Soccer is loved in Mexico and has been a part of the country's culture for years. But while the country has been fortunate enough to make many World Cup appearances, that hasn’t always translated to success in the tournament.
Mexico has competed in nearly every tournament since the inaugural 1930 World Cup, but it has never been able to win. The country has advanced past the group stage in seven straight World Cups, but it has lost in the Round of 16 each time. It has been 36 years since fans have seen Mexico advance past the Round of 16.
Mexico is known for producing young talent that brings them success. Like winning gold in the 2012 London Olympics and winning the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship a record 13 times across its various formats. However, Mexico has never been able to get over the World Cup hump.
With the 2022 World Cup in Qatar underway, Mexico is looking to take it all the way – starting with Poland on Nov. 22 at 11 a.m. ET.
Here’s everything you need to know about how far Mexico has gone in World Cup history:
Has Mexico ever won a World Cup?
Mexico has competed in 16 of the 21 total World Cup tournaments since the inaugural tournament in 1930. However, it has never been able to win a World Cup.
Who will Mexico face in the 2022 World Cup?
Mexico will have a tough time in Qatar after being drawn into a tough Group C. In this year’s tournament, Mexico will face Poland, Argentina and Saudi Arabia in the group stage.
Mexico hosted the 1970 World Cup and the 1986 World Cup, which was the country’s best showing in the last 30 years.
While the 1986 run included a win over Belgium, it went on to be eliminated in the quarterfinals by West Germany on penalty kicks after a 0-0 draw.
Mexico's all-time World Cup results
In all, Mexico has a record of 16-14-27 in the World Cup over the course of their 57 matches.
Which player has the most goals for Mexico in World Cup history?
Mexico’s Luis Hernandez and Javier Hernández are tied for the most goals in the country’s World Cup history. In France in 1998, Hernandez scored twice against South Korea and once against both the Netherlands and Germany. He is the only player to score four goals in a single World Cup.
Here is a complete list of the top goal scorers in Mexico World Cup history:
Place
Name
Goals
World Cup
T-1
Luis Hernández
4
1998
Javier Hernández
4
2010 (2), 2014 (1), 2018 (1)
T-3
Cuauhtémoc Blanco
3
1998, 2002, 2010
Rafael Márquez
3
2006, 2010, 2014
T-5
Manuel Rosas
2
1930
Javier Valdivia
2
1970
Fernando Quirarte
2
1986
Luis García
2
1994
Alberto García Aspe
2
1994, 1998
Ricardo Peláez
2
1998
Jared Borgetti
2
2002
Omar Bravo
2
2006
Which player has the most appearances for Mexico in World Cup history?
Rafael Márquez (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018) and Antonio Carbajal (1950, 1954, 1958, 1962 and 1966) appeared in five World Cups apiece, a record that is only matched by German midfielder Lothar Matthäus.
Why was Mexico banned in the 1990 World Cup?
The Cachirules scandal was a 1988 association football scandal where Mexico knowingly used at least four overage players (Gerardo Jiménez, José de la Fuente, José Luis Mata, and Aurelio Rivera) on the Mexico under-20 team which played at the 1988 CONCACAF U-20 Tournament. As a result, FIFA banned Mexico from entering the 1990 Italy World Cup for fielding over-aged players during the 1988 Olympic Games qualifiers, a youth tournament.
Has Mexico ever won a World Cup? Mexico has competed in 16 of the 21 total World Cup tournaments since the inaugural tournament in 1930. However, it has never been able to win a World Cup.
the Mexican federation had knowingly used players. over the age limit in a U20 tournament, which eventually reached international press, where then CONCACAF banned. numerous members of the Mexican federation, but more importantly. was followed by FIFA imposing a two year ban on EZ3.
Mexico played France in the first match of the first World Cup on 13 July 1930. Mexico's best progression in World Cups has been reaching the quarter-finals in both the 1970 and 1986 World Cups, both times as host, and will play host for the third time in 2026.
Mexico has competed in the tournament since the inaugural 1930 World Cup, and has entered ever since, for a total of 16 tournaments, although it has failed to qualify for the finals proper on 3 occasions: 1934 (Italy), 1974 (West Germany), and 1982 (Spain).
Mexico's best results have come when they have hosted the tournament, in 1970 and 1986. They reached the quarter-finals in 1970 and 1986, on both occasions losing to the eventual runners-up. In 1970, Italy defeated them 4-1 and in 1986, they lost a penalty shoot-out with Germany.
Mexico's greatest performances in a World Cup came in 1970 and 1986. On both occasions, they reached the quarterfinals, where they were kicked out of the competition by Italy and West Germany respectively.
Mexico has competed in nearly every tournament since the inaugural 1930 World Cup, but it has never been able to win. The country has advanced past the group stage in seven straight World Cups, but it has lost in the Round of 16 each time. It has been 36 years since fans have seen Mexico advance past the Round of 16.
And a minute later, Infantino made it official: New York/New Jersey will host the final on July 19, 2026. “It was so wonderful to be in a room with people who have worked so hard with you,” said Bruce Revman, New York New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee Co-Host City Manager with LaRusso.
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First and foremost, as host nations, the USA, Canada and Mexico will all automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The match schedule is now confirmed so we know where the hosts will be playing in the group stages and how things could pan out for them.
Additionally, Mexico is sometimes colloquially referred to as "El Tricolor" in reference to the three colors of its national flag: green, white, and red.
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