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{{nat fs g player|no=3|pos=GK|name=[[Luis Ernesto Michel]]|age={{birth date and age|1979|7|08}}|caps=03|goals=0|club=[[Club Deportivo Guadalajara]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=3|pos=GK|name=[[Luis Ernesto Michel]]|age={{birth date and age|1979|7|08}}|caps=03|goals=0|club=[[Club Deportivo Guadalajara|Chivas]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=4|pos=GK|name=[[Alfonso Blanco]]|age={{birth date and age|1987|7|31}}|caps=11|goals=0|club=[[Indios de Ciudad Juarez|Indios de Ciudad Juárez]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=4|pos=GK|name=[[Alfonso Blanco]]|age={{birth date and age|1987|7|31}}|caps=11|goals=0|club=[[Indios de Ciudad Juarez|Indios de Ciudad Juárez]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=5|pos=GK|name=[[Sergio Arias]]|age={{birth date and age|1988|2|27}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=[[Dorados de Sinaloa]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=5|pos=GK|name=[[Sergio Arias]]|age={{birth date and age|1988|2|27}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=[[Dorados de Sinaloa]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=6|pos=DF|name=[[Omar Esparza]]|age={{birth date and age|1988|5|21}}|caps=01|goals=0|club=[[Club Deportivo Guadalajara]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=6|pos=DF|name=[[Omar Esparza]]|age={{birth date and age|1988|5|21}}|caps=01|goals=0|club=[[Club Deportivo Guadalajara|Chivas]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=7|pos=DF|name=[[Israel Castro]]|age={{birth date and age|1980|08|12}}|caps=03|goals=0|club=[[Pumas UNAM|Pumas UNAM]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=7|pos=DF|name=[[Israel Castro]]|age={{birth date and age|1980|08|12}}|caps=03|goals=0|club=[[Pumas UNAM|Pumas]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=8|pos=DF|name=[[Julio Domínguez|Julio Cesar Dominguez]]|age={{birth date and age|1983|3|9}}|caps=33|goals=8|club=[[Cruz Azul|Cruz Azul]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=8|pos=DF|name=[[Julio Domínguez|Julio Cesar Dominguez]]|age={{birth date and age|1983|3|9}}|caps=33|goals=8|club=[[Cruz Azul|Cruz Azul]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=9|pos=DF|name=[[Edgar Mejia]]|age={{birth date and age|1986|6|25}}|caps=3|goals=0|club=[[Chivas de Guadalajara]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=9|pos=DF|name=[[Edgar Mejia]]|age={{birth date and age|1986|6|25}}|caps=3|goals=0|club=[[Chivas de Guadalajara|Chivas]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=10|pos=DF|name=[[Jonny Magallón]]|age={{birth date and age|1982|3|4}}|caps=95|goals=34|club=[[Club Deportivo Guadalajara]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=10|pos=DF|name=[[Jonny Magallón]]|age={{birth date and age|1982|3|4}}|caps=95|goals=34|club=[[Club Deportivo Guadalajara|Chivas]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=11|pos=DF|name=[[Hector Moreno (soccer)|Hector Moreno]]|age={{birth date and age|1978|5|24}}|caps=25|goals=5|club=[[Pumas UNAM]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=11|pos=DF|name=[[Hector Moreno (soccer)|Hector Moreno]]|age={{birth date and age|1978|5|24}}|caps=25|goals=5|club=[[Pumas UNAM|Pumas]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=12|pos=DF|name=[[Adrian Aldrete]]|age={{birth date and age|1979|12|4}}|caps=6|goals=0|club=[[Monarcas Morelia|Morelia]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=12|pos=DF|name=[[Adrian Aldrete]]|age={{birth date and age|1979|12|4}}|caps=6|goals=0|club=[[Monarcas Morelia|Morelia]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=13|pos=DF|name=[[Fausto Pinto]]|age={{birth date and age|1984|11|7}}|caps=11|goals=1|club=[[CF Pachuca]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=13|pos=DF|name=[[Fausto Pinto]]|age={{birth date and age|1984|11|7}}|caps=11|goals=1|club=[[CF Pachuca|Pachuca]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=15|pos=DF|name=[[Carlos Salcido]]|age={{birth date and age|1980|4|02}}|caps=42|goals=3|club=[[PSV Eindhoven|PSV Eindhoven]]|clubnat=Netherlands}}
{{nat fs g player|no=15|pos=DF|name=[[Carlos Salcido]]|age={{birth date and age|1980|4|02}}|caps=42|goals=3|club=[[PSV Eindhoven|PSV Eindhoven]]|clubnat=Netherlands}}
{{nat fs g player|no=17|pos=MF|name=[[Emmanuel Cerda]]|age={{birth date and age|1986|3|1}}|caps=10|goals=0|club=[[Tigres UANL|Tigres UANL]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=17|pos=MF|name=[[Emmanuel Cerda]]|age={{birth date and age|1986|3|1}}|caps=10|goals=0|club=[[Tigres UANL|Tigres]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=20|pos=MF|name=[[José Daniel Guerrero|Daniel Guerrero]]|age={{birth date and age|1985|12|28}}|caps=2|goals=0|club=[[Atlante]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=20|pos=MF|name=[[José Daniel Guerrero|Daniel Guerrero]]|age={{birth date and age|1985|12|28}}|caps=2|goals=0|club=[[Atlante]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=21|pos=MF|name=[[Jaime Correa]]|age={{birth date and age|1987|4|3}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[CF Pachuca]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=21|pos=MF|name=[[Jaime Correa]]|age={{birth date and age|1987|4|3}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[CF Pachuca|Pachuca]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=22|pos=MF|name=[[Patricio Araujo]]|age={{birth date and age|1982|5|13}}|caps=25|goals=2|club=[[Club Deportivo Guadalajara]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=22|pos=MF|name=[[Patricio Araujo]]|age={{birth date and age|1982|5|13}}|caps=25|goals=2|club=[[Club Deportivo Guadalajara|Chivas]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=24|pos=MF|name=[[Gerardo Torrado]]|age={{birth date and age|1973|4|30}}|caps=77|goals=4|club=[[Cruz Azul|Cruz Azul]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=24|pos=MF|name=[[Gerardo Torrado]]|age={{birth date and age|1973|4|30}}|caps=77|goals=4|club=[[Cruz Azul|Cruz Azul]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=25|pos=MF|name=[[Jorge Hernandez]]|age={{birth date and age|1976|8|26}}|caps=77|goals=4|club=[[Atlas]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=25|pos=MF|name=[[Jorge Hernandez]]|age={{birth date and age|1976|8|26}}|caps=77|goals=4|club=[[Atlas]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=25|pos=MF|name=[[Carlos Gerardo Rodríguez|Gerardo Rodríguez]]|age={{birth date and age|1976|8|26}}|caps=57|goals=0|club=[[CF Pachuca]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=25|pos=MF|name=[[Carlos Gerardo Rodríguez|Gerardo Rodríguez]]|age={{birth date and age|1976|8|26}}|caps=57|goals=0|club=[[CF Pachuca|Pachuca]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=25|pos=MF|name=[[Edgar Eduardo Castillo]]|age={{birth date and age|1986|10|08}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[Santos Laguna]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=25|pos=MF|name=[[Edgar Eduardo Castillo]]|age={{birth date and age|1986|10|08}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[Santos Laguna|Santos]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=25|pos=MF|name=[[Fernando Arce]]|age={{birth date and age|1980|4|24}}|caps=23|goals=2|club=[[Monarcas Morelia]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=25|pos=MF|name=[[Fernando Arce]]|age={{birth date and age|1980|4|24}}|caps=23|goals=2|club=[[Monarcas Morelia]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=25|pos=MF|name=[[Andres Guardado]]|age={{birth date and age|1986|3|28}}|caps=24|goals=3|club=[[Deportivo La Coruña]]|clubnat=Spain}}
{{nat fs g player|no=25|pos=MF|name=[[Andres Guardado]]|age={{birth date and age|1986|3|28}}|caps=24|goals=3|club=[[Deportivo La Coruña]]|clubnat=Spain}}
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{{nat fs g player|no=25|pos=FW|name=[[Cesar Villaluz]]|age={{birth date and age|1988|7|18}}|caps=57|goals=0|club=[[Cruz Azul]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=25|pos=FW|name=[[Cesar Villaluz]]|age={{birth date and age|1988|7|18}}|caps=57|goals=0|club=[[Cruz Azul]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=25|pos=FW|name=[[Carlos Vela]]|age={{birth date and age|1989|3|01}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=[[Osasuna]]|clubnat=Spain}}
{{nat fs g player|no=25|pos=FW|name=[[Carlos Vela]]|age={{birth date and age|1989|3|01}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=[[Osasuna]]|clubnat=Spain}}
{{nat fs g player|no=25|pos=FW|name=[[Juan Carlos Mosqueda]]|age={{birth date and age|1985|4|17}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=[[Club América]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=25|pos=FW|name=[[Juan Carlos Mosqueda]]|age={{birth date and age|1985|4|17}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=[[Club América|América]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=25|pos=FW|name=[[Juan Carlos Cacho]]|age={{birth date and age|1983|5|03}}|caps=03|goals=0|club=[[CF Pachuca]]|clubnat=Mexico}}
{{nat fs g player|no=25|pos=FW|name=[[Juan Carlos Cacho]]|age={{birth date and age|1983|5|03}}|caps=03|goals=0|club=[[CF Pachuca|Pachuca]]|clubnat=Mexico}}


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Revision as of 06:46, 1 September 2007

Mexico
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)El Tri (El Tricolor)
AssociationFederación Mexicana
de Fútbol Asociación
ConfederationCONCACAF (North America)
Head coachMexico Hugo Sánchez
CaptainRafael Márquez
Most capsClaudio Suárez (178)
Top scorerJared Borgetti (43)
Home stadiumEstadio Azteca
FIFA codeMEX
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current11
Highest4 (May 2006)
Lowest26 (June 2007)
First international
 Guatemala 2-3 Mexico Mexico
(Guatemala, Guatemala; 1 January, 1923)
Biggest win
Mexico Mexico 13-0 Bahamas 
(Toluca, Mexico; April 28 1987)
Biggest defeat
 England 8-0 Mexico Mexico
(London, England; May 10 1961)
World Cup
Appearances13 (first in 1930)
Best resultQuarterfinals, 1970, 1986
CONCACAF Championship
& Gold Cup
Appearances16 (first in 1965)
Best resultWinners, 1965, 1971,
1977, 1993, 1996,1998,
2003
FIFA Confederations Cup
Appearances5 (first in 1995)
Best resultWinners, 1999

The Mexico national football team – El Tri – is the national football team of Mexico, and is controlled by the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FEMEXFUT).

Mexico has qualified for thirteen World Cups, including the last four. It has reached the second round on all four without managing any further progress. Their best result was reaching the Quarterfinals in both the 1970 and 1986 FIFA World Cups, both hosted by Mexico. They have also had strong showings in the Copa America from the first time they were invited by the CONMEBOL in 1993 held in Ecuador being runner-Up in the competition (although Mexico is under the jurisdiction of CONCACAF).

History

Beginnings (1930-1970)

Mexico participated in the first World Cup in 1930 – and did not appear again in the tournament until the 1950 FIFA World Cup. Mexico dominated the CONCACAF region with superior football skills over under-developed nations like El Salvador, Panama, and United States. Their successful spell over the CONCACAF region was due to their professional league that were developing many talents and importing foreign talent from South America. Mexico superiority over other CONCACAF teams however did not surpass European and South American due to their lack of playing tournaments against South American or European teams, most international tournaments were played among CONCACAF teams which highly had no trouble in defeating and gaining no sense of experience in tactical football.

Before 1970, Mexico struggled to make much impact in the World Cup when competing against European and South American teams and won only once in five tournaments (in 1962, a 3–1 win over Czechoslovakia). However, Goalkeeper Antonio Carbajal had the distinction of being the first player ever to appear in five consecutive FIFA World Cups.

(1970 World Cup)

In 1970, Mexico was able to make a breakthrough. Hosts for the tournament, they kicked off with a scoreless draw against the Soviet Union, followed by wins over El Salvador (4–1) and Belgium (1–0). Against Italy in the quarter-finals, Mexico took the lead before losing 4–1.

(1978 World Cup)

Failing to qualify for the 1974 World Cup, Mexico could not prove its superior skills over international level as it did during the 1970 World Cup, Mexico once again failed to make an impressing start and was eliminated in the first of tournament.

(1986 World Cup)

Mexico led by Bora Milutinovic was placed in Group B where they defeated Belgium 2-1, tie with Paraguay 1-1, and defeated Iraq 1-0 winning the first place spot to reach Round of Sixteen where Mexico faced against Bulgaria easily defeating them 2-0. In the next round, Mexico lost to West Germany 0-0 (4-1 PEN). Their impressive campaing in the tournament gave many Mexican players a chance to play in Europe like Manuel Negrete, Javier Aguirre, Francisco Javier Cruz, and Luis Flores. Unfortunately due to their fielding of overage players during the 1988 World Youth Tournament Mexico once again failed to prove its superiority in World Stage Football.

Mexico was disqualified from the 1990 qualifiers due to fielding an overage player in the CONCACAF Olympic qualifying youth tournament in Guatemala for the 1988 Summer Olympics, but have since qualified for four consecutive World Cups, qualifying to the Round of 16 all four times.

The "Cachirules" episode

Mexico was disqualified from the 1990 FIFA World Cup (and any other international competition) for two years for 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.

Recent years

In the 1990s, Mexican football began experiencing more consistent international success. An important turning point was its participation in the 1993 Copa America, where they finished second in the tournament, losing to Argentina 2–1 in the final. Mexico went on to win its group (on tiebreakers) in the 1994 World Cup, emerging from the tournament's "Group of death", composed of Mexico, Italy, Ireland, and Norway. Although Mexico eventually lost in the second round to Bulgaria, this performance began a string of successful showings at football's premier event, as the team also moved on to the second round in 1998, 2002, and 2006.

Since their second place finish in the 1993 Copa America, Mexico has been a regular participant in the South American tournament and has competed well. It earned third place in 1997, 1999 and 2007 and another second-place finish in 2001. Mexico has never failed to reach the quarter finals of the Copa America and twice has had the leading scorer in the tournament (Luis Garcia in 1995 (sharing the title with Argentine striker Gabriel Batistuta) and Luis Hernández 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, shared the tournament's Golden Shoe award as top scorer with Ronaldinho, he was also awarded the Silver Ball.

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the United States proved a credible challenger to Mexico's dominance on the continental football scene, winning the 2002 Gold Cup and eliminating Mexico in the second round of the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Mexico again hosted the Gold Cup in 2003. Mexico's under-23 national team exacted a measure of revenge on the United States by eliminating them 4-0 during their qualification run to the 2004 Summer Olympics. In the 2005 Gold Cup tournament, however, Mexico was eliminated by Colombia.

The parallel emergence of the Mexico and the United States on the international stage has helped elevate the status of the CONCACAF region, and has provided a natural rivalry that has benefited the development of both national teams. The United States and Mexico regularly play friendly matches in the United States.

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. 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.

Among those that have had successful careers in European leagues are Hugo Sánchez (Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid), Luis Garcia (Atlético Madrid and Real Sociedad), and Rafael Márquez (AS Monaco and FC Barcelona). Other European-based players that have managed to succeed thus far include Carlos Salcido (PSV Eindhoven), Pavel Pardo (VfB Stuttgart), Ricardo Osorio (VfB Stuttgart), and Nery Castillo (Olympiacos) all of whom won championships with their clubs in this past 2006-2007 season.

1994 FIFA World Cup

Starting in 1994, Mexico has qualified to all World Cups (four consecutive) and has always advanced to the second round of competition.

Advancing in the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States was particularly difficult. Mexico was part of the so called "Group of Death" but finished first, after tying Italy 1-1 and beating Ireland 2-1 and losing to Norway 1-0. Mexico advanced to the round of 16, and lost against Bulgaria in penalties after being tied 1-1 in regulation.

1998 World Cup

The Mexican team was managed by coach Manuel Lapuente in a very good qualifying round in which they came in First Place in the CONCACAF side. Mexico was placed in Group E, with Holland, Korea Republic and Belgium. Mexico started against Korea Republic winning the match by a 3-1 Score, although coming from losing 1-0. Luis Hernández scored two goals for the Mexican team. The Second game was against Belgium. Belgium had started beating Mexico 2-0, that looked like a Mexican loss. Although they came back and in the 2nd Half giving entrance to the Super Substitute Jesus Arellano, Mexico came back Scoring from a Penalty captain Alberto García Aspe, and also scoring from the last minute Cuauhtémoc Blanco, that would be marked as one of the best Goals in the World Cup. The third game was against Group leaders Netherlands. The game ended in a 2-2 exciting match that Mexico scored by Ricardo Pelaez, and Luis Hernandéz in the 90th minute that would let Mexico pass to Second Round or the Round of 16 in 2nd place with 5 pts. In the Round of 16 Mexico faced a powerful Germany. Mexico started winning in a good dribble by Luis Hernandez that had 4 goals in the 1998 World Cup. Although having the lead Mexico did not manage the score and lost the game 2-1.

2002 World Cup

Under the guidance of coach Javier Aguirre, Mexico was put in Group G alongside European teams Italy and Croatia and South American team Ecuador. Mexico opened play in the 2002 FIFA World Cup with a 1–0 win over Croatia, with Cuauhtémoc Blanco scoring a penalty kick. In the second match, Mexico earned a 2–1 win over Ecuador with goals from Jared Borgetti and Gerardo Torrado. Mexico then played to a 1–1 draw against Italy thanks to a goal from Borgetti that was regarded as one of the best of the tournament. Mexico advanced from their group in first place with two wins and a draw, leaving Italy in second. In the second round Mexico played continental rivals the United States in a match that saw Mexican captain Rafael Marquez sent off for a deliberate headbutt on Cobi Jones. Mexico was defeated by the U.S. 2–0, eliminating them from the tournament.

2005 U-17 World Cup

The U-17 World cup held in Peru in 2005 meant the first under 17 World Cup for Mexico. Before this Mexico had not taken a big role in the tournament therefore, it came as a pleasant surprise when they reached the final, eventually winning the tournament. Mexico was placed in Group B along with Australia, Turkey and Uruguay, a tough group in which Turkey and Mexico came out on top. Mexico then went on to face Costa Rica in the quarterfinals which resulted in a 3–1 victory for Mexico thus, allowing them to advanced to the semifinals and face the Netherlands who they beat 4–0. This victory meant Mexico would proceed to play the final against Brazil, the country with the most championships in the competition with 3 World Cups. It was a great match which resulted in a spectacular 3–0 victory for Mexico making them first time World Champions. Two years have passed and there remains great hope in the players who contributed to Mexico's victory. Many of them who have recently incorporated themselves in the Primera División de México and others who have gone to play for great teams in Europe. Current coach for the Mexican National team, Hugo Sanchez has stated he will keep a close eye on those players who ended up victorious in the U-17 World Cup and those who recently gave a great performance in the 2007 U-20 World Cup held in Canada. Many of whom the fans expect to see playing in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. The Niños Héroes or Boy Heroes (translation in English) as they are often called are the following:

2006 World Cup

Additional information: 2006 FIFA World Cup - Group D

Mexico played a series of friendlies in preparation for the World Cup in the United States of America, 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 in Germany. The eight seeded teams consisted of Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Mexico. This was the first time a non-hosting CONCACAF nation was seeded. Mexico was put in Group D with Iran, Angola and Portugal.

Mexico won their opening match 3–1 against Iran, with two goals from Omar Bravo and one by Zinha. 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. The Mexicans scored in the 5th minute with a goal by captain Rafael Márquez. Four minutes later, an own goal by an injured Jared Borgetti allowed Argentina to equalize. The score remained 1–1 after ninety minutes, and in extra time, an exceptional volley by Maxi Rodríguez in the second period of extra time brought about a 2–1 win for Argentina.

Argentine-Mexican coach Ricardo Lavolpe stepped down as coach after the tournament, and was succeeded by Hugo Sánchez.

Copa America 2007

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 23' and Ramon Morales 28')in their first match. They then went on to defeat Ecuador 2-1(goals from: Nery Castillo 21' and Omar Bravo 79'). For their final match they tied 0-0 with Chile. With those results Mexico came first in Group B with seven points.

Quarter finals couldn't have gone any better. They beat Paraguay 6-0 (goals from: Nery Castillo 5' & 38', Gerardo Torrado 27', Fernando Arce 79', Cuauhtémoc Blanco 87', and Omar Bravo 91'). Although, to set some reality into the dream, Paraguay's goalie had gotten a red card almost at the start of the game and thus Paraguay was forced to use their next alternative goalie. Mexico had no trouble from there to score against a 10-man Paraguay with a third-alternative goalie.

Semifinals on the other hand went down the drain. Argentina beat Mexico 0-3. With this defeat Mexico was left to fight for third place against Uruguay, who had lost in penalties against Brazil.

Mexico won third place by beating Uruguay 3-1 (goals from Cuauhtémoc Blanco 36', Omar Bravo 68', and Andres Guardado 76).

With Jared Borgetti injured, Pavel Pardo, Ricardo Osorio, and Carlos Salcido away many fans seemed to think Mexico wouldn't do as good as it had done in the CONCACAF GOLD CUP 2007. However, this turned out to be one of the best tournaments Mexico has played.

Current Squad

The following squad was selected for the upcoming friendlies against Panama and Brazil:

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Guillermo Ochoa (1985-07-13) July 13, 1985 (age 38) 10 0 Mexico América
3 1GK Luis Ernesto Michel (1979-07-08) July 8, 1979 (age 44) 03 0 Mexico Chivas
4 1GK Alfonso Blanco (1987-07-31) July 31, 1987 (age 36) 11 0 Mexico Indios de Ciudad Juárez
5 1GK Sergio Arias (1988-02-27) February 27, 1988 (age 36) 0 0 Mexico Dorados de Sinaloa
6 2DF Omar Esparza (1988-05-21) May 21, 1988 (age 36) 01 0 Mexico Chivas
7 2DF Israel Castro (1980-08-12) August 12, 1980 (age 43) 03 0 Mexico Pumas
8 2DF Julio Cesar Dominguez (1983-03-09) March 9, 1983 (age 41) 33 8 Mexico Cruz Azul
9 2DF Edgar Mejia (1986-06-25) June 25, 1986 (age 37) 3 0 Mexico Chivas
10 2DF Jonny Magallón (1982-03-04) March 4, 1982 (age 42) 95 34 Mexico Chivas
11 2DF Hector Moreno (1978-05-24) May 24, 1978 (age 46) 25 5 Mexico Pumas
12 2DF Adrian Aldrete (1979-12-04) December 4, 1979 (age 44) 6 0 Mexico Morelia
13 2DF Fausto Pinto (1984-11-07) November 7, 1984 (age 39) 11 1 Mexico Pachuca
15 2DF Carlos Salcido (1980-04-02) April 2, 1980 (age 44) 42 3 Netherlands PSV Eindhoven
17 3MF Emmanuel Cerda (1986-03-01) March 1, 1986 (age 38) 10 0 Mexico Tigres
20 3MF Daniel Guerrero (1985-12-28) December 28, 1985 (age 38) 2 0 Mexico Atlante
21 3MF Jaime Correa (1987-04-03) April 3, 1987 (age 37) 1 0 Mexico Pachuca
22 3MF Patricio Araujo (1982-05-13) May 13, 1982 (age 42) 25 2 Mexico Chivas
24 3MF Gerardo Torrado (1973-04-30) April 30, 1973 (age 51) 77 4 Mexico Cruz Azul
25 3MF Jorge Hernandez (1976-08-26) August 26, 1976 (age 47) 77 4 Mexico Atlas
25 3MF Gerardo Rodríguez (1976-08-26) August 26, 1976 (age 47) 57 0 Mexico Pachuca
25 3MF Edgar Eduardo Castillo (1986-10-08) October 8, 1986 (age 37) 1 0 Mexico Santos
25 3MF Fernando Arce (1980-04-24) April 24, 1980 (age 44) 23 2 Mexico Monarcas Morelia
25 3MF Andres Guardado (1986-03-28) March 28, 1986 (age 38) 24 3 Spain Deportivo La Coruña
25 4FW Luis Angel Landin (1985-07-23) July 23, 1985 (age 38) 04 0 Mexico Monarcas Morelia
25 4FW Nery Castillo (1984-06-13) June 13, 1984 (age 39) 10 5 Ukraine Shaktar Donetsk
25 4FW Giovani dos Santos (1989-05-11) May 11, 1989 (age 35) 0 0 Spain F.C Barcelona
25 4FW Cesar Villaluz (1988-07-18) July 18, 1988 (age 35) 57 0 Mexico Cruz Azul
25 4FW Carlos Vela (1989-03-01) March 1, 1989 (age 35) 0 0 Spain Osasuna
25 4FW Juan Carlos Mosqueda (1985-04-17) April 17, 1985 (age 39) 0 0 Mexico América
25 4FW Juan Carlos Cacho (1983-05-03) May 3, 1983 (age 41) 03 0 Mexico Pachuca

Competitive Record

Top 10 Goalscorers

Players in Bold text are still active with Mexico.

Football Player No. of goals
1. Jared Borgetti 43
2. Luis Hernández 35
3. Carlos Hermosillo 35
4. Cuauhtémoc Blanco 34
5. Enrique Borja 31
6. Zague 30
7. Hugo Sánchez 29
8. Luis Flores 29
9. Luis Garcia 29
10. Benjamin Galindo 28

Most Appearences (Caps)

Players in Bold text are still active with Mexico.

Football Player No. of Caps
1. Claudio Suarez 178
2. Pavel Pardo 139
3. Jorge Campos 129
4. Ramon Ramirez 121
5. Alberto Garcia Aspe 109
6. Cuauhtémoc Blanco 97
7. Carlos Hermosillo 90
8. Luis Hernández 87
9. Jared Borgetti 87
10. Salvador Carmona 85
10. Oswaldo Sánchez 85

List of Goalscorers in World Cups

Player Goals Year
Juan Carreño 1 1930
Manuel Rosas 2 1930
Roberto Gayón 1 1930
Héctor Ortíz 1 1950
Horacio Casarín 1 1950
José Lamadrid 1 1954
Tomás Balcázar 1 1954
Jaime Belmonte 1 1958
Isidoro Díaz 1 1962
Alfredo del Águila 1 1962
Héctor Hernández 1 1962
Enrique Borja 1 1966
Javier Valdivia 2 1970
Javier Fragoso 1 1970
Ignacio Basaguren 1 1970
Gustavo Peña 1 1970
José González 1 1970
Arturo Vázquez 1 1978
Víctor Rangel 1 1978
Fernando Quirarte 2 1986
Hugo Sánchez 1 1986
Luis Flores 1 1986
Manuel Negrete 1 1986
Raúl Servín 1 1986
Luis García 2 1994
Marcelino Bernal 1 1994
Alberto García Aspe 2 1994-1998
Luis Hernández 4 1998
Ricardo Peláez 2 1998
Cuauhtémoc Blanco 2 1998-2002
Jared Borgetti 2 2002
Gerardo Torrado 1 2002
Omar Bravo 2 2006
Zinha 1 2006
Francisco Fonseca 1 2006
Rafael Márquez 1 2006

Previous World Cup squads

 

Notable players

Notable Coaches

Schedule and Recent Results

Date Location Opponent Score1 Competition Mexico scorers Opponent scorers
February 7, 2007 Glendale, Arizona  United States 0-2 F None Conrad 52', Donovan 91+'
February 28, 2007 San Diego, California  Venezuela 3-1 F Guardado 25', Arce 34' , Blanco 47' (pen) Arizmendi 82'
March 25, 2007 San Nicolás, Nuevo León  Paraguay 2-1 F Borgetti 78', 82' Santa Cruz 88'
March 28, 2007 Oakland, California  Ecuador 4-2 F Palencia 1', Marquez 73', Bravo 84', Bautista 87' Tenorio 44', Espionza 55'
June 2, 2007 San Luis, San Luis Potosi  Iran 4-0 F Borgetti 2', Lozano 27', Fonseca 80', Torrado 85' None
June 5, 2007 Mexico City  Paraguay 0-1 F None Cardozo 89'
June 8, 2007 East Rutherford, New Jersey  Cuba 2-1 GCF Borgetti 38', Castillo 56' Alcántara 23'
June 10, 2007 East Rutherford, New Jersey  Honduras 1-2 GCF Blanco 29' (pen) Costly 57', 90'
June 13, 2007 Houston, Texas  Panama 1-0 GCF Salcido 60' None
June 17, 2007 Houston, Texas  Costa Rica 1-0 GCF Borgetti 97' None
June 21, 2007 Chicago, Illinois  Guadeloupe 1-0 GCF Pardo 70' None
June 24, 2007 Chicago, Illinois  United States 1-2 GCF Guardado 44' Donovan 62' (pen), Feilhaber 73'
June 27, 2007 Puerto Ordaz, Bolívar  Brazil 2-0 CAF Castillo 23', Morales 28' None
July 1, 2007 Maturín, Monagas  Ecuador 2-1 CAF Castillo 21', Bravo 80' Edison Mendez 85'
July 4, 2007 Puerto la Cruz, Anzoátegui  Chile 0-0 CAF None None
July 8, 2007 Maturín, Monagas  Paraguay 6-0 CAF Castillo 4´ (pen), Torrado 26', Castillo 38', Arce 78', Blanco 86´(pen), Bravo 90´ None
July 11, 2007 Puerto Ordaz, Ciudad Guayana  Argentina 0-3 CAF None Heinze 44', Messi 61', Riquelme 66' (pen)
July 14 , 2007 Caracas, Venezuela  Uruguay 3-1 CAF Blanco 37' (pen), Bravo 68', Guardado 75' Abreu 21'
August 22, 2007 Commerce City  Colombia 0-1 F None Jaime Castrillón 51'
September 9, 2007 Puebla, Puebla  Panama F
September 12, 2007 Boston  Brazil F
October 17, 2007 Los Angeles  China F

1 - Mexico score always listed first

Key

Titles

Preceded by Confederations Cup Champions
1999 (First title) 		Succeeded by
Preceded by North American Champions
1965 (First title) 		Succeeded by
Preceded by North American Champions
1971 (Second title) 		Succeeded by
Preceded by North American Champions
1977 (Third title) 		Succeeded by
Preceded by North American Champions
1993 (Fourth title)
1996 (Fifth title)
1998 (Sixth title) 		Succeeded by
Preceded by North American Champions
2003 (Seventh title) 		Succeeded by

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External links

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