1936.... Withdrew 1950 1950 FIFA World Cup The 1950 FIFA World Cup, held in Brazil from 24 June to 16 July, was the fourth staging of the World Cup, and the first staged in 12 years due to World War II.... Round 1 3 0 0 3 2 10 1954 1954 FIFA World Cup The 1954 FIFA World Cup, the fifth staging of the World Cup, was held in Switzerland from 16 June to 4 July. As the year saw the 50th anniversary of FIFA, it was appropriate for football's premier competition to be played in the home of its governing body, and Switzerland was chosen as FIFA World Cup hosts#1954 FIFA World Cup in July 1946.... Round 1 2 0 0 2 2 8 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. Sweden was chosen as FIFA World Cup hosts#1958 FIFA World Cup by FIFA in June 1950.... Round 1 3 0 1 2 1 8 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. Chile was chosen as FIFA World Cup hosts#1962 FIFA World Cup by FIFA in June 1956, as the World Cup returned to the continent of South America after 12 years.... Round 1 3 1 0 2 3 4 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 was chosen as FIFA World Cup hosts#1966 FIFA World Cup by FIFA in August 1960 to celebrate the centenary of the The Football Association in England.... Round 1 3 0 2 1 1 3 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. Mexico was chosen as FIFA World Cup hosts#1970 FIFA World Cup by FIFA in October 1964.... Quarter-Finals 4 2 1 1 6 4 1974 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. West Germany had been chosen in July 1966 as FIFA World Cup hosts#1974, 1978, 1982 FIFA World Cups by FIFA.... Did Not Qualify 1978 1978 FIFA World Cup The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the World Cup, was held in Argentina between 1 June and 25 June. Argentina was chosen as FIFA World Cup hosts#1974, 1978, 1982 FIFA World Cups by FIFA in July 1966.... Round 1 3 0 0 3 2 12 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. Spain was chosen as FIFA World Cup hosts#1974, 1978, 1982 FIFA World Cups by FIFA in July 1966.... Did Not Qualify 1986 1986 FIFA World Cup The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. It was won by Argentina national football team , who beat Germany national football team 3-2 in the final at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca.... Quarter-Finals 5 3 2 0 6 2 1990 1990 FIFA World Cup The 1990 FIFA World Cup, the 14th staging of the World Cup, was held in Italy from 8 June to 8 July. Italy was chosen as FIFA World Cup hosts#1990 FIFA World Cup by FIFA on 19 May 1984, making it the second country to host the event twice.... Banned 1994 1994 FIFA World Cup The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in the United States from 17 June to 17 July 1994. The United States was chosen as FIFA World Cup hosts#1994 FIFA World Cup by FIFA in July 1988.... Round 2 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 FIFA World Cup hosts#1998 FIFA World Cup by FIFA on 1 July 1992.... Round 2 4 1 2 1 8 7 2002 2002 FIFA World Cup The 2002 FIFA World Cup, the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. The two countries were chosen as FIFA World Cup hosts#2002 FIFA World Cup by FIFA in May 1996 and was the first tournament in its history to be hosted by two countries.... Round 2 4 2 1 1 4 4 2006 2006 FIFA World Cup The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th instance of the FIFA World Cup, the Anniversary#Latin-derived numerical names international football world championship tournament.... Round 2 4 1 1 2 5 5 Total 13/18 45 11 12 22 48 84 Year Round GP W D* L GS GA 1992 1992 King Fahd Cup The 1992 King Fahd Cup tournament, the first FIFA Confederations Cup, was hosted by Saudi Arabia in October 1992. It was won by Argentina national football team, who beat Saudi Arabia national football team 3?1 in the final.... Did Not Qualify 1995 1995 King Fahd Cup The 1995 King Fahd Cup tournament was the second and last tournament held under the King Fahd Cup name before the competition was taken over by FIFA and renamed the FIFA Confederations Cup.... Third Place 3 1 2 0 4 2 1997 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup The 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup was the first FIFA Confederations Cup to be organised by FIFA. The tournament had been previously been played in 1992 King Fahd Cup and 1995 King Fahd Cup as the King Fahd Cup.... Round 1 3 1 0 2 8 6 1999 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup The 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup was the fourth FIFA Confederations Cup, and the second organised by FIFA. The tournament was hosted by Mexico between 25 July and 4 August 1999.... Champions 5 4 1 0 13 6 2001 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup The 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup was the fifth FIFA Confederations Cup and the third to be organised by FIFA. The tournament was played in May and June 2001 and co-hosted by South Korea and Japan, who were also hosts for the 2002 FIFA World Cup finals.... Round 1 3 0 0 3 1 8 2003 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup The 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup association football tournament was the sixth FIFA Confederations Cup, held in France in June 2003. France national football team retained the title they had won in 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup, but the tournament was overshadowed by the death of Cameroon national football team player Marc-Vivien Fo?, who died... Did Not Qualify 2005 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup The 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup association football tournament was the seventh FIFA Confederations Cup. It was held in Germany between 15 June and 29 June 2005.... Fourth Place 5 2 2 1 7 6 2009 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup The 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup will be the eighth FIFA Confederations Cup, and will be held in South Africa from 14 June to 28 June 2009, as a prelude to the 2010 FIFA World Cup.... Did Not Qualify Total 5/8 19 8 5 5 33 28 CONCACAF Championships CONCACAF Gold Cup The CONCACAF Gold Cup is the main football competition of the men's List of men's national football teamss governed by CONCACAF.In the nineteen overall championships, only seven nations have won the title....  record Year Round GP W D* L GS GA 1963 1963 CONCACAF Championship The 1963 CONCACAF Championship was the first edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the Association football championship of North and Central America .... 1st round 1965 1965 CONCACAF Championship This was the second edition of the CONCACAF Championship... Champions 5 4 1 0 13 2 1967 1967 CONCACAF Championship This was the third edition of the CONCACAF Championship... Second place 5 4 0 1 10 1 1969 1969 CONCACAF Championship The 1969 CONCACAF Championship was the fourth edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the Association football championship of North and Central America .... Fourth place 5 1 2 2 4 5 1971 1971 CONCACAF Championship This was the 5th CONCACAF Championship... Champions 5 4 1 0 6 1 1973 1973 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.... Third place 5 2 2 1 10 5 1977 1977 CONCACAF Championship The 1977 CONCACAF Championship, the 7th staging of the CONCACAF Championship, was held in Mexico from October 8 to October 23. Mexico, as the host nation, easily secured a third title and a place in 1978 FIFA World Cup since the tournament also served as qualification to the World Cup.... Champions 5 5 0 0 20 5 1981 1981 CONCACAF Championship The 1981 CONCACAF Championship, the 8th staging of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, was held in Honduras from November 1 to November 22. All games were played in the Estadio Tiburcio Carias Andino in Tegucigalpa.... Third place 5 1 3 1 6 3 1985 1985 CONCACAF Championship The 1985 CONCACAF Championship was the fourth edition held under the format of serving as qualification to the World Cup and the first to have no host nation for the final round.... Did Not Enter 1989 1989 CONCACAF Championship The 1989 CONCACAF Championship was last edition held under the format of serving as qualification to the World Cup and having no host nation for the final round.... Banned 1991 1991 CONCACAF Gold Cup The 1991 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the first edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup,, the association football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean .... Third place 5 3 1 1 10 5 1993 1993 CONCACAF Gold Cup The 1993 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the second edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the association football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean .... Champions 5 4 1 0 28 2 1996 1996 CONCACAF Gold Cup The 1996 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the third edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the association 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 CONCACAF Gold Cup, the association 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 CONCACAF Gold Cup, the association football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean .... Quarter-Finals 3 1 1 1 6 3 2002 2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup The 2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the sixth edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the association football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean .... Quarter-Finals 3 2 1 0 4 1 2003 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup The 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the seventh edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the association 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 CONCACAF Gold Cup, the association football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean .... Quarter-Finals 4 2 0 2 7 4 2007 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup The 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the ninth edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the association football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean , and was won by the United States men's national soccer team over Mexico national football team.... Second place 6 4 0 2 7 5 Total 7 Titles 74 49 14 11 157 44 Year Round GP W D L GS GA Second Place 6 2 2 2 9 7 Quarter-Finals 4 1 2 1 5 4 Third Place 6 2 2 2 8 9 Third Place 6 3 1 2 10 9 Second Place 6 3 1 2 5 3 Quarter-Finals 4 2 1 1 5 7 Third Place 6 4 1 1 13 5 Total   38 17 10 11 55 44

• 1951
  Football at the 1951 Pan American Games
  
  The first edition of the football at the 1951 Pan American Games was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from February 25 to March 8, 1951. Five teams did compete, after Brazil national football team withdrew on February 16, 1951....
   - Did not enter
• 1955
  Football at the 1955 Pan American Games
  
  The second edition of the football at the 1955 Pan American Games was held in Mexico City, Mexico, from March 13 to March 22, 1955. Four teams did compete, with Argentina national football team defending the tile....
   - Silver medal
  
  *1959
  Football at the 1959 Pan American Games
  
  The third edition of the football at the 1959 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 national football team defending the title once again....
   - Sixth place
• 1963
  Football at the 1963 Pan American Games
  
  The fourth edition of the football at the 1963 Pan American Games was held in S?o Paulo, Brazil, from April 20 to May 4, 1963. Five teams did compete in a round-robin competition, with Argentina national football team defending the title once again....
   - Did not enter
• 1967
  Football at the 1967 Pan American Games
  
  The fifth edition of the football at the 1967 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 national football team defending the title....
   - Gold medal
  
  *1971
  Football at the 1971 Pan American Games
  
  The sixth edition of the football at the 1971 Pan American Games was held in five cities in Colombia: Cali Cartago, Buga, Colombia, Palmira and Tulu?, from July 31 to August 12, 1971....
   - Round 1
• 1975
  Football at the 1975 Pan American Games
  
  The seventh edition of the football at the 1975 Pan American Games was held in four cities in Mexico: Mexico City , Guadalajara, Jalisco, Toluca, and Puebla, from October 13 to October 25, 1975....
   - Gold medal
  
  *1979
  Football at the 1979 Pan American Games
  
  The eighth edition of the football at the 1979 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 national football team defending the title....
   - Did not enter
• 1983
  Football at the 1983 Pan American Games
  
  The ninth edition of the football at the 1983 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 national football team defending the title....
   - Round 1
• 1987
  Football at the 1987 Pan American Games
  
  The tenth edition of the football at the 1987 Pan American Games was held at the William Kuntz Soccer Center in Indianapolis, United States from August 9 to August 21, 1987....
   - Fourth place
• 1991
  Football at the 1991 Pan American Games
  
  The eleventh edition of the football at the 1991 Pan American Games was held in Havana, Cuba from August 4 to August 13, 1991. Eight teams competed, with title holder Brazil national football team missing....
   - Silver medal
  
  *1995
  Football at the 1995 Pan American Games
  
  The twelfth edition of the football at the 1995 Pan American Games was held in Mar del Plata, Argentina from March 10 to March 24, 1995. Twelve teams competed, with title defender USA national football team being eliminated in the first round....
   - Silver medal
  
  *1999
  Football at the 1999 Pan American Games
  
  The thirteenth edition of the football at the 1999 Pan American Games was held in Winnipeg, Canada from July 23 to August 7, 1999. Ten U-23 teams competed, with title defender Argentina national football team missing....
   - Gold medal
  
  *2003
  Football at the 2003 Pan American Games
  
  The fourteenth edition of the football at the 2003 Pan American Games was held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic from August 2 to August 15, 2003....
   - Bronze medal
  
  *2007
  Football at the 2007 Pan American Games
  
  The football tournaments at the 2007 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
  

• 1935
  1935 Central American and Caribbean Games
  
  The 3rd Central American and Caribbean Games were held 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 thirteen sports....
   - Gold Medal
  
  *1938
  1938 Central American and Caribbean Games
  
  The 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....
   - Gold Medal
  
  *1954
  1954 Central American and Caribbean Games
  
  The 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....
   - Silver Medal
  
  *1959
  1959 Central American and Caribbean Games
  
  The 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....
   - Gold Medal
  
  *1962
  1962 Central American and Caribbean Games
  
  The 9th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Kingston, Jamaica, the capital city of Jamaica from August 15 to August 28, 1962. This games included 1,559 athletes from fifteen nations....
   - Gold Medal
  
  *1966
  1966 Central American and Caribbean Games
  
  The 10th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, 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....
   - Gold Medal
  
  *1978
  1978 Central American and Caribbean Games
  
  The 13th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Medell?n, Colombia from July 7 to July 28, 1978 and included 2.605 athletes from eighteen nations....
   - 4th place
• 1982
  1982 Central American and Caribbean Games
  
  The 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....
   - Silver Medal
  
  *1990
  1990 Central American and Caribbean Games
  
  The 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....
   - Gold Medal
  
  *1993
  1993 Central American and Caribbean Games
  
  The 17th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Ponce, Puerto Rico, a mid-size city in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico. The Games were held from November 19 to November 30, 1993 and included 3,570 athletes from 32 nations....
   - Silver Medal
  
  *1998
  1998 Central American and Caribbean Games
  
  The 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....
   - Silver Medal
  
  *2002
  Football at the 2002 Central American and Caribbean Games
  
  The football competition at the 2002 Central American and Caribbean Games started on November 24, although qualification took place beforehand....
   - Silver Medal
  

• 1947
  1947 NAFC Championship
  
  The NAFC Championship was the soccer championship for the North American Football Confederation. The NAFC held this competition in 1947, 1949, 1990 and 1991....
   - Champions
• 1949
  1949 NAFC Championship
  
  The NAFC Championship was the soccer championship for the North American Football Confederation. The NAFC held this competition in 1947, 1949, 1989 and 1991....
   - Champions
• 1990
  1990 NAFC Championship
  
  The North American Nations Cup was the soccer championship for the North American Football Confederation. The NAFC held this competition in 1947, 1949, 1990 and 1991....
   - Second place
• 1991
  1991 NAFC Championship
  
  The North American Nations Cup was the football championship for the North American Football Confederation. The NAFC held this competition in 1947, 1949....
   - Champions

International Honours

Regional Honours (CONCACAF

CONCACAF

CONCACAF is the continent-wide governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean. Three South American entities, the independent nations of Guyana and Suriname, and the France department of France of French Guiana, are also members....
)

Panamerican Games

Minor Cups

Top 10 goalscorers

Most appearances (caps)

List of goalscorers in World Cups

Previous World Cup squads

Mexico managers

See also

• Federación Mexicana de Fútbol Asociación
  Federación Mexicana de Fútbol Asociación
  
  The Federaci?n Mexicana de F?tbol Asociaci?n, A.C. is the official governing body of the sport of football in Mexico. Under its auspices, it administers the Mexico national football team, the 4 professional categories of the Mexican League, the Liga Universitaria and all affiliated amateur sectors.The head quartesr are located in the street...
  
• 2008 Under-23 Pre-Olympic Mexican Squad
  2008 CONCACAF Men Pre-Olympic Tournament Squads
  
  This article is team squads of 2008 CONCACAF Men Pre-Olympic Tournament....
  
• Mexico national under-20 football team
  Mexico national under-20 football team
  
  The Mexico national under-20 football team, is controlled by the Federaci?n Mexicana de F?tbol and represents Mexico in international under-20 football competitions....
  
• Mexico national under-17 football team
  Mexico national under-17 football team
  
  The Mexico National U-17 Football Team, is the youngest football national team of Mexico controlled by the Federaci?n Mexicana de F?tbol.It gained national massive popularity in 2005 when they won the FIFA U-17 World Cup....
  
• United States and Mexico football rivalry
  United States and Mexico football rivalry
  
  The United States and Mexico football rivalry is a competitive sports rivalry that exists between the national association football teams of the United States and Mexico....
  
• Mexico national football team schedule and results
  Mexico national football team schedule and results
  
  Schedule and recent resultsate!Location!Opponent!Score1!Competition!Mexico scorers!Opponent scorers|-|February 7, 2007|Glendale, Arizona...
  
• Mexico national football team record
  Mexico national football team record
  
  This page describes Mexico national football team international record. Compiled from 1929 through the September 24, 2008 game with Chile national football team....
  
• Mexico national beach football team
  Mexico national beach football team
  
  The Mexico national beach football team represents Mexico in international Beach Football competitions and is controlled by the Federaci?n Mexicana de F?tbol Asociaci?n, the governing body for association football in Mexico....
  

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