World Cup Preview - Mexico

With the 2010 FIFA World Cup less than 4 months away, its time to breakdown the 32 teams that will be participating in The Great Tournament. Next up is the CONCACAF nation of México.


Official Name: Federación Mexicana de Fútbol

Nickname: El Tri

FIFA Confederation: CONCACAF (Central, North America, and Caribbean)

FIFA Code: MEX

How They Qualified: 2nd place in CONCACAF Final stage

World Cup Appearances (Including 2010): 14

Best WC Finish: México 1970 & México 1986, Quarterfinals

World Cup Record (MP: Wins - Draws - Losses): 45: 11W - 12D - 22L

Head Coach: Javier Aguirre

Most Capped Player (# of caps): Claudio Suárez (178)

All-Time Goal Scoring Leader (# of goals): Jared Borghetti (46)

Brief Footballing History:
Historically, México has been the dominant force in CONCACAF despite the recent emergence of the US Soccer.

Read the full article at Mad About Fútbol.

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