Mexico

CONCACAF • Host

Tournament Outlook

Quarter-finals. Breaking the Round of 16 curse at home feels inevitable, but going further requires everything to click.

Best World Cup Result: Quarter-finals (1970, 1986)

About Mexico

El Tri returns to a home World Cup seeking to finally break the Round of 16 curse. Mexican football combines technical flair with passionate support, and this tournament represents perhaps their best chance ever to make history.

Playing Style: Possession-oriented with quick combinations through midfield. Traditionally strong in set pieces and individual creativity.

Key Players

Winger

Hirving Lozano

PSV Eindhoven

Winger

César Huerta

Pumas UNAM

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

Massive home support
Tournament experience
Technical midfield
Strong goalkeeping tradition

Weaknesses

Aging squad in some positions
Historical knockout round struggles
Questions at striker

World Cup Schedule

vs South Africa

vs South Korea

vs UEFA Playoff D

Fun Facts

⚽Mexico has reached R16 in 7 straight World Cups
⚽Only country to host World Cup matches in 3 different tournaments
⚽Estadio Azteca will host matches for a record third World Cup

Team Info

FIFA Code: MEX
Confederation: CONCACAF
World Cup Appearances: 17
Group: Group A

Fan Culture

Mexican fans are among the most passionate in the world. Expect massive home support in all venues.

Known as: El Tri, La Selección

Famous Chants:

Cielito LindoMéxico, México, ra ra ra!