{{Short description|Men's association football team}} {{About|the men's team|the women's team|Mexico women's national football team}} {{Redirect|El Tri|the band|El Tri (band)}} {{pp-semi-indef}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2025}} {{Infobox national football team | Name = Mexico | Badge = Mexico national football team crest.svg <!-- Please do NOT remove this image. It was conceived to represent the national team, NOT the federation. --> | Badge_size = 165px | Nickname = ''{{lang|es|El Tri}}''<br>''{{lang|es|El Tricolor}}'' | Association = Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF) | Confederation = CONCACAF (North America) | Sub-confederation = NAFU (North America) | Coach = Javier Aguirre | Captain = Edson Álvarez | Most caps = Andrés Guardado (180) | Top scorer = Javier Hernández (52) | Home Stadium = Estadio Azteca | FIFA Trigramme = MEX | FIFA Rank = {{FIFA World Rankings|MEX}} | FIFA max = 4 | FIFA max date = February–June 1998, August 2003, April 2004, June 2004, May–June 2006 | FIFA min = 40 | FIFA min date = July 2015 | Elo Rank = {{World Football Elo Ratings|Mexico}} | Elo max = 4 | Elo max date = June 2016 | Elo min = 47 | Elo min date = February 1979 | pattern_la1 = _mex26h | pattern_b1 = _mex26hA | pattern_ra1 = _mex26h | pattern_sh1 = _mex26h | pattern_so1 = _mex26h | leftarm1 = 3a7257 | body1 = 3a7257 | rightarm1 = 3a7257 | shorts1 = ffffff | socks1 = DE0000 | pattern_la2 = _mex26a | pattern_b2 = _mex26a | pattern_ra2 = _mex26a | pattern_sh2 = _mex26a | pattern_so2 = _mex26al | leftarm2 = ffffff | body2 = ffffff | rightarm2 = ffffff | shorts2 = 0d392d | socks2 = ffffff | pattern_la3 = _mex26t | pattern_b3 = _mex26t | pattern_ra3 = _mex26t | pattern_sh3 = _mex26t | pattern_so3 = _mex26tl | leftarm3 = 000000 | body3 = 000000 | rightarm3 = 000000 | shorts3 = 000000 | socks3 = 000000 | First game = {{fb|MEX|1916}} 2–1 {{fb-rt|GUA|1871}}<br>(Mexico City, Mexico; 9 December 1923) | Largest win = {{fb|MEX}} 13–0 {{fb-rt|BAH}}<br>(Toluca, Mexico; 28 April 1987) | Largest loss = {{fb|ENG}} 8–0 {{fb-rt|MEX|1934}}<br>(London, England; 10 May 1961) | World cup apps = 18<!--as of 2026--> | World cup first = 1930 | World cup best = Quarter-finals (1970, 1986) | Regional name = CONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup | Regional cup apps = 26<!--as of 2025--> | Regional cup first = 1963 | Regional cup best = '''Champions''' (1965, 1971, 1977, 1993, 1996, 1998, 2003, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2019, 2023, 2025) | 2ndRegional name = CONCACAF Nations League | 2ndRegional cup apps = 4<!--as of 2025--> | 2ndRegional cup first = 2019–20 | 2ndRegional cup best = '''Champions''' (2025) | 3rdRegional name = CONCACAF Cup | 3rdRegional cup apps = 1 | 3rdRegional cup first = 2015 | 3rdRegional cup best = '''Champions''' (2015) | Confederations cup apps = 7 | Confederations cup first = 1995 | Confederations cup best = '''Champions''' (1999) | 4thRegional name = Copa América | 4thRegional cup apps = 11<!--as of 2024--> | 4thRegional cup first = 1993 | 4thRegional cup best = Runners-up (1993, 2001) | medaltemplates = {{MedalCompetition|FIFA Confederations Cup}} {{MedalGold|1999 Mexico|Team}} {{MedalBronze|1995 Saudi Arabia|Team}} {{MedalCompetition|CONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup}} {{MedalGold|1965 Guatemala|Team}} {{MedalGold|1971 Trinidad and Tobago|Team}} {{MedalGold|1977 Mexico|Team}} {{MedalGold|1993 Mexico and United States|Team}} {{MedalGold|1996 United States|Team}} {{MedalGold|1998 United States|Team}} {{MedalGold|2003 Mexico and United States|Team}} {{MedalGold|2009 United States|Team}} {{MedalGold|2011 United States|Team}} {{MedalGold|2015 Canada and United States|Team}} {{MedalGold|2019 Costa Rica, Jamaica and United States|Team}} {{MedalGold|2023 Canada and United States|Team}} {{MedalGold|2025 Canada and United States|Team}} {{MedalSilver|1967 Honduras|Team}} {{MedalSilver|2007 United States|Team}} {{MedalSilver|2021 United States|Team}} {{MedalBronze|1973 Haiti|Team}} {{MedalBronze|1981 Honduras|Team}} {{MedalBronze|1991 United States|Team}} {{MedalCompetition|CONCACAF Nations League}} {{MedalGold|2025 United States|Team}} {{MedalSilver|2020 United States|Team}} {{MedalSilver|2024 United States|Team}} {{MedalBronze|2023 United States|Team}} {{MedalCompetition|CONCACAF Cup}} {{MedalGold|2015 United States|Team}} {{MedalCompetition|Copa América}} {{MedalSilver|1993 Ecuador|Team}} {{MedalSilver|2001 Colombia|Team}} {{MedalBronze|1997 Bolivia|Team}} {{MedalBronze|1999 Paraguay|Team}} {{MedalBronze|2007 Venezuela|Team}} {{MedalCompetition|Panamerican Championship}} {{MedalBronze|1960 Costa Rica|Team}} {{MedalCompetition|NAFC Championship}} {{MedalGold|1947 Cuba|Team}} {{MedalGold|1949 Mexico|Team}} {{MedalCompetition|North American Nations Cup}} {{MedalGold|1991 United States|Team}} {{MedalSilver|1990 Canada|Team}} {{MedalCompetition|Central American and Caribbean Games}} {{MedalGold|1935 El Salvador|Team}} {{MedalGold|1938 Panama|Team}} | website = {{url|https://miseleccion.mx/|miseleccion.mx}} }}
The '''Mexico national football team''' ({{Langx|es|Selección de fútbol de México}}) represents Mexico in men's international football, which is governed by the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol ({{Langx|en|Mexican Football Federation}}) founded in 1927. It has been an affiliate member of FIFA since 1929 and a founding affiliate member of CONCACAF since 1961. Regionally, it is an affiliate member of NAFU in the North American Zone. From 1946 to 1961, it was a member of NAFC, the former governing body of football in North America and a predecessor confederation of CONCACAF, and also a member of PFC, the former unified confederation of the Americas.
Mexico has qualified for the FIFA World Cup eighteen times and has qualified consecutively since 1994, making it one of six countries to do so.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://eljalisco.com/mexicos-world-cup-soccer-history/ |title=Mexico's World Cup Soccer History |website=eljalisco.com |access-date=15 June 2017 |archive-date=29 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170629101937/http://eljalisco.com/mexicos-world-cup-soccer-history/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It is one of four CONCACAF teams to have advanced to the knockout stage, reaching the quarter-finals twice (1970 and 1986) both as hosts, and also reaching the round of 16 in seven editions. On 13 July 1930, Mexico played with France in the first match in World Cup history in Uruguay 1930. In 2026, Mexico will host the World Cup for the third time. It has qualified for the FIFA Confederations Cup seven times, being the only CONCACAF team and the only non-European or South American team to have won a FIFA global competition, winning the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup as hosts, defeating Brazil 4–3.
Mexico has participated twenty-six times in CONCACAF's premier continental competition, it is the most successful team in its confederation, winning 15 CONCACAF continental titles (10 CONCACAF Gold Cup titles, 3 CONCACAF Championship titles, one CONCACAF Nations League and one CONCACAF Cup). It has participated eleven times in the Copa América, finishing as runners-up twice (1993 and 2001) and finishing in third place three times. It also participated three times in the Panamerican Championship, finishing in third place in 1960.
Regionally, the team won two NAFC Championship titles, one North American Nations Cup, and two gold medals at the Central American and Caribbean Games.
It is one of eight nations{{efn|Along with Germany, Brazil, Italy, Argentina, France, Spain, and Uruguay.}} to have won two of the three most important global football competitions that are recognized and endorsed by FIFA (World Cup, Confederations Cup, and Olympic football tournament), winning the 1999 Confederations Cup<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.supersport.com/football/fifa-confederations-cup/mexico-1999|title=Mexico 1999|website=SuperSport.com|access-date=25 August 2018|archive-date=16 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130616014724/https://www.supersport.com/football/fifa-confederations-cup/mexico-1999|url-status=live}}</ref> with the senior team and the 2012 Olympic football tournament<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/12/sports/olympics/mexico-downs-brazil-in-olympics-soccer.html |title=Mexico Has Its Moment in Upset Over Brazil |work=The New York Times |date=11 August 2012 |access-date=25 August 2018 |last1=Borden |first1=Sam |archive-date=29 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629102340/https://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/12/sports/olympics/mexico-downs-brazil-in-olympics-soccer.html |url-status=live }}</ref> with the under-23 team.
==History== ===Early years=== Football in Mexico was first organized in the early 20th century by European immigrant groups, notably miners from Cornwall, England, and in later years Spanish exiles fleeing the Spanish Civil War.
The team's first match was played on 9 December 1923 at ''Parque España'' in Mexico City, beating Guatemala 2–1, which was the first match of a series of international friendlies played against Guatemala. The second match played on 12 December was won by Mexico 2–0, and the final match of the series, played on 16 December, ended in a 3–3 draw.<ref name="Femexfut">{{cite web| title=History of the National football team| website=femexfut.org.mx| publisher=Mexican Football Federation| url=http://www.femexfut.org.mx/portalv2/(wor2cn45znbm4tnjnmy11j45)/default.aspx#top| access-date=1 May 2008| archive-date=30 April 2008| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080430220731/http://www.femexfut.org.mx/portalv2/(zvexh045l2gd5k45v4s1qp45)/default.aspx#top| url-status=live}}</ref> The manager for this team was Rafael Garza Gutiérrez.<ref name="Femexfut"/>
It would be another four years before the national team would be represented in international friendlies. Mexico faced Spain, drawing 3–3 on 19 June 1927. During this series, the team also played against Nacional de Montevideo, losing 1–3.<ref name="The Start; El Comienzo">{{cite web| title=The Start; El Comienzo| publisher=Televisa| url=http://www.esmas.com/seleccionmexicana/historia/313563.html| access-date=1 May 2008| archive-date=4 October 2003| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031004084233/http://www.esmas.com/seleccionmexicana/historia/313563.html| url-status=dead}}</ref>
===Formation=== [[File:Mexico 1930 vs france.jpg|thumb|left|The Mexico national team before the first ever World Cup game against France in 1930]]
In 1927, the first official governing football body in Mexico was founded. The 1928 Olympic Football Tournament was Mexico's first official international competition, where Mexico lost to Spain 1–7 in the round of 16.<ref>{{cite web| title=The First Olympics| publisher=Televisa| url=http://www.esmas.com/seleccionmexicana/historia/313563.html| access-date=1 May 2008| archive-date=4 October 2003| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031004084233/http://www.esmas.com/seleccionmexicana/historia/313563.html| url-status=dead}}</ref>
Mexico participated in the inaugural 1930 FIFA World Cup in Uruguay, grouped with Argentina, Chile, and France. Mexico took part in the first World Cup match ever, a 4–1 loss to France, with Mexico's first World Cup goal scored by Juan Carreño.<ref>{{cite web| title=Mexico-France Match Report| publisher=FIFA| url=http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/w/pwc/mr_1086.html| access-date=19 June 2008| archive-date=11 March 2007| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311125352/http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/w/pwc/mr_1086.html| url-status=live}}</ref> In their second match, Mexico fell to Chile 3–0. Mexico's third match, against Argentina, featured the first penalty of the tournament, scored by Mexico's Manuel Rosas, although Mexico would go on to lose this match by a score of 6–3.<ref>{{cite web| title=Six countries entered bidding for first World Cup. Hello.| work=The Times of India| url=http://sport.indiatimes.com/soccerarticleshow/1533342.cms| access-date=7 May 2007| archive-date=15 June 2006| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060615213553/http://sport.indiatimes.com/soccerarticleshow/1533342.cms| url-status=live}}</ref>
===Post-WWII=== thumb|left|Mexican squad in April 1952 Mexico did not appear in another World Cup tournament until 1950. Despite being the strongest team in the North American Football Confederation and its successor, CONCACAF, Mexico struggled to make much of an impact in the World Cup before 1970, and found it difficult to compete against European and South American teams. However, goalkeeper Antonio Carbajal has the distinction of being the first player ever to appear in five consecutive World Cups.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://es.fifa.com/newscentre/news/newsid=94525.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100617213754/http://es.fifa.com/newscentre/news/newsid=94525.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 June 2010|title=Antonio Carbajal, el eterno Cinco Copas|language=es|publisher=FIFA|date=26 October 2004}}</ref>
In 1965, Mexico won the 1965 CONCACAF Championship to become continental champions for the first time.
[[File:Argentina v mexico 1985.jpg|thumb|Mexico vs. Argentina in Los Angeles, 1985]] Mexico hosted the 1970 World Cup and kicked off their campaign with a scoreless draw against the Soviet Union, followed by a 4–0 win over El Salvador. Mexico advanced to the next round with a victory against Belgium, and in the quarter-finals, Mexico was eliminated by Italy, losing 4–1.
Mexico failed to qualify for the 1974 World Cup in West Germany, but did make it into the 1978 finals, as they suffered an early exit after three defeats: 0–6 against the 1974 hosts, 1–3 against Tunisia, and 1–3 to Poland. Mexico failed to qualify for the 1982 World Cup.
In 1986, Mexico again hosted the World Cup. Coached by Bora Milutinović, Mexico was placed in Group B where they defeated Belgium 2–1, drew 1–1 with Paraguay, and defeated Iraq 1–0. El Tri topped their group, and advanced to the next round where they defeated Bulgaria 2–0. In the quarter-finals, Mexico lost to West Germany 1–4 in a penalty shootout after the match finished 0–0.
====1990s==== Mexico was disqualified from the 1990 FIFA World Cup (and other international competitions) after using players over the age limit in the qualifying round for the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship, known as the "''Cachirules''" scandal. The punishment was applied to all Mexico national representatives of all FIFA-sanctioned tournaments.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mexico Given Ban In Soccer|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1988/07/01/sports/mexico-given-ban-in-soccer.html|work=The New York Times|date=1 July 1988|access-date=14 June 2013|archive-date=2 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180702210208/https://www.nytimes.com/1988/07/01/sports/mexico-given-ban-in-soccer.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
In the 1990s, after hiring coach César Luis Menotti, Mexican football began experiencing greater international success. In the 1993 Copa América they finished second, losing to Argentina 2–1 in the final. At the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico won its group on tiebreakers, emerging from a group composed of Italy, Ireland, and Norway. However, Mexico lost in the round of 16 to Bulgaria on penalty kicks.
At the 1998 FIFA World Cup, Mexico was placed in a group with the Netherlands, South Korea and Belgium. Mexico won their opening fixture 3–1 against South Korea, drew Belgium 2–2, and against the Netherlands with the same score, qualifying for the round of 16. In that round, Mexico lost 2–1 to Germany.
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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mexico stun Brazil in thrilling Azteca final |url=https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/y=2014/m=8/news=mexico-stun-brazil-in-thrilling-azteca-final-2415570.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151009033937/http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/y=2014/m=8/news=mexico-stun-brazil-in-thrilling-azteca-final-2415570.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 October 2015 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref>
===21st century=== ====2000s==== Mexico was placed in Group G at the 2002 World Cup alongside Italy, Croatia, and Ecuador. Mexico started with a 1–0 win over Croatia. In the second match, Mexico earned a 2–1 win over Ecuador. Mexico then achieved a 1–1 draw against Italy. In the round of 16, Mexico played rivals United States, losing 2–0.
[[File:FIFA World Cup 2006 - ARG vs MEX.jpg|thumb|280px|right|Mexico against Argentina at the 2006 FIFA World Cup]] Mexico was one of eight seeded teams at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, and entered Group D, being drawn with Iran, Angola and Portugal. Mexico won their opening match 3–1 against Iran. In their second match, Mexico played to a 0–0 draw against Angola. After losing to Portugal 2–1, Mexico reached the round of 16, where they would be eliminated again, this time to Argentina, 2–1. Mexico's coach Ricardo Lavolpe stepped down after the tournament, and was succeeded by Hugo Sánchez.
After losing the final match of the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup 1–2 against the United States, Mexico successfully rebounded at the 2007 Copa América. Beginning by beating Brazil 2–0, they then defeated Ecuador and tied with Chile to come first in Group B. In the quarter-finals, Mexico beat Paraguay 6–0, but lost in the semi-finals 3–0 to Argentina. Mexico secured third place against Uruguay, winning 3–1.
In July 2009, Mexico won their fifth Gold Cup, and eighth CONCACAF Championship overall, after beating the United States 5–0 in the final.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/27/sports/soccer/27soccer.html?em|title=Mexico Thumps U.S. to Win Gold Cup|date=26 July 2009|work=The New York Times|access-date=27 July 2009|first=Jeré|last=Longman|archive-date=5 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111105061544/http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/27/sports/soccer/27soccer.html?em|url-status=live}}</ref>
====2010s==== [[File:FIFA World Cup 2010 France Mexico.jpg|thumbnail|250px|right|Cuauhtémoc Blanco converting his penalty kick against France at the 2010 FIFA World Cup]] Mexico qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, where they were drawn into Group A alongside host South Africa, France and Uruguay. They drew 1–1 against South Africa, defeated France 2–0, and lost 1–0 to Uruguay, and advanced to the round of 16, where they were eliminated following another defeat to Argentina, 1–3.
The 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup saw Mexico win their group with three wins and no losses. During the tournament, however, five players tested positive for the banned substance clenbuterol and were suspended from the competition.<ref>[http://goal.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/09/five-mexico-players-suspended-for-failed-drug-test/ "Five Mexico players suspended for failed drug test"]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved 9 June 2011.</ref> Mexico beat Guatemala in the quarter-finals 2–1, and Honduras 2–0 in the semi-finals. For the third-straight year, the final would be contested between Mexico and the United States; Mexico won the match 4–2,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/26/sports/soccer/in-an-early-2-0-hole-mexico-storms-back-to-win-the-gold-cup.html?_r=1&ref=soccer|title=In an Early 2-0 Hole, Mexico Storms Back to Win the Gold Cup|date=26 June 2011|work=The New York Times|access-date=27 June 2011|archive-date=13 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113114908/http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/26/sports/soccer/in-an-early-2-0-hole-mexico-storms-back-to-win-the-gold-cup.html?_r=1&ref=soccer|url-status=live}}</ref> and qualified for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil, where they were eliminated at the group stage.
Mexico placed second in their group at the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup, and advanced to the semifinals and faced Panama.<ref name=FXGC13>{{cite web | url=http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/goldcup/fixtures | title=Fox Soccer Gold Cup Schedules | access-date=13 August 2013 | archive-date=7 August 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130807222324/http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/goldcup/fixtures | url-status=live }}</ref> Mexico lost the match 2–1, their second defeat to Panama in the competition after losing to them in the group stage. The two losses to Panama were the first two times Panama had ever defeated Mexico in a Gold Cup match.<ref name=BRGC13>{{cite web | url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1715616-gold-cup-2013-results-scores-and-highlights-from-mexico-vs-panama | title=Gold Cup 2013 Results: Scores and Highlights from Mexico vs. Panama | first=Ryan | last=Rudnansky | website=Bleacher Report | date=25 July 2013 | access-date=13 August 2013 | archive-date=28 July 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130728045613/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1715616-gold-cup-2013-results-scores-and-highlights-from-mexico-vs-panama | url-status=live }}</ref>
Mexico won only two of ten matches during the fourth round of 2014 World Cup qualifying, but qualified for an intercontinental play-off as the fourth-highest placed team in the CONCACAF region.<ref name=nz>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25014361|title=Mexico beat New Zealand for 2014 World Cup place|date=20 November 2014|access-date=28 April 2014|publisher=BBC Sport|archive-date=1 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140501123440/http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25014361|url-status=live}}</ref> They defeated New Zealand 9–3 on aggregate to qualify for a sixth consecutive World Cup.<ref name=nz/> The team reached the round of 16 where they were defeated 2–1 by the Netherlands.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/29/holland-mexico-world-cup-2014-last-16-match-report|title=Holland come from behind to snatch last-gasp victory against Mexico|date=30 June 2014|access-date=5 April 2015|work=The Guardian|archive-date=4 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404113812/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/29/holland-mexico-world-cup-2014-last-16-match-report|url-status=live}}</ref>
At the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Mexico was drawn into Group C along with Trinidad and Tobago, Cuba and Guatemala. The team placed second in the group, and won the quarterfinal match against Costa Rica and semifinal against Panama, both under controversial circumstances.<ref>{{cite news|last= Schwartz|first= Nick|date= 19 July 2015|title= Costa Rica loses to Mexico in heartbreaking fashion after awful penalty call in extra time|url= http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/07/mexico-costa-rica-penalty-gold-cup|newspaper= USA Today|access-date= 31 July 2015|archive-date= 7 April 2022|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220407091545/https://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/07/mexico-costa-rica-penalty-gold-cup|url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last= McCarthy|first= Kyle|date= 22 July 2015|title= Mexico advance to Gold Cup final amid controversial calls vs. Panama|url= http://www.foxsports.com/soccer/gold-cup/story/mexico-advance-gold-cup-final-controversial-calls-panama-2-1-andres-guardado-match-report-072215|newspaper= FoxSports|access-date= 31 July 2015|archive-date= 23 February 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200223153726/https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/gold-cup/story/mexico-advance-gold-cup-final-controversial-calls-panama-2-1-andres-guardado-match-report-072215|url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last= Longman|first= Jeré|date= 23 July 2015|title= Messy Mexico-Panama Semifinal Leaves a Stain on Concacaf|url= https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/24/sports/soccer/messy-mexico-panama-semifinal-worthy-of-concacaf.html?_r=0|newspaper= The New York Times|access-date= 31 July 2015|archive-date= 7 December 2021|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20211207152655/https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/24/sports/soccer/messy-mexico-panama-semifinal-worthy-of-concacaf.html?_r=0|url-status= live}}</ref> Mexico won the Gold Cup after defeating Jamaica 3–1 in the final.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/33670944|title=Mexico 3 Jamaica 1|date=25 July 2015|work=BBC Sport|access-date=27 July 2015|archive-date=6 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151006232201/http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/33670944|url-status=live}}</ref> Two days after the final, Miguel Herrera was released as coach of the national team after an alleged physical altercation with TV Azteca announcer Christian Martinoli.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hill|first=Tim|date=28 July 2015|title=Mexico coach Miguel Herrera fired after fight with journalist|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/28/mexico-coach-miguel-herrera-fired|work=The Guardian|access-date=28 July 2015|archive-date=11 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150811173547/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/28/mexico-coach-miguel-herrera-fired|url-status=live}}</ref> On 10 October, Mexico defeated the United States 3–2 to win the inaugural edition of the CONCACAF Cup, thus earning qualification to the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mexico claim CONCACAF's spot at Confederations Cup|url=https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/y=2015/m=10/news=mexico-claim-concacaf-s-spot-at-confederations-cup-2710781.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151012142539/http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/y=2015/m=10/news=mexico-claim-concacaf-s-spot-at-confederations-cup-2710781.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 October 2015|website=FIFA.com|access-date=28 November 2016|date=11 October 2015}}</ref> The following month, Juan Carlos Osorio was hired as Mexico's 16th manager, replacing interim manager Ricardo Ferretti.<ref>{{cite news |last=Parker |first=Graham |date=10 October 2015 |title=Uncertainty prevails on both sides as USA host Mexico at Rose Bowl |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/oct/10/uncertainty-prevails-on-both-sides-as-usa-host-mexico-at-rose-bowl |newspaper=The Guardian |access-date=19 June 2016 |archive-date=15 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615154354/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/oct/10/uncertainty-prevails-on-both-sides-as-usa-host-mexico-at-rose-bowl |url-status=live }}</ref>
Mexico entered the Copa América Centenario, hosted in the United States, on a 19-match unbeaten streak that began in June 2015.<ref>{{cite news |last=Arnold |first=Jon |date=3 June 2016 |title=Both Mexico, Uruguay dismiss El Tri streak as factor |url=http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/587/copa-america/2016/06/03/24257092/both-mexico-uruguay-dismiss-el-tri-streak-as-factor |work=Goal.com |access-date=19 June 2016 |archive-date=4 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160704163429/http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/587/copa-america/2016/06/03/24257092/both-mexico-uruguay-dismiss-el-tri-streak-as-factor |url-status=live }}</ref> El Tri placed first in Group C, winning 3–1 over Uruguay and 2–0 over Jamaica, and drawing 1–1 with Venezuela.<ref>{{cite news |date=13 June 2016 |title=Copa América: Mexico through as group winners after draw with Venezuela |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jun/13/mexico-venezuela-result-copa-america-2016 |agency=Associated Press |newspaper=The Guardian |access-date=19 June 2016 |archive-date=15 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615102815/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jun/13/mexico-venezuela-result-copa-america-2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> In the quarter-final against Chile in Santa Clara, California, the team lost 7–0, ending the unbeaten streak at 22 after nearly a year.<ref>{{cite news |last=Tucker |first=Duncan |date=19 June 2016 |title=Chile humiliate Mexico in 7–0 thrashing to advance to Copa América semi-final |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jun/19/chile-humiliate-mexico-7-0-quarter-final |newspaper=The Guardian |access-date=19 June 2016 |archive-date=14 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414064200/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jun/19/chile-humiliate-mexico-7-0-quarter-final |url-status=live }}</ref> After the match, manager Osorio apologized to Mexico's fans for what he described as an "embarrassment, an accident of football".<ref>{{cite news |last=Arnold |first=Jon |date=19 June 2016 |title=Osorio, Mexico players apologize to Mexican fans after defeat |url=http://www.goal.com/en-ca/news/4197/copa-america/2016/06/19/24787552/osorio-mexico-players-apologize-to-mexican-fans-after-defeat |work=Goal.com |access-date=19 June 2016 |archive-date=22 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160622034047/http://www.goal.com/en-ca/news/4197/copa-america/2016/06/19/24787552/osorio-mexico-players-apologize-to-mexican-fans-after-defeat |url-status=live }}</ref>
At the 2017 Confederations Cup, Mexico was drawn into Group A along with Portugal, New Zealand, and hosts Russia. El Tri advanced as runners-up of the group, and lost 4–1 to Germany in the semi-finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/mexico/story/3150755/juan-carlos-osorio-calls-germanys-4-1-victory-an-unfair-scoreline-to-mexico|title=Juan Carlos Osorio: Germany's 4-1 victory 'unfair' scoreline to Mexico|publisher=ESPN|date=29 June 2017|access-date=2 July 2017|archive-date=2 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702123502/http://www.espnfc.com/mexico/story/3150755/juan-carlos-osorio-calls-germanys-4-1-victory-an-unfair-scoreline-to-mexico|url-status=live}}</ref> Mexico finished fourth in the tournament, losing 2–1 to Portugal in the third-place match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/the-match/60/post/3151315/portugal-end-confederations-cup-with-comeback-win-vs-mexico|title=Portugal earn comeback win vs. Mexico in controversy-filled third-place game|publisher=ESPN|date=2 July 2017|access-date=2 July 2017|archive-date=14 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180414010928/http://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/the-match/60/post/3151315/portugal-end-confederations-cup-with-comeback-win-vs-mexico|url-status=live}}</ref>
[[File:Ger-Mex_(16).jpg|thumb|right|200px|Héctor Herrera and Mesut Özil (Mexico v Germany) at the 2018 FIFA World Cup]] In their opening match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Mexico defeated defending champion Germany, thanks to a sole goal from Hirving Lozano, for the first time in a World Cup match.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lozano the hero as Mexico stun Germany |date=17 June 2018 |url=http://www.espn.com/soccer/club/mexico/203/blog/post/3530354/mexico-stun-germany-hirving-lozano-the-hero-in-moscow |publisher=ESPN |access-date=17 June 2018 |archive-date=18 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180618002822/http://www.espn.com/soccer/club/mexico/203/blog/post/3530354/mexico-stun-germany-hirving-lozano-the-hero-in-moscow |url-status=live }}</ref> They would go on to defeat South Korea 2–1 in their next match,<ref>{{cite news |author=AP |author-link=Associated Press |title=Mexico defeats South Korea 2-1, leads Group F in World Cup |url=http://abc7.com/sports/mexico-defeats-south-korea-2-1-in-world-cup/3642252/ |date=25 June 2018 |access-date=3 July 2018 |work=KABC-TV |publisher=ABC Inc. |archive-date=3 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180703133508/http://abc7.com/sports/mexico-defeats-south-korea-2-1-in-world-cup/3642252/ |url-status=live }}</ref> with goals from Carlos Vela and Javier Hernández,<ref>{{cite news |last=Bates |first=Steve |title=South Korea 1-2 Mexico REPORT: Arsenal flop Carlos Vela sets World Cup 2018 Group F leaders on their way to victory |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/south-korea-mexico-live-score-12573260 |date=23 June 2018 |access-date=3 July 2018 |newspaper=The Daily Mirror |archive-date=3 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180703134923/https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/south-korea-mexico-live-score-12573260 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Carlos Vela, Javier Hernandez score in Mexico's 2-1 win over South Korea |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/sports/fifa-world-cup-2018-south-korea-vs-mexico-live-score-group-f-match-free-streaming-details-world-cup-news-russia-118062300531_1.html |date=23 June 2018 |access-date=3 July 2018 |newspaper=Business Standard |archive-date=3 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180703133755/https://www.business-standard.com/article/sports/fifa-world-cup-2018-south-korea-vs-mexico-live-score-group-f-match-free-streaming-details-world-cup-news-russia-118062300531_1.html |url-status=live }}</ref> before falling 3–0 to Sweden in the last group stage match.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Keh |first1=Andrew |last2=Wagner |first2=James |title=Mexico Loses to Sweden. Mexico Advances. Celebrate? |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/27/sports/world-cup/mexico-vs-sweden.html |date=27 June 2018 |access-date=3 July 2018 |newspaper=New York Times |archive-date=3 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180703133815/https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/27/sports/world-cup/mexico-vs-sweden.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Despite the loss, Mexico qualified to the round of 16 for the seventh-consecutive tournament.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lawrence |first=Amy |title=Sweden cruise to victory over Mexico as both qualify for World Cup last 16 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/27/mexico-sweden-world-cup-group-f-match-report |date=27 June 2018 |access-date=3 July 2018 |newspaper=The Guardian |publisher=Guardian News and Media Limited |archive-date=2 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180702181655/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/27/mexico-sweden-world-cup-group-f-match-report |url-status=live }}</ref> In the round of 16, Mexico was defeated 2–0 by Brazil;<ref>{{cite news |last=Macrae |first=Alexander |title=Brazil defeat Mexico 2-0, advance to quarterfinals |url=http://www.euronews.com/2018/07/02/world-cup-live-mexico-v-brazil |date=2 July 2018 |access-date=3 July 2018 |work=Euronews |archive-date=2 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180702155854/http://www.euronews.com/2018/07/02/world-cup-live-mexico-v-brazil |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Gonzalez |first=Roger |title=Brazil vs. Mexico final score, recap: Neymar scores, Brazil knocks El Tri out of World Cup |url=https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/world-cup/news/brazil-vs-mexico-final-score-recap-neymar-scores-winner-knock-el-tri-out-of-world-cup/ |date=2 July 2018 |access-date=3 July 2018 |work=CBS Sports |publisher=CBS |archive-date=3 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180703133547/https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/world-cup/news/brazil-vs-mexico-final-score-recap-neymar-scores-winner-knock-el-tri-out-of-world-cup/ |url-status=live }}</ref> the defeat meant that for the seventh tournament in a row, Mexico failed to reach the quarterfinals since they last hosted the World Cup in 1986.<ref>{{cite journal |last=McMahon |first=Bobby |author-link=Bobby McMahon |title=2018 World Cup: Mexico Fails To Crack The Round Of 16 Glass Ceiling For Seventh Time In A Row |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobbymcmahon/2018/07/02/2018-world-cup-mexico-fails-to-crack-the-round-of-16-glass-ceiling-for-seventh-time-in-a-row/#1110beee33f9 |date=2 July 2018 |access-date=3 July 2018 |journal=Forbes |archive-date=3 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180703011756/https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobbymcmahon/2018/07/02/2018-world-cup-mexico-fails-to-crack-the-round-of-16-glass-ceiling-for-seventh-time-in-a-row/#1110beee33f9 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 28 July, Juan Carlos Osorio left as head coach on the expiry of his contract.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44992206 |title=Juan Carlos Osorio: Mexico manager quits after three years |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=28 July 2018 |archive-date=28 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728190835/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44992206 |url-status=live }}</ref>
In January 2019, Gerardo Martino was appointed as Mexico's new head coach, becoming the third Argentine to coach the national team.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/07/sports/tata-martino-mexio.html |title=Tata Martino Is Named Mexico's National Team Coach |newspaper=New York Times |access-date=7 January 2019 |archive-date=7 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190707215757/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/07/sports/tata-martino-mexio.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In that year's Gold Cup tournament, they won all three group stage matches, defeated Costa Rica in penalties 5–4 following a 1–1 draw in the quarter-final and won against Haiti in the semi-final. Mexico won the Gold Cup after defeating the United States 1–0 in the final.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Mexico Turns Tide, Wins Gold Cup Title Again vs. Wasteful USMNT|url=https://www.si.com/soccer/2019/07/07/mexico-usa-gold-cup-title-dos-santos-pizarro-pulisic-berhalter|magazine=Sports Illustrated|first=Brian|last=Straus|date=7 July 2019}}</ref>
====2020s==== Mexico finished runners-up in the 2021 CONCACAF Nations League Final and the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup, both in losses to the United States. At the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Mexico finished third in Group C behind Argentina and Poland (due to goal difference), making it the first time since 1978 that Mexico were eliminated in the group stage (the 1982 and 1990 World Cup tournaments, in which Mexico did not participate, notwithstanding). This led to the end of Mexico's streak of reaching the round of 16 (which it had done in the previous seven World Cups), and as a result head coach Gerardo Martino stepped down immediately after the elimination.<ref>{{cite magazine|date=November 30, 2022|title=Mexico Coach Tata Martino Out After World Cup Elimination|url=https://www.si.com/soccer/2022/12/01/mexico-coach-tata-martino-out-after-world-cup-elimination|access-date=December 1, 2022|magazine=Sports Illustrated}}</ref>
In February 2023, Diego Cocca was appointed as the new head coach, the fourth Argentine to take the job.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/mexico-mex/story/4873370/mexico-confirm-ex-tigres-boss-diego-cocca-as-new-head-coach|title=Diego Cocca confirmed as new Mexico coach|date=10 February 2023|publisher=ESPN|access-date=10 February 2023|archive-date=10 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230210222505/https://www.espn.com/soccer/mexico-mex/story/4873370/mexico-confirm-ex-tigres-boss-diego-cocca-as-new-head-coach|url-status=live}}</ref> The same month, Mexico automatically qualified for the 2026 World Cup as co-host. In the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League semi-finals, Mexico suffered a 0–3 defeat to the United States, which caused even more widespread outrage in Mexico.<ref>{{cite news|title=USMNT defeats Mexico to advance to CONCACAF Nations League final, Christian Pulisic scores 2 goals|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4615229/2023/06/16/usmnt-mexico-concacaf-nations-league/|work=The Athletic|date=16 June 2023 |access-date=16 June 2023|archive-date=16 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230616135353/https://theathletic.com/4615229/2023/06/16/usmnt-mexico-concacaf-nations-league/|url-status=live}}</ref> They defeated Panama 1–0 in the third place match that was largely boycotted by Mexican fans;<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brennan |first=Joe |date=2023-06-18 |title=Mexico fans boycott third-place game against Panama after USMNT defeat |url=https://en.as.com/soccer/mexico-fans-boycott-third-place-game-against-panama-after-usmnt-defeat-n/ |access-date=2023-08-25 |website=Diario AS |language=en-us}}</ref> the following day, Cocca was dismissed from his post, with Jaime Lozano appointed on an interim basis to take charge for the forthcoming Gold Cup.<ref>{{cite web|title=Diego Cocca dismissed as Mexico manager after just four months in charge following Nations League rout by USMNT|url=https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/diego-cocca-dismissed-mexico-manager-four-months-nations-league-rout-usmnt/blt2d820fa3f7bb4f61|publisher=Goal|access-date=19 June 2023|archive-date=19 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230619211743/https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/diego-cocca-dismissed-mexico-manager-four-months-nations-league-rout-usmnt/blt2d820fa3f7bb4f61|url-status=live}}</ref> Mexico won the tournament, defeating Panama 1–0 in the final.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 July 2023 |title=Mexico beats Panama in Gold Cup final with late Gimenez goal |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/678990 |access-date=17 July 2023 |publisher=ESPN}}</ref> After the win, Lozano was appointed as head coach on a permanent basis.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story?id=38170816|title=Jaime Lozano named permanent men's coach for Mexico|publisher=ESPN|date=11 August 2023}}</ref> However, following an underwhelming group stage exit from the 2024 Copa América, on 16 July, Lozano was dismissed from his position.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40566753/mexico-lozano-part-ways-early-copa-america-exit|title=Mexico, Lozano part ways after early Copa América exit |publisher=ESPN|date=16 July 2024}}</ref> Six days later, Javier Aguirre was named Mexico's new head coach, his third spell with the national side.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40619552/mexico-javier-aguirre-head-coach-rafa-marquez-assistant|title=Mexico names Javier Aguirre head coach, Rafa Marquez assistant|publisher=ESPN|date=22 July 2024}}</ref> In March 2025, Mexico won its first Nations League title, beating Panama 2–1 in the final at SoFi Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mexico beat Panama with stoppage-time penalty for CONCACAF Nations League title|work=Reuters |date=24 March 2025 |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/mexico-beat-panama-with-stoppage-time-penalty-concacaf-nations-league-title-2025-03-24/|access-date=24 March 2025}}</ref>
==Home stadium== {{Main|Estadio Azteca}} [[File:Estadio Azteca1706p2.jpg|thumbnail|right|Azteca Stadium is the home of the Mexico national team.]] The Estadio Azteca, also known in Spanish as "''El Coloso de Santa Úrsula''", was built in 1966. It is the official home stadium of the Mexico national team, as well as the Mexican club team Club América. It has an official capacity of 87,523,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |title=2026 FIFA World Cup Bid Book |page=161 |access-date=5 April 2018 |archive-date=15 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915131958/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://stadiumdb.com/news/2016/04/mexico_azteca_to_lose_capacity_again|title=Mexico: Azteca to lose capacity again|website=StadiumDB.com|date=4 April 2016|access-date=10 April 2016|archive-date=8 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160408082831/http://stadiumdb.com/news/2016/04/mexico_azteca_to_lose_capacity_again|url-status=live}}</ref> making it the largest football-specific stadium in the Americas and the third largest football stadium in the world. The stadium hosted the FIFA World Cup Final in 1970 and 1986, and the stadium will host the tournament again in 2026.
Friendly matches hosted by the Mexico national team often take place in stadiums across the United States, which are marketed under the branding MEXTOUR by FMF. From 2000 to 2019, the national team played 110 friendlies in the United States, which were criticized as "cash grabs" by fans.<ref>{{cite news |last=Marshall |first=Tom |date=October 27, 2020 |title=FMF chief defends Mexico friendlies in U.S.: 'I will always support these matches' |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37608203/fmf-chief-defends-mexico-friendlies-us-always-support-matches |publisher=ESPN |accessdate=March 22, 2024}}</ref> In 2022, the team played 15 matches in the United States and averaged over 52,000 in attendance at each of them; several were played at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, which El Tri head coach Jaime Lozano labeled as "the second home of the Mexican national team".<ref>{{cite news |last=Nudelstejer |first=Abraham |date=March 20, 2024 |title=USA prepares for pro-Mexico crowds on home soil, at El Tri's 'second home' AT&T Stadium |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/fc-dallas/2024/03/20/usa-prepares-for-pro-mexico-crowds-on-home-soil-at-el-tris-second-home-of-att-stadium/ |work=Dallas Morning News |accessdate=March 22, 2024}}</ref> Additional friendlies under the MEXTOUR brand are also played in Mexico, including at the Azteca for special occasions.{{cn|date=March 2024}}
==Team image== ===Kit=== {{Commons|Mexico national football team kits}} {{Commons|Mexico national football team kits (goalkeeper kits)}} The Mexico national team traditionally utilizes a tricolor system, composed of green shirts, white shorts and red socks, which originate from the national flag of Mexico, known as the ''tricolor''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mexico.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2010/adidas-releases-mexicos-2010-kit.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100521045358/http://mexico.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2010/adidas-releases-mexicos-2010-kit.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 May 2010|title=Adidas Releases Mexico's 2010 World Cup Kit - Mexico|date=21 May 2010}}</ref> Until the mid-1950s, Mexico wore a predominantly maroon kit, with black or dark blue shorts.
In 2015, Adidas released a new all-black color scheme for Mexico's home kit. Green, white and red remain as accent colors.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2015/1/30/7952733/mexico-kits-jerseys-adidas-photos|title=Mexico unveil new kits, will not wear green shirts|date=30 January 2015|work=SB Nation|access-date=10 December 2017|archive-date=18 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180618230358/https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2015/1/30/7952733/mexico-kits-jerseys-adidas-photos|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2017, the Mexico national team's jerseys were updated to reflect their Spanish names correctly spelled, with the accent diacritic mark.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/23/insider/mexico-world-cup-spanish-accent-marks.html|title=World Cup Soccer's Spanish Accent Mark: For Mexico and a Times Editor, It's a Win-Win|first=Randal C.|last=Archibold|newspaper=The New York Times|date=23 June 2018|access-date=23 January 2020|archive-date=30 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191130162931/https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/23/insider/mexico-world-cup-spanish-accent-marks.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Kit suppliers === {| class="wikitable" |- ! Kit supplier ! Period |- |{{flagicon|USA}} 20px Levi's || 1978–1979 |- |{{flagicon|USA}} 20px Pony || 1980–1983 |- |{{flagicon|FRG}} 20px Adidas || 1983–1990 |- |{{flagicon|ENG}} 20px Umbro || 1991–1994 |- |{{flagicon|MEX}} 20px Aba Sport || 1995–1998 |- |{{flagicon|MEX}} 20px Garcis || 1999–2000 |- |{{flagicon|MEX}} Atletica ||2000–2002 |- |{{flagicon|USA}} 20px Nike || 2003–2006 |- |{{flagicon|FRG}} 20px Adidas || 2007–present |}
===Media coverage=== All of Mexico matches are shown live on both over-the-air networks Televisa and TV Azteca in Mexico until 2034 but in 2027, 2028, and 2029, the Mexico matches during CONCACAF Nations League final four and Gold Cup is excluded on the package after the American OTT streaming platform Netflix scores the new big deal with CONCACAF for viewers in Mexico.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mexiconewsdaily.com/lifestyle/netflix-exclusive-deal-includes-the-nations-league-finals/|title=Netflix Exclusive Deal Includes the Nations League Finals|date=17 April 2026|publisher=Mexico News Daily|access-date=2 May 2026}}</ref>. In the United States all of Mexico's international friendlies and home World Cup qualifiers are shown on Spanish language network Univision while away World Cup qualifiers are shown on Telemundo.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://futbol.univision.com/article/2010-05-20/univision-es-la-nueva-sede|title=Univision es la nueva sede de la Selección Nacional de Fútbol de México|date=10 May 2010|publisher=Univision|access-date=26 February 2013|archive-date=17 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130517083446/http://futbol.univision.com/article/2010-05-20/univision-es-la-nueva-sede|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/03/21/telemundo-extends-exclusive-rights-to-broadcast-mexican-national-team-world-cup-qualifying-away-matches-through-2013/86405/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110326041650/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/03/21/telemundo-extends-exclusive-rights-to-broadcast-mexican-national-team-world-cup-qualifying-away-matches-through-2013/86405|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 March 2011|title=Telemundo Extends Exclusive Rights to Broadcast Mexican National Team World Cup Qualifying Away Matches Through 2013|date=21 March 2011 |work=TVBytheNumbers.com |access-date=26 February 2013}}</ref> On 30 January 2013, English language network ESPN and Univision announced an agreement to telecast the Mexico national team home World Cup qualifiers and international friendly matches in English in the United States.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/30/univision-deportes-and-espn-announce-agreement-to-increase-reach-of-mexican-soccer-in-the-u-s/167386/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130204224849/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/30/univision-deportes-and-espn-announce-agreement-to-increase-reach-of-mexican-soccer-in-the-u-s/167386/|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 February 2013|title=Univision Deportes and ESPN Announce Agreement to Increase Reach of Mexican Soccer in the U.S.|date=30 January 2013 |work=TVBytheNumbers.com |access-date=26 February 2013}}</ref>
===Supporters===
===="¡Eh, puto!"==== [[File:Ger-Mex (4).jpg|thumb|Mexico's fans at 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia]] Mexico's fans are infamously known for the vulgar chant "''¡Eh, puto!''", which is typically said when an opponent's goalkeeper is about to perform a goal kick.<ref name="LAT">{{cite news |first=Kevin |last=Baxter |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/story/2021-06-18/mexico-announces-sanctions-for-fans-use-of-homophobic-chant |title=Mexico to play two World Cup qualifiers without fans due to use of homophobic chant |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |date=18 June 2021 |access-date=19 June 2021 |archive-date=19 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210619222825/https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/story/2021-06-18/mexico-announces-sanctions-for-fans-use-of-homophobic-chant |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="sanctions">{{cite news |first=Kate |last=Linthicum |url=https://www.latimes.com/world/mexico-americas/la-fg-mexico-soccer-slur-20170623-story.html |title=Mexican soccer fans are reluctant to give up a favorite chant — an anti-gay slur |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |date=23 June 2017 |access-date=19 June 2021 |archive-date=18 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210618190007/https://www.latimes.com/world/mexico-americas/la-fg-mexico-soccer-slur-20170623-story.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
=====Origins===== The origins of the chant is thought to have had developed in the 1980s in Monterrey where in little league American football games, fans would chant "''¡Eh, pum!''" during the opening kickoff. This chant was not disparagingly used as the word ''pum'' is attributed to an impact of some sort.<ref name="verano-ciencia-de-la-region-centro">{{cite journal |last1=Ibáñez González |first1=Mariana |last2=Morales Pérez |first2=José Alfredo |title="Eeeeeeeh puto": Una mirada periodística del presunto grito homofóbico en el estadio del Santos Laguna |journal=Verano de la Ciencia de la Región Centro |date=June 2019 |volume=5 |issue=June-August 2019 |pages=124–129 |url=http://www.veranoregional.org/Memorias2019/MemoriasEducaci%C3%B3nyHumanidades.pdf |access-date=25 October 2021 |archive-date=17 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211117181752/http://www.veranoregional.org/Memorias2019/MemoriasEducaci%C3%B3nyHumanidades.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> Though the current incarnation of the chant is widely thought to have originated sometime between 2000 and 2003 by supporters of Atlas to former Atlas goalkeeper, Oswaldo Sánchez, no primary sources exist that support this claim and is an urban legend.<ref name="remezcla-puto">{{cite news |last1=Arellano |first1=Gustavo |title=Mexico's "Puto" Chant Won't Ever Go Away, No Matter What FIFA Does |url=https://remezcla.com/features/sports/mexico-puto-chant-fifa/ |access-date=25 October 2021 |publisher=Remezcla |date=9 November 2017 |archive-date=25 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025110928/https://remezcla.com/features/sports/mexico-puto-chant-fifa/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Banks |first1=Paul |title=Potential Progress Against Homophobic Chant at Mexico Soccer Games? |url=https://www.thesportsbank.net/football/potential-progress-against-homophobic-chant-at-mexico-soccer-games/ |access-date=25 October 2021 |publisher=The Sports Bank |date=16 July 2019 |archive-date=25 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025160655/https://www.thesportsbank.net/football/potential-progress-against-homophobic-chant-at-mexico-soccer-games/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The earliest documented usage of ''puto'' being chanted by fans in this manner occurred on 22 May 2004, during the second leg of the 2004 Clausura repechage match between Cruz Azul and Pachuca. Fans of Pachuca repeatedly chanted ''puto'' every time Óscar Pérez performed a goal kick.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Briseño |first1=Miguel Ángel |title=Matan al rey; van por líder |journal=Reforma |date=23 May 2004 }}</ref><ref name="remezcla-puto" />
=====Sanctions===== Due to the homophobic meaning of the word ''puto'' in Mexican Spanish (a vulgar term for a male prostitute), the chant received negative attention in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Mexico's fans defended it as being traditionally used in the Liga MX.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mexico.cnn.com/deportes/2014/06/19/fifa-investiga-a-hinchas-mexicanos-por-conducta-inapropiada-en-el-mundial |title=FIFA investiga a hinchas mexicanos por conducta inapropiada en el Mundial |publisher=CNN Mexico |language=es |date=19 June 2014 |access-date=20 June 2014 |archive-date=20 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140620215045/http://mexico.cnn.com/deportes/2014/06/19/fifa-investiga-a-hinchas-mexicanos-por-conducta-inapropiada-en-el-mundial |url-status=live }}</ref> On 23 June 2014, FIFA dropped an investigation, concluding that the chant "was not considered insulting in the specific context". Football Against Racism in Europe, an anti-discrimination organization, criticized the ruling as "disappointing".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-27985757|title=Fifa drops 'gay chants' case of Mexico World Cup fans|date=23 June 2014|publisher=BBC News|access-date=21 June 2018|archive-date=3 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180703045337/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-27985757|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2017, in advance of the 2018 World Cup, FIFA fined the Mexico football federation over fans' use of the chant and introduced escalating sanctions,<ref name="sanctions" /> which were first applied in Liga MX games in 2019.<ref name="LAT" /> In 2021, three Mexico international matches in the United States were halted because of fan behaviour, including the CONCACAF Nations League final against the United States, in which fans also threw things onto the pitch and Giovanni Reyna was hit in the face by a heavy object.<ref name="LAT" /><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/concacaf-nations-league/story/4401690/usmnt-mexico-nations-league-final-halted-for-anti-gay-chant-by-fans |title=USMNT-Mexico Nations League final halted for anti-gay chant, fans throwing objects |publisher=ESPN |date=6 June 2021 |access-date=19 June 2021 |archive-date=24 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624203402/https://www.espn.com/soccer/concacaf-nations-league/story/4401690/usmnt-mexico-nations-league-final-halted-for-anti-gay-chant-by-fans |url-status=live }}</ref> On 18 June 2021, FIFA announced that as a penalty for the use of the chant in a pre-Olympics tournament in Guadalajara, spectators would be barred from Mexico's first two qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup.<ref name="LAT" /> During the semifinals, the match between Mexico and the United States was stopped at the 90th minute and eventually ended early due to the chants.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://apnews.com/article/us-mexico-nations-league-ad90f5404dce6b94da3f677d4d0f7b49 |title=US 3-0 win over Mexico cut short by homophobic chants on night of 4 red cards |publisher=Associated Press |date=June 16, 2023 |access-date=June 16, 2023}}</ref>
== Rivalries == === United States === {{Main|Mexico–United States soccer rivalry}}
Mexico and the United States are widely considered as the two top teams in CONCACAF. Matches between the two nations often attract media attention, public interest and discourse in both countries. Although the first match was played in 1934, their rivalry was not considered major until the late 20th century, when the U.S. emerged as a solid international side.
Mexico met the United States in the round of 16 of the 2002 World Cup, losing 2–0.<ref>{{cite web |title=USA 2-0 Mexico (Jun 17, 2002) Final Score - ESPN|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/48889/united-states-mexico |website=ESPN |access-date=8 January 2025}}</ref> Ten years later, on 15 August 2012, the United States defeated Mexico at Estadio Azteca in the first victory for the U.S. against Mexico on Mexican soil in 75 years.<ref>{{cite news |date=16 August 2012 |title=Mexico's first loss to U.S. at home, on a Mexican American's goal |work=Los Angeles Times |url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/08/mexico-united-states-friendly-rivalry-soccer.html |access-date=20 August 2014 |archive-date=9 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809065802/http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/08/mexico-united-states-friendly-rivalry-soccer.html |url-status=live }}</ref> On 11 November 2016, El Tri achieved their second consecutive victory on U.S. soil, in qualification for the 2018 World Cup, by defeating the U.S. in Columbus, Ohio.<ref>{{cite web |title=Game Details |url=https://www.concacaf.com/en/world-cup-qualifying-men/game-details?matchid=225939 |website=Concacaf | date=12 March 2021 |access-date=8 January 2025}}</ref>
Since their first meeting in 1934, the two teams have met 78 times, with Mexico leading at 37 wins, 17 draws, and 24 losses, 147 goals scored, and 92 conceded. Mexico dominated in early years, with a 27–9–5 record through 1990. However, since that time the series has become much more competitive, largely due to growth of soccer in the United States; since 2000, the series has favored the U.S. 18–8–9, with Mexico outscored 48–33. But in the 2010s, the rivalry has been marked by Mexican success, with Mexico defeating the United States in the Gold Cup final in 2011 and 2019, and the CONCACAF Cup in 2015. In 2021, however, Mexico lost to the United States in both the CONCACAF Nations League final and the Gold Cup final. Still, Mexico remains undefeated to the United States at home soil in competitive matches, with all 19 meetings at home soil being either a win (15) or a draw (4).<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.11v11.com/teams/mexico/tab/opposingTeams/opposition/USA/ |title=Mexico national football team: Record v USA |access-date=6 June 2023 |archive-date=6 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606193241/https://www.11v11.com/teams/mexico/tab/opposingTeams/opposition/USA/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== Costa Rica === {{Main|Costa Rica–Mexico football rivalry}}
Mexico has a growing rivalry with Costa Rica, as Costa Rica is the first country in CONCACAF to beat Mexico on Mexican soil in FIFA World Cup qualification, known as ''Aztecazo''. Costa Rica is also widely recognised as the only Central American national team to have sufficient quality to compete at the global stage, which increased the importance of the rivalry.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/club/costa-rica/214/blog/post/3666104/costa-ricas-recent-rise-has-created-a-new-regional-rival-for-mexico | title=How Costa Rica has become Mexico's 'noisy neighbor' | date=11 October 2018 | access-date=29 March 2023 | archive-date=29 March 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329183825/https://www.espn.com/soccer/club/costa-rica/214/blog/post/3666104/costa-ricas-recent-rise-has-created-a-new-regional-rival-for-mexico | url-status=live }}</ref> Mexico holds a dominant record against Costa Rica with 32 wins, 20 draws and only 6 losses.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.11v11.com/teams/mexico/tab/opposingTeams/opposition/Costa%20Rica/ | title=Mexico national football team: Record v Costa%20Rica }}</ref>
=== Brazil === {{Main|Brazil–Mexico football rivalry}}
The rivalry between Mexico and Brazil is a major football rivalry characterized by frequent, high-stakes matches in tournaments like the FIFA World Cup, FIFA Confederations Cup, Copa América, Olympics, and the CONCACAF Gold Cup with Mexico achieving notable upsets against the traditionally dominant Brazilian team. Mexico is one of the few non-South American powers that consistently challenge Brazil creating the rivalry of the two largest countries in Latin America.{{Citation needed|date=December 2025}}
=== Argentina === {{Main|Argentina–Mexico football rivalry}}
Mexico has a rivalry with Argentina, given these two nations are among the most renowned Hispanic nations in the world.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/mexico-argentina-fans-bring-feisty-rivalry-qatar-2022-11-26/ |title=Argentina and Mexico fans' rivalry rocks Qatar |date=26 November 2022 |agency=reuters.com |last1=Cawthorne |first1=Andrew |last2=Mills |first2=Andrew |access-date=10 January 2023 |archive-date=28 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128004503/https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/mexico-argentina-fans-bring-feisty-rivalry-qatar-2022-11-26/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2022/11/24/637f0512e2704eaf818b45c3.html|title=Mexico vs. Argentina: three days before the game, the war began, but with a fight between fans|date=24 November 2022|publisher=marca.com|access-date=10 January 2023|archive-date=10 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110201912/https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2022/11/24/637f0512e2704eaf818b45c3.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=nytimes1>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/es/2022/11/26/espanol/mexico-argentina-qatar.html|title=El partido de México y Argentina revive una vieja rivalidad deportiva|work=The New York Times|date=26 November 2022|last1=Vilchis|first1=Raúl|access-date=10 January 2023|archive-date=10 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110201911/https://www.nytimes.com/es/2022/11/26/espanol/mexico-argentina-qatar.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.informador.mx/entretenimiento/Qatar-2022-Al-grito-de-Guerra-la-pambolera-rivalidad-de-Mexico-y-Argentina-llega-a-ViX-20221123-0175.html|title="Al grito de Guerra", la pambolera rivalidad de México y Argentina llega a ViX+|date=23 November 2022|publisher=informador.com.mx|access-date=10 January 2023|archive-date=10 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110201911/https://www.informador.mx/entretenimiento/Qatar-2022-Al-grito-de-Guerra-la-pambolera-rivalidad-de-Mexico-y-Argentina-llega-a-ViX-20221123-0175.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The rivalry is abnormal by the fact it is intercontinental, with Argentina part of CONMEBOL and Mexico part of CONCACAF. This rivalry is more keenly felt by Mexican supporters than Argentines, who typically view Brazil, Uruguay, England and Germany as bigger rivals. In fact, a number of Argentines do not consider Mexico as rivals. Mexico has historically not fared well against Argentina, recording only 4 wins, 16 losses and 12 draws.
==Results and fixtures== {{Main|Mexico national football team results (2020–present)|Mexico national football team results}} The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
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===2025=== {{football box collapsible |format = 1 |round = Friendly |date = 7 June |time = {{UTZ|14:00|-6}} |team1 = {{fb-rt|MEX}} |score = 2–4 |team2 = {{fb|SUI}} |report = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2025/06/07/world/friendlies/mexico/switzerland/4623217/ |goals1 = *Giménez {{goal|51}} *Sepúlveda {{goal|75}} |goals2 = *Embolo {{goal|20}} *Amdouni {{goal|64}} *Ndoye {{goal|71}} *Rieder {{goal|90}} |location = Salt Lake City, United States |stadium = Rice–Eccles Stadium |attendance = 41,508 |referee = Victor Rivas (United States) |result = L }} {{football box collapsible |format = 1 |round = Friendly |date = 10 June |time = {{UTZ|20:30|-4}} |team1 = {{fb-rt|MEX}} |score = 1–0 |team2 = {{fb|TUR}} |report = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2025/06/11/world/friendlies/mexico/t-rkiye/4623008/ |goals1 = *Pineda {{goal|45}} |goals2 = |location = Chapel Hill, United States |stadium = Kenan Stadium |attendance = |referee = Moeth Gaymes (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) |result = W }} {{football box collapsible |format = 1 |round = 2025 Gold Cup GS |date = 14 June |time = {{UTZ|19:15|−7}} |team1 = {{fb-rt|MEX}} |score = 3–2 |team2 = {{fb|DOM}} |report = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2025/06/15/nc-america/concacaf-gold-cup/mexico/dominican-rep/4640553/ |goals1 = *Ed. Álvarez {{goal|45+1}} *Jiménez {{goal|47}} *Montes {{goal|53}} |goals2 = *Federico {{goal|51}} *Azcona {{goal|67}} |location = Inglewood, United States |stadium = SoFi Stadium |attendance = 54,309 |referee = Oshane Nation (Jamaica) |result = W }} {{football box collapsible |format = 1 |round = 2025 Gold Cup GS |date = 18 June |time = {{UTZ|21:00|−5}} |team1 = {{fb-rt|SUR}} |score = 0–2 |team2 = {{fb|MEX}} |report = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2025/06/19/nc-america/concacaf-gold-cup/suriname/mexico/4640562/ |goals1 = |goals2 = *Montes {{goal|57||63|}} |location = Arlington, United States |stadium = AT&T Stadium |attendance = 34,015 |referee = Selvin Brown (Honduras) |result = W }} {{football box collapsible |format = 1 |round = 2025 Gold Cup GS |date = 22 June |time = {{UTZ|19:00|−7}} |team1 = {{fb-rt|MEX}} |score = 0–0 |team2 = {{fb|CRC}} |report = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2025/06/23/nc-america/concacaf-gold-cup/mexico/costa-rica/4640570/ |goals1 = |goals2 = |location = Paradise, United States |stadium = Allegiant Stadium |attendance = 35,000 |referee = Mario Escobar (Guatemala) |result = D }} {{football box collapsible |format = 1 |round = 2025 Gold Cup QF |date = 28 June |time = {{UTZ|19:15|−7}} |team1 = {{fb-rt|MEX}} |score = 2–0 |team2 = {{fb|KSA}} |report = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2025/06/29/nc-america/concacaf-gold-cup/mexico/saudi-arabia/4640586/ |goals1 = *Vega {{goal|49}} *Madu {{goal|81|o.g.}} |goals2 = |location = Glendale, United States |stadium = State Farm Stadium |attendance = 45,255 |referee = Lukasz Szpala (United States) |result = W }} {{football box collapsible |format = 1 |round = 2025 Gold Cup SF |date = 2 July |time = {{UTZ|19:00|−7}} |team1 = {{fb-rt|MEX}} |score = 1–0 |team2 = {{fb|HON|2022}} |report = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2025/07/03/nc-america/concacaf-gold-cup/mexico/honduras/4640590/ |goals1 = *Jiménez {{goal|50}} |goals2 = |location = Santa Clara, United States |stadium = Levi's Stadium |attendance = 70,975 |referee = Juan Calderón (Costa Rica) |result = W }} {{football box collapsible |format = 1 |round = 2025 Gold Cup F |date = 6 July |time = {{UTZ|18:00|−5}} |team1 = {{fb-rt|USA}} |score = 1–2 |team2 = {{fb|MEX}} |report = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2025/07/06/nc-america/concacaf-gold-cup/united-states/mexico/4640591/ |goals1 = Richards {{goal|4}} |goals2 = *Jiménez {{goal|27}} *Ed. Álvarez {{goal|77}} |location = Houston, United States |stadium = NRG Stadium |attendance = 70,925 |referee = Mario Escobar (Guatemala) |result = W }} {{footballbox collapsible | format = 1 | round = Friendly | date = 6 September | time = {{UTZ|19:00|-7}} | team1 = {{fb-rt|MEX}} | score = 0–0 | team2 = {{fb|JPN}} | report = [https://www.jfa.jp/eng/samuraiblue/20250906/match_page.html#pankz Report] | goals1 = | goals2 = | location = Oakland, United States | stadium = Oakland Coliseum | attendance = 45,278 | referee = Michael Oliver (England) | result = D }} {{football box collapsible |format = 1 |round = Friendly |date = 9 September |time = {{UTZ|20:00|-5}} |team1 = {{fb-rt|MEX}} |score = 2–2 |team2 = {{fb|KOR}} |report = https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/735774/south-korea-mexico |goals1 = *Jiménez {{goal|22}} *Giménez {{goal|90+4}} |goals2 = *Son {{goal|65}} *Oh {{goal|75}} |location = Nashville, United States |stadium = Geodis Park |attendance = 27,604 |referee = Guido Gonzales Jr. (United States) |result = D }} {{football box collapsible |format = 1 |round = Friendly |date = 11 October |time = {{UTZ|20:00|-5}} |team1 = {{fb-rt|MEX}} |score = 0–4 |team2 = {{fb|COL}} |report = https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/751638/colombia-mexico |goals1 = |goals2 = *Lucumí {{goal|16}} *Díaz {{goal|56}} *Lerma {{goal|64}} *Carbonero {{goal|87}} |location = Arlington, United States |stadium = AT&T Stadium |attendance = |referee = Ismail Elfath (United States) |result = L }} {{football box collapsible |format = 1 |round = Friendly |date = 14 October |time = {{UTZ|20:30|-6}} |team1 = {{fb-rt|MEX}} |score = 1–1 |team2 = {{fb|ECU}} |report = https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/755899/ecuador-mexico |goals1 = *Berterame {{goal|3}} |goals2 = *Alcívar {{goal|20|pen}} |location = Zapopan, Mexico |stadium = Estadio Akron |attendance = |referee = Victor Rivas (United States) |result = D }} {{football box collapsible |format = 1 |round = Friendly |date = 15 November |time = {{UTZ|19:00|-6}} |team1 = {{fb-rt|MEX}} |score = 0–0 |team2 = {{fb|URU}} |report = https://www.soccerway.com/match/mexico-O6iHcNkd/uruguay-xMk44orG/?mid=65iOQJyf |goals1 = |goals2 = |location = Torreón, Mexico |stadium = Estadio Corona |attendance = |referee = Fernando Morón (Panama) |result = D }} {{football box collapsible |format = 1 |round = Friendly |date = 18 November |time = |team1 = {{fb-rt|MEX}} |score = 1–2 |team2 = {{fb|PAR}} |report = https://www.soccerway.com/match/mexico-O6iHcNkd/paraguay-YaNlqp6j/?mid=nPCcuJjm |goals1 = *Jiménez {{goal|54|p}} |goals2 = *Sanabria {{goal|48}} *Bobadilla {{goal|56}} |location = San Antonio, United States |stadium = Alamodome |attendance = |referee = Joseph Dickerson (United States) |result = L }}
===2026=== {{football box collapsible |format = 1 |round = Friendly |date = 22 January |time = {{UTZ|20:00|-5}} |team1 = {{fb-rt|PAN}} |score = 0–1 |team2 = {{fb|MEX}} |report = https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/401842387 |goals1 = |goals2 = Peralta {{goal|90+3|o.g.}} |location = Panama City, Panama |stadium = Estadio Rommel Fernández |attendance = 16,447 |referee = Guido Gonzales Jr. (United States) |result = W }} {{football box collapsible |format = 1 |round = Friendly |date = 25 January |time = {{UTZ|15:30|-4}} |team1 = {{fb-rt|BOL}} |score = 0–1 |team2 = {{fb|MEX}} |report = https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/401842388/mexico-bolivia |goals1 = Matheus {{sentoff|0|84}} |goals2 = Berterame {{goal|68}} |location = Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia |stadium = Estadio Ramón Tahuichi Aguilera |attendance = 24,000 |referee = Carlos Betancur (Colombia) |result = W }} {{football box collapsible |format = 1 |round = Friendly |date = 25 February |time = {{UTZ|20:00|-6}} |team1 = {{fb-rt|MEX}} |score = 4–0 |team2 = {{fb|ISL}} |report = https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/401842389/iceland-mexico |goals1 = *Ledezma {{goal|22}} *A. González {{goal|24}} *Gallardo {{goal|59}} *B. Gutiérrez {{goal|90+2}} |goals2 = |location = Querétaro, Mexico |stadium = Estadio Corregidora |attendance = 34,130 |referee = Steven Madrigal (Costa Rica) |result = W }} {{football box collapsible |format = 1 |round = Friendly |date = 28 March |time = {{UTZ|20:00|-6}} |team1 = {{fb-rt|MEX}} |score = 0–0 |team2 = {{fb|POR}} |report = https://www.uefa.com/european-qualifiers/friendlies/match/2047667--mexico-vs-portugal/ |goals1 = |goals2 = |location = Mexico City, Mexico |stadium = Estadio Azteca |attendance = 84,130 |referee = Walter López (Guatemala) |result = D }} {{football box collapsible |format = 1 |round = Friendly |date = 31 March |time = |team1 = {{fb-rt|MEX}} |score = 1–1 |team2 = {{fb|BEL}} |report = https://www.espn.com/soccer/matchstats/_/gameId/762264 |goals1 = *J. Sánchez {{goal|19}} |goals2 = *Lukébakio {{goal|46}} |location = Chicago, United States |stadium = Soldier Field |attendance = 52,412 |referee = Rosendo Mendoza (United States) |result = D }} {{football box collapsible |format = 1 |round = Friendly |date = 22 May |time = |team1 = {{fb-rt|MEX}} |score = 2–0 |team2 = {{fb|GHA}} |report = |goals1 = *B. Gutiérrez {{goal|2}} *Martínez {{goal|54}} |goals2 = |location = Puebla, Mexico |stadium = Estadio Cuauhtémoc |attendance = 41,235 |referee = Selvin Brown (Honduras) |result = W }} {{football box collapsible |format = 1 |round = Friendly |date = 30 May |time = |team1 = {{fb-rt|MEX}} |score = 1–0 |team2 = {{fb|AUS}} |report = |goals1 = *J. Vásquez {{goal|27}} |goals2 = |location = Pasadena, United States |stadium = Rose Bowl |attendance = |referee = Rubiel Vásquez (United States) |result = W }} {{football box collapsible |format = 1 |round = Friendly |date = 4 June |time = |team1 = {{fb-rt|MEX}} |score = |team2 = {{fb|SRB}} |report = https://www.fifa.com/en/match-centre/match/cesdwwnxbc5fmajgroc0hqzy2/dezv8l0fzgcxtejl0dwmy1gyc/2m1wojm5bt709wu4kugtytxqs/arw3gtwa77kspwxx2gz3oooic?date=2026-06-03&prev=competition |goals1 = |goals2 = |location = Toluca, Mexico |stadium = Estadio Nemesio Díez |attendance = |referee = |result = }} {{Football box collapsible |format = 1 |round = 2026 FIFA World Cup |date = 11 June |time = {{UTZ|13:00|-6}} |team1 = {{fb-rt|MEX}} |score = |team2 = {{fb|RSA}} |report = https://www.fifa.com/en/match-centre/match/17/285023/289273/400021443 |goals1 = |goals2 = |location = Mexico City, Mexico |stadium = Estadio Azteca |attendance = |referee = |result = }} {{Football box collapsible |format = 1 |round = 2026 FIFA World Cup |date = 18 June |time = {{UTZ|19:00|-6}} |team1 = {{fb-rt|MEX}} |score = |team2 = {{fb|KOR}} |report = https://www.fifa.com/en/match-centre/match/17/285023/289273/400021442 |goals1 = |goals2 = |location = Zapopan, Mexico |stadium = Estadio Akron |attendance = |referee = |result = }} {{Football box collapsible |format = 1 |round = 2026 FIFA World Cup |date = 24 June |time = {{UTZ|19:00|-6}} |team1 = {{fb-rt|CZE}} |score = |team2 = {{fb|MEX}} |report = https://www.fifa.com/en/match-centre/match/17/285023/289273/400021444 |goals1 = |goals2 = |location = Mexico City, Mexico |stadium = Estadio Azteca |attendance = |referee = |result = }}
==Coaching staff== {{See also|List of Mexico national football team managers}} {{updated|22 July 2024}} {| class="wikitable" |- !style="color:#FFFFFF;background:#009150"|Position !style="color:#FFFFFF;background:#009150"|Name |- | Head coach | {{flagicon|MEX}} Javier Aguirre |- | Assistant coach | {{flagicon|MEX}} Rafael Márquez |- | Assistant coach | {{flagicon|ESP}} Toni Amor |- | Goalkeeping coach | {{flagicon|ESP}} Joseba Ituarte |- | Fitness coach | {{flagicon|ESP}} Pol Lorente |- | Physiotherapist | {{flagicon|BRA}} Carlos Peçanha |- | Team doctor | {{flagicon|MEX}} José Luis Serrano |}
==Players== ===Current squad=== The following 26 players were named in the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.<ref>{{cite web|title=Al Llamado Convocatoria de la SNM para la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026 |url=https://miseleccion.mx/noticia/6463-Al-Llamado-%7C-Convocatoria-de-la-SNM-para-la-Copa-Mundial-de-la-FIFA-2026|website=MiSeleccion.mx|date=31 May 2026|access-date=31 May 2026|language=es}}</ref> <br>''Caps and goals correct as of 30 May 2026, after the match against Australia.'' <!--Sorted by position, number (if available), caps, goals and last name.--> {{nat fs g start}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=GK|name=Guillermo Ochoa|age={{bda|1985|7|13|df=y}}|caps=152|goals=0|club=AEL Limassol|clubnat=CYP}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=GK|name=Raúl Rangel|age={{bda|2000|2|25|df=y}}|caps=13|goals=0|club=Guadalajara|clubnat=MEX}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=GK|name=Carlos Acevedo|age={{bda|1996|4|19|df=y}}|caps=7|goals=0|club=Santos Laguna|clubnat=MEX}} {{nat fs break}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=Jesús Gallardo|age={{bda|1994|8|15|df=y}}|caps=120|goals=3|club=Toluca|clubnat=MEX}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=César Montes|other=vice-captain|age={{bda|1997|2|24|df=y}}|caps=66|goals=4|club=Lokomotiv Moscow|clubnat=RUS}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=Jorge Sánchez|age={{bda|1997|12|10|df=y}}|caps=58|goals=3|club=PAOK|clubnat=GRE}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=Johan Vásquez|other=third captain|age={{bda|1998|10|22|df=y}}|caps=45|goals=2|club=Genoa|clubnat=ITA}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=Israel Reyes|age={{bda|2000|5|23|df=y}}|caps=33|goals=2|club=América|clubnat=MEX}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=Mateo Chávez|age={{bda|2004|5|11|df=y}}|caps=9|goals=0|club=AZ|clubnat=NED}} {{nat fs break}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=Edson Álvarez|other=captain|age={{bda|1997|10|24|df=y}}|caps=97|goals=7|club=Fenerbahçe|clubnat=TUR}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=Orbelín Pineda|age={{bda|1996|3|24|df=y}}|caps=91|goals=12|club=AEK Athens|clubnat=GRE}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=Roberto Alvarado|age={{bda|1998|9|7|df=y}}|caps=66|goals=5|club=Guadalajara|clubnat=MEX}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=Luis Romo|age={{bda|1995|6|5|df=y}}|caps=62|goals=4|club=Guadalajara|clubnat=MEX}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=Luis Chávez|age={{bda|1996|1|15|df=y}}|caps=44|goals=4|club=Dynamo Moscow|clubnat=RUS}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=Érik Lira|age={{bda|2000|5|8|df=y}}|caps=24|goals=0|club=Cruz Azul|clubnat=MEX}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=Gilberto Mora|age={{bda|2008|10|14|df=y}}|caps=7|goals=0|club=Tijuana|clubnat=MEX}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=Brian Gutiérrez|age={{bda|2003|6|17|df=y}}|caps=6|goals=2|club=Guadalajara|clubnat=MEX}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=Obed Vargas|age={{bda|2005|8|5|df=y}}|caps=6|goals=0|club=Atlético Madrid|clubnat=ESP}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=Álvaro Fidalgo|age={{bda|1997|4|9|df=y}}|caps=3|goals=0|club=Betis|clubnat=ESP}} {{nat fs break}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=Raúl Jiménez|age={{bda|1991|5|5|df=y}}|caps=123|goals=44|club=Fulham|clubnat=ENG}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=Alexis Vega|age={{bda|1997|11|25|df=y}}|caps=51|goals=7|club=Toluca|clubnat=MEX}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=Santiago Giménez|age={{bda|2001|4|18|df=y}}|caps=47|goals=6|club=Milan|clubnat=ITA}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=César Huerta|age={{bda|2000|12|3|df=y}}|caps=26|goals=3|club=Anderlecht|clubnat=BEL}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=Julián Quiñones|age={{bda|1997|3|24|df=y}}|caps=21|goals=2|club=Al-Qadsiah|clubnat=KSA}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=Guillermo Martínez|age={{bda|1995|3|15|df=y}}|caps=11|goals=3|club=UNAM|clubnat=MEX}} {{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=Armando González|age={{bda|2003|4|20|df=y}}|caps=7|goals=1|club=Guadalajara|clubnat=MEX}} {{nat fs end}}
===Recent call-ups=== The following players have also been called up within the last twelve months.<!-- PLEASE DO NOT ADD players who have announced their retirement from the national team. Since they are not available for selection anymore, they should not be displayed. --> <!--Sorted by position, most recent call-up, caps, goals and last name.--> {{nat fs r start}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=GK|name=José Antonio Rodríguez|age={{bda|1992|7|4|df=y}}|caps=2|goals=0|club=Tijuana|clubnat=MEX|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=GK|name=Carlos Moreno|age={{bda|1998|1|29|df=y}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=Pachuca|clubnat=MEX|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=GK|name=Álex Padilla|age={{bda|2003|9|1|df=y}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=Athletic Bilbao|clubnat=ESP|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=GK|name=Óscar García|age={{bda|2003|7|2|df=y}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=León|clubnat=MEX|latest=Training camp 6 May 2026}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=GK|name=Luis Malagón|age={{bda|1997|3|2|df=y}}|caps=19|goals=0|club=América|clubnat=MEX|latest=v. {{fb|ISL}}, 25 February 2026}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=GK|name=Sebastián Jurado|age={{bda|1997|9|28|df=y}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=Juárez|clubnat=MEX|latest=Training camp 25–27 August 2025}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=GK|name=Andrés Sánchez|age={{bda|1997|10|3|df=y}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=Atlético San Luis|clubnat=MEX|latest=2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs break}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=Jesús Alberto Angulo|age={{bda|1998|1|30|df=y}}|caps=19|goals=0|club=UANL|clubnat=MEX|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=Julián Araujo|age={{bda|2001|8|13|df=y}}|caps=16|goals=0|club=Celtic|clubnat=SCO|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=Víctor Guzmán|age={{bda|2002|3|7|df=y}}|caps=6|goals=0|club=Monterrey|clubnat=MEX|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=Richard Ledezma|age={{bda|2000|9|6|df=y}}|caps=3|goals=1|club=Guadalajara|clubnat=MEX|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=Alejandro Gómez|age={{bda|2002|1|31|df=y}}|caps=3|goals=0|club=Tijuana|clubnat=MEX|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=Everardo López|age={{bda|2005|3|23|df=y}}|caps=3|goals=0|club=Toluca|clubnat=MEX|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=Eduardo Águila|age={{bda|2002|5|17|df=y}}|caps=2|goals=0|club=Atlético San Luis|clubnat=MEX|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=Denzell García|age={{bda|2003|8|15|df=y}}|caps=2|goals=0|club=Juárez|clubnat=MEX|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=Bryan González|age={{bda|2003|4|10|df=y}}|caps=2|goals=0|club=Guadalajara|clubnat=MEX|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=Ramón Juárez|age={{bda|2001|5|3|df=y}}|caps=2|goals=0|club=América|clubnat=MEX|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=Luis Rey|age={{bda|2002|9|14|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=Puebla|clubnat=MEX|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=Diego Campillo|age={{bda|2001|10|19|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=Guadalajara|clubnat=MEX|latest=v. {{fb|ISL}}, 25 February 2026}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=Jesús Garza|age={{bda|2000|6|6|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=UANL|clubnat=MEX|latest=v. {{fb|ISL}}, 25 February 2026}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=Kevin Álvarez|age={{bda|1999|1|15|df=y}}|caps=16|goals=1|club=América|clubnat=MEX|latest=v. {{fb|PAR}}, 18 November 2025}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=Jesús Orozco|age={{bda|2002|2|19|df=y}}|caps=9|goals=0|club=Cruz Azul|clubnat=MEX|latest=v. {{fb|PAR}}, 18 November 2025}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=Rodrigo Huescas|age={{bda|2003|9|18|df=y}}|caps=3|goals=0|club=Copenhagen|clubnat=DEN|latest=v. {{fb|KOR}}, 9 September 2025}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=Juanjo Purata|age={{bda|1998|1|9|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=UANL|clubnat=MEX|latest=v. {{fb|KOR}}, 9 September 2025}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=Gerardo Arteaga|age={{bda|1998|9|7|df=y}}|caps=27|goals=2|club=Monterrey|clubnat=MEX|latest=Training camp 25–27 August 2025}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=Alonso Aceves|age={{bda|2001|3|28|df=y}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=Monterrey|clubnat=MEX|latest=Training camp 25–27 August 2025}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=Diego Barbosa|age={{bda|1996|9|25|df=y}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=Toluca|clubnat=MEX|latest=Training camp 25–27 August 2025}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=Gilberto Sepúlveda|age={{bda|1999|2|4|df=y}}|caps=8|goals=0|club=Guadalajara|clubnat=MEX|latest=v. {{fb|TUR}}, 10 June 2025}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=Emilio Lara|age={{bda|2002|5|18|df=y}}|caps=2|goals=0|club=Necaxa|clubnat=MEX|latest=v. {{fb|TUR}}, 10 June 2025}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=Salvador Reyes|age={{bda|1998|5|4|df=y}}|caps=2|goals=0|club=León|clubnat=MEX|latest=2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=José Castillo|age={{bda|2001|12|2|df=y}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=Guadalajara|clubnat=MEX|latest=2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs break}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=Carlos Rodríguez|age={{bda|1997|1|3|df=y}}|caps=67|goals=0|club=Cruz Azul|clubnat=MEX|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=Érick Sánchez|age={{bda|1999|9|27|df=y}}|caps=38|goals=3|club=América|clubnat=MEX|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=Diego Lainez|age={{bda|2000|6|9|df=y}}|caps=33|goals=3|club=UANL|clubnat=MEX|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=Marcel Ruiz|age={{bda|2000|10|26|df=y}}|caps=17|goals=0|club=Toluca|clubnat=MEX|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=Efraín Álvarez|age={{bda|2002|6|19|df=y}}|caps=7|goals=1|club=Guadalajara|clubnat=MEX|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=Alexis Gutiérrez|age={{bda|2001|2|26|df=y}}|caps=5|goals=0|club=América|clubnat=MEX|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=Jesús Ricardo Angulo|age={{bda|1997|2|20|df=y}}|caps=3|goals=1|club=Toluca|clubnat=MEX|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=Kevin Castañeda|age={{bda|1999|10|28|df=y}}|caps=3|goals=0|club=Tijuana|clubnat=MEX|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=Jordán Carrillo|age={{bda|2001|11|30|df=y}}|caps=2|goals=0|club=UNAM|clubnat=MEX|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=Jorge Ruvalcaba|age={{bda|2001|7|23|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=New York Red Bulls|clubnat=USA|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=Isaías Violante|age={{bda|2003|10|20|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=América|clubnat=MEX|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=Alexéi Domínguez|age={{bda|2005|1|3|df=y}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=Pachuca|clubnat=MEX|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=Jeremy Márquez|age={{bda|2000|6|21|df=y}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=Cruz Azul|clubnat=MEX|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=Elías Montiel|age={{bda|2005|10|7|df=y}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=Pachuca|clubnat=MEX|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=Iker Fimbres|age={{bda|2005|6|2|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=Monterrey|clubnat=MEX|latest=v. {{fb|GHA}}, 22 May 2026}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=Jairo Torres|age={{bda|2000|7|5|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=Juárez|clubnat=MEX|latest=Training camp 6 May 2026}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=Fidel Ambríz|age={{bda|2003|3|21|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=Monterrey|clubnat=MEX|latest=v. {{fb|PAR}}, 18 November 2025}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=Ozziel Herrera|age={{bda|2001|5|25|df=y}}|caps=7|goals=0|club=UANL|clubnat=MEX|latest=Training camp 25–27 August 2025}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=Sebastián Córdova|age={{bda|1997|6|12|df=y}}|caps=18|goals=3|club=Toluca|clubnat=MEX|latest=2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=Alan Cervantes|age={{bda|1998|1|17|df=y}}|caps=5|goals=0|club=América|clubnat=MEX|latest=2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=Hugo Camberos|age={{bda|2007|1|21|df=y}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=Guadalajara|clubnat=MEX|latest=2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=Amaury Morales|age={{bda|2005|12|3|df=y}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=Cruz Azul|clubnat=MEX|latest=2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs break}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=Germán Berterame|age={{bda|1998|11|13|df=y}}|caps=9|goals=2|club=Inter Miami|clubnat=USA|latest=2026 FIFA World Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=Ángel Sepúlveda|age={{bda|1991|2|15|df=y}}|caps=12|goals=3|club=Guadalajara|clubnat=MEX|latest=v. {{fb|BOL}}, 25 January 2026}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=Hirving Lozano|age={{bda|1995|7|30|df=y}}|caps=75|goals=18|club=San Diego|clubnat=USA|latest=v. {{fb|PAR}}, 18 November 2025}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=Henry Martín|age={{bda|1992|11|18|df=y}}|caps=46|goals=11|club=América|clubnat=MEX|latest=2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup <sup>INJ</sup>}} {{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=Stephano Carrillo|age={{bda|2006|3|7|df=y}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=Dordrecht|clubnat=NED|latest=2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup <sup>PRE</sup>}} {{nat fs break}} ;Notes *<sup>INJ</sup> = Not part of the current squad due to injury *<sup>PRE</sup> = Preliminary squad/standby *<sup>SUS</sup> = Serving suspension *<sup>WD</sup> = The player withdrew from the current squad due to non-injury issue {{nat fs end}}
== Player records == {{updated|31 March 2026}}<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mamrud |first1=Roberto |title=Mexico - Record International Players |url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/mex-recintlp.html |website=RSSSF |access-date=30 June 2023 |archive-date=10 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220710163229/https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/mex-recintlp.html |url-status=live }}</ref> :''Players in '''bold''' are still active with Mexico. Includes only statistics recognized by FIFA.''
=== Most appearances === thumb|right|Andrés Guardado is the most capped player in the history of Mexico with 180 caps.<ref name="Rsssf">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/guardado-intlg.html|title=José Andrés Guardado - Century of International Appearances|date=17 November 2022|website=rssssf.com|access-date=17 November 2022|archive-date=17 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117073333/https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/guardado-intlg.html|url-status=live}}</ref> {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! width="30" |Rank ! style="width:150px;"|Player ! width="50" |Caps ! width="50" |Goals ! style="width:100px;"|Career |- |1 |align=left|Andrés Guardado |180 |28 |{{nowrap|2005–2024}} |- |2 |align=left|Claudio Suárez |176 |7 |1992–2006 |- |3 |align=left|'''Guillermo Ochoa''' |151 |0 |2005–present |- |4 |align=left|Rafael Márquez |147 |17 |1997–2018 |- |5 |align=left|Pável Pardo |145 |9 |1996–2009 |- |6 |align=left|Gerardo Torrado |143 |5 |1999–2013 |- |7 |align=left|Héctor Moreno |132 |5 |2007–2023 |- |8 |align=left|Jorge Campos |129 |0 |1991–2003 |- |rowspan="2"|9 |align=left|'''Raúl Jiménez''' |rowspan="2"|123 |44 |2013–present |- |align=left|Carlos Salcido |10 |2004–2014 |- |}
=== Top goalscorers === thumb|right|Javier Hernández is Mexico's all-time top scorer with 52 goals. {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! width="30" |Rank ! style="width:150px;"|Player ! width="50" |Goals ! width="50" |Caps ! width="50" |Average ! style="width:100px;"|Career |- |1 |align=left|Javier Hernández <small>(list)</small> |52 |109 |{{#expr:52/109 round 2}} |{{nowrap|2009–2019}} |- |2 |align=left|Jared Borgetti <small>(list)</small> |46 |89 |{{#expr:46/89 round 2}} |1997–2008 |- |3 |align=left|'''Raúl Jiménez''' |44 |123 |{{#expr:44/121 round 2}} |2013–present |- |4 |align=left|Cuauhtémoc Blanco |38 |118 |{{#expr:38/118 round 2}} |1995–2014 |- |5 |align=left|Luis Hernández |35 |85 |{{#expr:35/85 round 2}} |1995–2002 |- |6 |align=left|Carlos Hermosillo |34 |89 |{{#expr:34/89 round 2}} |1984–1997 |- |7 |align=left|Enrique Borja |31 |65 |{{#expr:31/65 round 2}} |1966–1975 |- |8 |align=left|Hugo Sánchez |29 |58 |{{#expr:29/58 round 2}} |1977–1998 |- |rowspan="2"| 9 |align=left|Luis García |rowspan="2"|28 |77 |{{#expr:28/77 round 2}} |1991–1999 |- |align=left|Andrés Guardado |180 |{{#expr:28/180 round 2}} |2005–2024 |}
==Competitive record== {{Main|Mexico national football team records and statistics}}
===FIFA World Cup=== {{Main|Mexico at the FIFA World Cup}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |- !colspan=10|FIFA World Cup record !rowspan=28| !colspan=6|Qualification record |- !Year !Round !Position !{{Tooltip|Pld|Games played}} !{{Tooltip|W|Won}} !{{Tooltip|D|Drawn}}* !{{Tooltip|L|Lost}} !{{Tooltip|F|Goals for}} !{{Tooltip|A|Goals against}} !Squad !{{Tooltip|Pld|Games played}} !{{Tooltip|W|Won}} !{{Tooltip|D|Drawn}} !{{Tooltip|L|Lost}} !{{Tooltip|F|Goals for}} !{{Tooltip|A|Goals against}} |- |{{flagicon|Uruguay}} 1930 |Group stage||13th||3||0||0||3||4||13 |Squad |colspan=7|''Qualified as invitees'' |- |{{flagicon|Italy|1861}} 1934 |colspan=9|''Did not qualify''||4||3||0||1||14||7 |- |{{flagicon|France|1794}} 1938 |colspan=9|''Withdrew'' |colspan=7|''Withdrew'' |- |{{flagicon|Brazil|1889}} 1950 |rowspan=5| Group stage||12th||3||0||0||3||2||10 |Squad |4||4||0||0||17||2 |- |{{flagicon|Switzerland}} 1954 |13th||2||0||0||2||2||8 |Squad |4||4||0||0||19||1 |- |{{flagicon|Sweden}} 1958 |16th||3||0||1||2||1||8 |Squad |6||5||1||0||21||3 |- |{{flagicon|Chile}} 1962 |11th||3||1||0||2||3||4 |Squad |8||4||3||1||18||5 |- |{{flagicon|England}} 1966 |12th||3||0||2||1||1||3 |Squad |8||6||2||0||20||4 |- |style="border: 3px solid red"|{{flagicon|Mexico}} 1970 |'''Quarter-finals'''||6th||4||2||1||1||6||4 |Squad |colspan=6|''Qualified as hosts'' |- |{{flagicon|West Germany}} 1974 |colspan=9|''Did not qualify''||9||6||2||1||18||8 |- |{{flagicon|Argentina}} 1978 |Group stage||16th||3||0||0||3||2||12 |Squad |9||6||2||1||23||6 |- |{{flagicon|Spain}} 1982 |colspan=9|''Did not qualify''||9||2||5||2||14||8 |- |style="border: 3px solid red"|{{flagicon|Mexico}} 1986 |'''Quarter-finals'''||6th||5||3||2||0||6||2 |Squad |colspan=6|''Qualified as hosts'' |- |{{flagicon|Italy|1946}} 1990 |colspan=9|''Disqualified'' |colspan=6|''Disqualified'' |- |{{flagicon|United States}} 1994 |rowspan=7| Round of 16||13th||4||1||2||1||4||4 |Squad |12||9||1||2||39||8 |- |{{flagicon|France|1974}} 1998 |13th||4||1||2||1||8||7 |Squad |16||8||6||2||37||13 |- |{{flagicon|South Korea|1997}} {{flagicon|Japan}} 2002 |11th||4||2||1||1||4||4 |Squad |16||9||3||4||33||11 |- |{{flagicon|Germany}} 2006 |15th||4||1||1||2||5||5 |Squad |18||15||1||2||67||10 |- |{{flagicon|South Africa}} 2010 |14th||4||1||1||2||4||5 |Squad |18||11||2||5||36||18 |- |{{flagicon|Brazil}} 2014 |10th||4||2||1||1||5||3 |Squad |18||10||5||3||31||14 |- |{{flagicon|Russia}} 2018 |12th||4||2||0||2||3||6 |Squad |16||11||4||1||29||8 |- |{{flagicon|Qatar}} 2022 |Group stage||22nd||3||1||1||1||2||3 |Squad |14||8||4||2||17||8 |- |style="border: 3px solid red"|{{flagicon|Canada}} {{flagicon|Mexico}} {{flagicon|United States}} 2026 |''Group stage''||''TBD''||0||0||0||0||0||0 |Squad |colspan=6|''Qualified as co-hosts'' |- |{{flagicon|Morocco}} {{flagicon|Portugal}} {{flagicon|Spain}} 2030 |colspan=9 rowspan=2 |''To be determined'' |colspan=6 rowspan=2 |''To be determined'' |- |{{flagicon|Saudi Arabia}} 2034 |- !Total: 18/23!!Quarter-finals!!6th!!60!!17!!15!!28!!62!!101 !— !189!!121!!41!!27!!453!!134 |}
===CONCACAF Gold Cup=== {{Main|Mexico at the CONCACAF Gold Cup}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |- !colspan=10|CONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup record !rowspan=31| !colspan=7|Qualification record |- !Year !Round !Position !{{Tooltip|Pld|Games played}} !{{Tooltip|W|Won}} !{{Tooltip|D|Drawn}}* !{{Tooltip|L|Lost}} !{{Tooltip|GF|Goals for}} !{{Tooltip|GA|Goals against}} !Squad !{{Tooltip|Pld|Games played}} !{{Tooltip|W|Won}} !{{Tooltip|D|Drawn}} !{{Tooltip|L|Lost}} !{{Tooltip|GF|Goals for}} !{{Tooltip|GA|Goals against}} |- |{{flagicon|SLV}} 1963 |Group stage||7th||3||1||1||1||9||2||Squad |colspan=6 rowspan=2|''Qualified automatically'' |- |-bgcolor=gold |{{flagicon|Guatemala}} 1965 |'''Champions'''||'''1st'''||'''5'''||'''4'''||'''1'''||'''0'''||'''13'''||'''2'''||'''Squad''' |-bgcolor=silver |{{flagicon|Honduras|1949}} 1967 |'''Runners-up'''||'''2nd'''||'''5'''||'''4'''||'''0'''||'''1'''||'''10'''||'''1'''||'''Squad''' |colspan=6|''Qualified as defending champions'' |-bgcolor=#9acdff |{{flagicon|CRC}} 1969 |'''Fourth place'''||'''4th'''||'''5'''||'''1'''||'''2'''||'''2'''||'''4'''||'''5'''||— |2||1||0||1||4||2 |-bgcolor=gold |{{flagicon|TRI}} 1971 |'''Champions'''||'''1st'''||'''5'''||'''4'''||'''1'''||'''0'''||'''6'''||'''1'''||— |2||2||0||0||6||0 |-bgcolor="#cc9966" |{{flagicon|Haiti|1964}} 1973 |'''Third place'''||'''3rd'''||'''5'''||'''2'''||'''2'''||'''1'''||'''10'''||'''5'''||— |4||4||0||0||8||3 |-bgcolor=gold | style="border: 3px solid red"|{{flagicon|MEX}} 1977 |'''Champions'''||'''1st'''||'''5'''||'''5'''||'''0'''||'''0'''||'''20'''||'''5'''||— |4||1||2||1||3||1 |-bgcolor="#cc9966" |{{flagicon|Honduras|1949}} 1981 |'''Third place'''||'''3rd'''||'''5'''||'''1'''||'''3'''||'''1'''||'''6'''||'''3'''||— |4||1||2||1||8||5 |- |1985||colspan=9|''Did not participate, it hosted the 1986 FIFA World Cup'' |colspan=6|— |- |1989||colspan=9|''Banned'' |colspan=6|''Banned'' |- |bgcolor="#cc9966"|{{flagicon|USA}} 1991 |bgcolor="#cc9966"|'''Third place''' |bgcolor="#cc9966"|'''3rd''' |bgcolor="#cc9966"|'''5''' |bgcolor="#cc9966"|'''3''' |bgcolor="#cc9966"|'''1''' |bgcolor="#cc9966"|'''1''' |bgcolor="#cc9966"|'''10''' |bgcolor="#cc9966"|'''5''' |bgcolor="#cc9966"|'''Squad''' |colspan=6 rowspan=15|''Qualified automatically'' |-bgcolor=gold |style="border: 3px solid red"|{{flagicon|Mexico}} {{flagicon|USA}} 1993 |'''Champions'''||'''1st'''||'''5'''||'''4'''||'''1'''||'''0'''||'''28'''||'''2'''||'''Squad''' |-bgcolor=gold |{{flagicon|USA}} 1996 |'''Champions'''||'''1st'''||'''4'''||'''4'''||'''0'''||'''0'''||'''9'''||'''0''' |'''Squad''' |-bgcolor=gold |{{flagicon|USA}} 1998 |'''Champions'''||'''1st'''||'''4'''||'''4'''||'''0'''||'''0'''||'''8'''||'''2'''||'''Squad''' |- |{{flagicon|USA}} 2000 |rowspan=2|Quarter-finals||7th||3||1||1||1||6||3||Squad |- |{{flagicon|USA}} 2002 |5th||3||2||1||0||4||1||Squad |-bgcolor=gold |style="border: 3px solid red"| {{flagicon|Mexico}} {{flagicon|USA}} 2003 |'''Champions'''||'''1st'''||'''5'''||'''4'''||'''1'''||'''0'''||'''9'''||'''0'''||'''Squad''' |- |{{flagicon|USA}} 2005 |Quarter-finals||6th||4||2||0||2||7||4||Squad |-bgcolor=silver |{{flagicon|USA}} 2007 |'''Runners-up'''||'''2nd'''||'''6'''||'''4'''||'''0'''||'''2'''||'''7'''||'''5'''||'''Squad''' |-bgcolor=gold |{{flagicon|USA}} 2009 |'''Champions'''||'''1st'''||'''6'''||'''5'''||'''1'''||'''0'''||'''15'''||'''2'''||'''Squad''' |-bgcolor=gold |{{flagicon|USA}} 2011 |'''Champions'''||'''1st'''||'''6'''||'''6'''||'''0'''||'''0'''||'''22'''||'''4'''||'''Squad''' |-bgcolor="#cc9966" |{{flagicon|USA}} 2013 |'''Semi-finals'''||'''3rd'''||'''5'''||'''3'''||'''0'''||'''2'''||'''8'''||'''5'''||'''Squad''' |-bgcolor=gold |{{flagicon|CAN}} {{flagicon|USA}} 2015 |'''Champions'''||'''1st'''||'''6'''||'''4'''||'''2'''||'''0'''||'''16'''||'''6'''||'''Squad''' |-bgcolor="#cc9966" |{{flagicon|USA}} 2017 |'''Semi-finals'''||'''3rd'''||'''5'''||'''3'''||'''1'''||'''1'''||'''6'''||'''2'''||'''Squad''' |-bgcolor=gold |{{flagicon|USA}} {{flagicon|CRC}} {{flagicon|JAM}} 2019 |'''Champions'''||'''1st'''||'''6'''||'''5'''||'''1'''||'''0'''||'''16'''||'''4'''||'''Squad''' |-bgcolor=silver |{{flagicon|United States}} 2021 |'''Runners-up'''||'''2nd'''||'''6'''||'''4'''||'''1'''||'''1'''||'''9'''||'''2'''||'''Squad''' |4||4||0||0||13||3 |-bgcolor=gold |{{flagicon|Canada}} {{flagicon|United States}} 2023 |'''Champions'''||'''1st'''||'''6'''||'''5'''||'''0'''||'''1'''||'''13'''||'''2'''||'''Squad''' |4||2||2||0||8||3 |-bgcolor=gold |{{flagicon|Canada}} {{flagicon|United States}} 2025 |'''Champions'''||'''1st'''||'''6'''||'''5'''||'''1'''||'''0'''||'''10'''||'''3'''||'''Squad''' |4||3||0||1||8||3 |- !Total!!13 Titles!!26/28!!129!!90!!22!!17!!281!!76!!—!!28!!18!!6!!4!!58!!20 |}
===CONCACAF Nations League=== {{Main|Mexico at the CONCACAF Nations League}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |- !colspan=21|CONCACAF Nations League record |- !colspan=11|League phase !rowspan=7| !colspan=9|Final phase |- !Season !Division !Group !Seed !{{Tooltip|Pld|Games played}} !{{Tooltip|W|Won}} !{{Tooltip|D|Drawn}} !{{Tooltip|L|Lost}} !{{Tooltip|GF|Goals for}} !{{Tooltip|GA|Goals against}} !{{Tooltip|P/R|Promotion/Relegation at end of season}} !Finals !Result !{{Tooltip|Pld|Games played}} !{{Tooltip|W|Won}} !{{Tooltip|D|Drawn}} !{{Tooltip|L|Lost}} !{{Tooltip|GF|Goals for}} !{{Tooltip|GA|Goals against}} !{{Tooltip|Squads|Finals Squad Only}} |-bgcolor=Silver |2019–20 |A |B |'''1st'''||'''4'''||'''4'''||'''0'''||'''0'''||'''13'''||'''3'''||{{same position}} |{{flagicon|USA}} 2021 |'''Runners-up'''||'''2'''||'''0'''||'''1'''||'''1'''||'''2'''||'''3'''||'''Squad''' |-style="background:#c96" |2022–23 |A |A |'''4th'''||'''4'''||'''2'''||'''2'''||'''0'''||'''8'''||'''3'''||{{same position}} |{{flagicon|USA}} 2023 |'''Third place'''||'''2'''||'''1'''||'''0'''||'''1'''||'''1'''||'''3'''||'''Squad''' |-bgcolor=Silver |2023–24 |colspan=2|''Bye'' |'''1st''' |colspan=6|N/A||{{same position}} |{{flagicon|USA}} 2024 |'''Runners-up'''||'''4'''||'''2'''||'''0'''||'''2'''||'''5'''||'''4'''||'''Squad''' |- bgcolor=gold |2024–25 |colspan=2|''Bye'' |'''1st''' |colspan=6|N/A||{{same position}} |{{flagicon|USA}} 2025 |'''Champions'''||'''4'''||'''3'''||'''0'''||'''1'''||'''8'''||'''3'''||'''Squad''' |- !colspan=4|Total!!8!!6!!2!!0!!21!!6 !— !Total!!1 Title!!12!!6!!1!!5!!16!!13!!— |}
===Copa América=== {{main|Mexico at the Copa América}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |- !colspan=10|Copa América record |- !Year !Round !Position !{{Tooltip|Pld|Games played}} !{{Tooltip|W|Won}} !{{Tooltip|D|Drawn}}* !{{Tooltip|L|Lost}} !{{Tooltip|GF|Goals for}} !{{Tooltip|GA|Goals against}} !Squad |-bgcolor=silver |{{flagicon|Ecuador|1900}} 1993 |'''Runners-up''' ||'''2nd'''||'''6'''||'''2'''||'''2'''||'''2'''||'''9'''||'''7'''||'''Squad''' |- |{{flagicon|Uruguay}} 1995 |Quarter-finals||7th||4||1||2||1||5||4||Squad |-bgcolor=#c96 |{{flagicon|Bolivia}} 1997 |'''Third place'''||'''3rd'''||'''6'''||'''2'''||'''2'''||'''2'''||'''8'''||'''9'''||'''Squad''' |-bgcolor=#c96 |{{flagicon|Paraguay|1990}} 1999 |'''Third place'''||'''3rd'''||'''6'''||'''3'''||'''1'''||'''2'''||'''10'''||'''9'''||'''Squad''' |-bgcolor=silver |{{flagicon|Colombia}} 2001 |'''Runners-up'''||'''2nd'''||'''6'''||'''3'''||'''1'''||'''2'''||'''5'''||'''3'''||'''Squad''' |- |{{flagicon|Peru|football}} 2004 |Quarter-finals||6th||4||2||1||1||5||7||Squad |-bgcolor=#c96 |{{flagicon|Venezuela}} 2007 |'''Third place'''||'''3rd'''||'''6'''||'''4'''||'''1'''||'''1'''||'''13'''||'''5'''||'''Squad''' |- |{{flagicon|Argentina}} 2011 |rowspan=2|Group stage |12th||3||0||0||3||1||4||Squad |- |{{flagicon|Chile}} 2015 |11th||3||0||2||1||4||5||Squad |- |{{flagicon|United States}} 2016 |Quarter-finals||7th||4||2||1||1||6||9||Squad |- |{{flagicon|United States}} 2024 |Group stage||9th||3||1||1||1||1||1||Squad |- !Total!!Runners-up!!Invitation (11)!!51!!20!!14!!17!!67!!63!!— |}
===FIFA Confederations Cup=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |- !colspan=10|FIFA Confederations Cup record |- !Year !Round !Position !{{Tooltip|Pld|Games played}} !{{Tooltip|W|Won}} !{{Tooltip|D|Drawn}}* !{{Tooltip|L|Lost}} !{{Tooltip|GF|Goals for}} !{{Tooltip|GA|Goals against}} !Squad |- |{{flagicon|Saudi Arabia}} 1992 |colspan=9|''Did not qualify'' |-bgcolor="#cc9966" |{{flagicon|Saudi Arabia}} 1995 |'''Third place'''||'''3rd'''||'''3'''||'''1'''||'''2'''||'''0'''||'''4'''||'''2'''||'''Squad''' |- |{{flagicon|Saudi Arabia}} 1997 |Group stage||5th||3||1||0||2||8||6||Squad |-bgcolor=gold |style="border: 3px solid red|{{flagicon|Mexico}} 1999 |'''Champions'''||'''1st'''||'''5'''||'''4'''||'''1'''||'''0'''||'''13'''||'''6'''||'''Squad''' |- |{{flagicon|South Korea|1997}}{{flagicon|Japan}} 2001 |Group stage||8th||3||0||0||3||1||8||Squad |- |{{flagicon|France|1974}} 2003 |colspan=9|''Did not qualify'' |- style="background:#9acdff" |{{flagicon|Germany}} 2005 |'''Fourth place'''||'''4th'''||'''5'''||'''2'''||'''2'''||'''1'''||'''7'''||'''6'''||'''Squad''' |- |{{flagicon|South Africa}} 2009 |colspan=9|''Did not qualify'' |- |{{flagicon|Brazil}} 2013 |Group stage||6th||3||1||0||2||3||5||Squad |- style="background:#9acdff" |{{flagicon|Russia}} 2017 |'''Fourth place'''||'''4th'''||'''5'''||'''2'''||'''1'''||'''2'''||'''8'''||'''10'''||'''Squad''' |- !Total!!1 Title!!7/10!!27!!11!!6!!10!!44!!43!!— |}
===Olympic Games=== {{See also|Mexico national under-23 football team}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |- !colspan=10|Olympic Games record |- !Year !Round !Position !{{Tooltip|Pld|Games played}} !{{Tooltip|W|Won}} !{{Tooltip|D|Drawn}}* !{{Tooltip|L|Lost}} !{{Tooltip|GF|Goals for}} !{{Tooltip|GA|Goals against}} !Squad |- |{{flagicon|GBR}} 1908||rowspan=3 colspan=9|''The national team did not exist'' |- |{{flagicon|SWE}} 1912 |- |{{flagicon|BEL}} 1920 |- |{{flagicon|FRA}} 1924||colspan=9|''Did not participate'' |- |{{flagicon|NED}} 1928 |Round of 16||14th||2||0||0||2||2||10||Squad |- |{{flagicon|Germany|1935}} 1936||colspan=9|''Did not participate'' |- |{{flagicon|UK}} 1948 |Round of 16||11th||1||0||0||1||3||5||Squad |- |{{flagicon|Finland}} 1952||rowspan=3 colspan=9|''Did not qualify'' |- |{{flagicon|AUS}} 1956 |- |{{flagicon|Italy}} 1960 |- |{{flagicon|Japan|1870}} 1964||rowspan=4 colspan=9|''The olympic team participated'' |- |- style="background:#9acdff" |style="border: 3px solid red"|{{flagicon|Mexico}} 1968 |- |{{flagicon|FRG}} 1972 |- |{{flagicon|Canada}} 1976 |- |{{flagicon|USSR}} 1980||rowspan=2 colspan=9|''Did not qualify'' |- |{{flagicon|US}} 1984 |- |{{flagicon|KOR|1984}} 1988||colspan=9|''Banned'' |- |Since 1992||colspan=9|''The under-23 team participated'' |- !Total||Round of 16||2/13||3||0||0||3||5||15||— |}
===Panamerican Championship=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" !colspan=10|Panamerican Championship record |- !Year !Round !Position !{{Tooltip|Pld|Games played}} !{{Tooltip|W|Won}} !{{Tooltip|D|Drawn}} !{{Tooltip|L|Lost}} !{{Tooltip|GF|Goals for}} !{{Tooltip|GA|Goals against}} !Squad |- |{{flagicon|CHI}} 1952 |Round-robin||5th||5||1||0||4||5||14||Squad |- |{{flagicon|MEX}} 1956 |Round-robin||5th||5||1||2||2||4||6||Squad |-bgcolor="#cc9966" |{{flagicon|CRC}} 1960 |'''Third place'''||'''3rd'''||'''5'''||'''1'''||'''2'''||'''3'''||'''9'''||'''10'''||'''Squad''' |- !Total!!Third place!!3/3!!16!!3!!4!!9!!18!!30!!— |}
===NAFC Championship=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" !colspan=10|NAFC Championship record |- !Year !Round !Position !{{Tooltip|Pld|Games played}} !{{Tooltip|W|Won}} !{{Tooltip|D|Drawn}}* !{{Tooltip|L|Lost}} !{{Tooltip|GF|Goals for}} !{{Tooltip|GA|Goals against}} !Squad |- |-bgcolor=gold |{{flagicon|CUB|1902}} 1947 |'''Champions'''||'''1st'''||'''2'''||'''2'''||'''0'''||'''0'''||'''8'''||'''1'''||'''Squad''' |- |-bgcolor=gold |style="border: 3px solid red"|{{flagicon|MEX|1934}} 1949 |'''Champions'''||'''1st'''||'''4'''||'''4'''||'''0'''||'''0'''||'''17'''||'''2'''||'''Squad''' |- !Total!!2 Titles!!2/2!!6!!6!!0!!0!!25!!3!!— |}
== Head-to-head record == {{Main|Mexico national football team records and statistics#Head-to-head record|l1=Mexico national football team head-to-head record}}
==Honours== ===Global=== * '''FIFA Confederations Cup''' ** 14px '''Champions (1)''': 1999 ** {{bronze3}} Third place (1): 1995
===Continental=== * '''CONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup''' ** 22px '''Champions (13)''': 1965, 1971, 1977, 1993, 1996, 1998, 2003, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2019, 2023, 2025 ** {{silver2}} Runners-up (3): 1967, 2007, 2021 ** {{bronze3}} Third place (3): 1973, 1981, 1991 *'''CONCACAF Nations League''' ** 14px '''Champions (1)''': 2024–25 ** {{silver2}} Runners-up (2): 2019–20, 2023–24 ** {{bronze3}} Third place (1): 2022–23 * '''CONCACAF Cup''' ** 14px '''Champions (1)''': 2015 * '''CONMEBOL Copa América''' ** {{silver2}} Runners-up (2): 1993, 2001 ** {{bronze3}} Third place (3): 1997, 1999, 2007 * '''Panamerican Championship'''{{sup|1}} ** {{bronze3}} Third place (1): 1960
===Subregional=== * '''NAFC Championship'''{{sup|2}} ** {{gold1}} '''Champions (2)''': 1947, 1949 * '''North American Nations Cup''' ** {{gold1}} '''Champions (1)''': 1991 ** {{silver2}} Runners-up (1): 1990 * '''Central American and Caribbean Games''' ** {{gold1}} '''Gold medal (2)''': 1935, 1938
===Friendly=== * '''Torneo Internacional de Chile (1)''': 1966 * '''Copa Ciudad de México (1)''': 1975 * '''Azteca 2000 Tournament (1)''': 1985 * '''Marlboro Cup (1)''': 1989 * '''U.S. Cup (3)''': 1996, 1997, 1999 * '''Lunar New Year Cup (1)''': 1999 * '''Copa Reebok (1)''': 1999<ref>{{cite web|title=Copa Reebok|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesc/copareebok.html|website=RSSSF}}</ref>
===Summary=== Only official honours are included, according to ''FIFA statutes'' (competitions organized/recognized by FIFA or an affiliated confederation). {| class="wikitable" width=30% style="font-size:90%; text-align:center;" |- !Competition!!{{gold1}}!!{{silver2}}!!{{bronze3}}!!Total |- |align=left|FIFA Confederations Cup||1||0||1||2 |- |align=left|CONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup |13||3||3||18 |- |align=left|CONCACAF Nations League |1||2||1||4 |- |align=left|CONCACAF Cup |1||0||0||1 |- |align=left|CONMEBOL Copa América |0||2||3||5 |- |align=left|Panamerican Championship{{sup|1}} |0||0||1||1 |- |align=left|NAFC Championship{{sup|2}} |2||0||0||2 |- !Total!!18!!7!!9!!34 |}
;Notes # Official continental competition organized by PFC, the former unified confederation of the Americas, formed by NAFC, CCCF and CONMEBOL (1946–1961). # Official subregional competition organized by NAFC, direct predecessor confederation of CONCACAF and the former governing body of football in North America (1946–1961).
==See also== * Mexico national under-23 football team * Mexico national under-20 football team * Mexico national under-17 football team * Mexico women's national football team * Mexico national beach football team * Mexico national futsal team
==Notes== {{Notelist}}
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== {{Commons category}} *{{official website}} {{in lang|es}} *[https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/associations/MEX Mexico] – FIFA profile *[https://www.rsssf.org/tablesm/mex-intres.html Archives and results] at the RSSSF
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