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Dec 31, 2023 · Mexico on the International Stage: Mexico’s soccer prowess gained international recognition with its participation in the FIFA World Cup. The 1930 World Cup marked their debut, and they’ve since made numerous appearances on the global stage. Hosting the World Cup: Mexico had the honor of hosting the FIFA World Cup twice, in 1970 and 1986.
- 1930 FIFA World Cup in Uruguay
- 1950, 1954, 1958, 1962 and 1966
- 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico
- 1978 FIFA World Cup in Argentina
- 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico
- 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy
- 1994 FIFA World Cup in USA
- 1998 FIFA World Cup in France
- 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea and Japan
- 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany
Mexico first showed on the big stage in the 1930 World Cup. It was a tough showing, grouped with Argentina, Chile and France. El Tri’s first game was in Montevideo against France and we fell 4–1. Our second World Cup game was against Chile and we fell once more (3–0) in Montevideo. Mexico’s third match, against Argentina was a slugfest (6-3), but a...
It would be two decades before Mexico would make it back to a FIFA World Cup. And once there, Mexico did not manage to break out of the first round for five consecutive World Cup appearances.
In 1970, Mexico hosted the World Cup. The first game was a staunch showing that resulted in a draw against a fierce Soviet Union side. The second game was a statement for El Tri in which the Mexican side defeated El Salvador 4–0. Mexico advanced all the way to the quarter-finals but was eliminated in a 4–1 loss against Italy.
Once again, El Tri failed to make it past the first round after losing to Tunisia (3-1), West Germany (6-0) and Poland (3-1).
Mexico hosted the World Cup once again in 1986 this time coached by the legendary Bora Milutinović. Mexico beat Belgium 2–1, tied Paraguay 1–1 and defeated Iraq 1–0, advancing to the next round. There we beat a strong Bulgaria squad 2–0 and forged ahead to the quarter-finals stage. There we lost to West Germany 4-1 in a penalty shootout after a tie...
Now a dark time for Mexico’s soccer heritage: Mexico was disqualified from the 1990 FIFA World Cup after some players in the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship were found to be over the age limit allowed by FIFA in the qualifying round. The punishment was expected to only be applied to the youth team (not the World Cup or Olympic teams), but was ev...
The 1994 Mexico squad featured some big names, including Jorge Campos (arguably the best goalkeeper at the time), Claudio “El Emperador” Suarez and Hugo Sanches, just to name a few. Mexico went on to win that World Cup’s “Group of death”, which included Italy, Ireland and Norway. Mexico eventually lost in the Round of 16 to Bulgaria, however, falli...
In 1998, Mexico made it once more to the Round of 16 but fell to a Germany squad (2-1) that went on to the Quarter Finals.
Mexico started with a 1–0 win over Croatia followed by a 2–1 win over Ecuador. Mexico then fought hard for a 1–1 draw against Italy and made it on to the Round of 16. There, we fell to CONCACAF rival USA 2–0.
In 2006, Mexico kicked off its World Cup showing with a strong 3-1 win over Iran, a 0-0 draw against Angola and hard-fought 2-1 loss to Portugal. We went on to the Round of 16 where it faced an Argentine squad rife with talent. After 90 minutes of play, both sides were tied at 1-1. Eventually Argentina broke through with an overtime goal, defeating...
A true coliseum of world football and the first to host a third FIFA World Cup, Estadio Azteca Mexico City - which welcomed the likes of Pele and Diego Maradona across two pulsating World Cup ...
Feb 4, 2024 · Hosts Mexico will open the biggest-ever edition of the World Cup on Thursday, 11 June 2026 at Estadio Azteca Mexico City and will play all three of their group games on home soil.
Jan 30, 2024 · Discover the 48 teams taking part in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada, Mexico, USA™, including host cities, game dates and qualifiers. Learn more with FIFA.
In 1999, Mexico won its first official FIFA tournament by becoming the first host nation to win the FIFA Confederations Cup. Mexico defeated the United States 1–0 in the semifinals, and 1998 World Cup runners-up Brazil 4–3 in the final. 21st century 2000s. Mexico was placed in Group G at the 2002 World Cup alongside Italy, Croatia, and ...
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Mexico will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup along with Canada and the United States. Several matches will take place in Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara. The Mexico women's national football team was officially formed ahead of the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup played in the United States. However, in 1970 an unofficial team Mexico finished ...
