Mexico national football team
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Mexico’s national football team represents Mexico Men’s in International football which is governed by the Mexico Football Federation and is a member of CONCACAF.
The only team from CONCACAF is the most successful national team as they have won eleven confederation titles, eight CONCACAF Gold Cups, and three CONCACAF Championships as well as CONCACAF Cup.
For the 2022 FIFA World Cup Mexico has been qualified and reached to play in the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament as per the previous performance we can say that Mexico is standing stronger for the tournament.
History
The football in Mexico was first organized in early 20th century by the European immigrant groups, the first match was played against Guatemala, where Mexico won by 3-2 after that the series was played of international friendlies were played with Guatemala.
Basically, the Mexico Team became official governing body of football in year 1927, and in year 1930 they played Summer Olympics which was the first international tournament where Mexico lost to Spain 1-7 in the round of 16.
Current Football Squad:
Mexico Football Team –
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Guillermo Ochoa, Alfredo Talavera, Rodolfo Cota, Carlos Acevedo. |
| Defenders | Hector Moreno, Jesus Gallardo, Nestor Araujo, Cesar Montes, Jorge Sanchez, Julio Cesar Dominguez, Gerardo Arteaga, Erick Aguirre, Jesus Alberto Angulo, Johan Vasquez, Kevin Alvarez, Julian Araujo Israel Reyes. |
| Midfielders | Andres Guardado, Hector Herrera, Edson Alvarez, Orbelin Pineda, Erick Gutierrez, Uriel Antuna, Roberto Alvarado, Luis Romo, Diego Lainez, Sebastian Cordova, Fernando Beltran, Erik Lira, Erick Sanchez, Luis Chavez. |
| Forwards | Raul Jimenez, Jesus Manuel Corona, Rodolfo Pizarro, Henry Martin, Alexis Vega, Santiago Gimenez, Marcelo Flores. |
| Captain | Guillermo Ochoa |
Mexico Current History and Information
| Team | Mexico Football Team |
|---|---|
| FIFA code | MEX |
| FIFA Current Ranking | 9 Currently |
| Top Scorer | Javier Hernandez (52) |
| Most caps | Claudio Suarez ( 177) |
| Nickname(s) | El Tri ( The Tricolor) |
| Captain | Andres Guardado |
| World Cup Appearances | 17 times( since 1930) |
| CONCACAF Championship- | 8 times (won 1965, 1971, 1977) |
| Confederations Cup- | 7 times , (Won 1999) |
Mexico 2022 world cup squad
Mexico Football Team –
There would be some change in the squad for the final tournament.
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Guillermo Ochoa, Alfredo Talavera, Rodolfo Cota, Carlos Acevedo. |
| Defenders | Hector Moreno, Jesus Gallardo, Nestor Araujo, Cesar Montes, Jorge Sanchez, Julio Cesar Dominguez, Gerardo Arteaga, Erick Aguirre, Jesus Alberto Angulo, Johan Vasquez, Kevin Alvarez, Julian Araujo Israel Reyes. |
| Midfielders | Andres Guardado, Hector Herrera, Edson Alvarez, Orbelin Pineda, Erick Gutierrez, Uriel Antuna, Roberto Alvarado, Luis Romo, Diego Lainez, Sebastian Cordova, Fernando Beltran, Erik Lira, Erick Sanchez, Luis Chavez. |
| Forwards | Raul Jimenez, Jesus Manuel Corona, Rodolfo Pizarro, Henry Martin, Alexis Vega, Santiago Gimenez, Marcelo Flores. |
| Captain | Guillermo Ochoa |
2018 world cup squad
Mexico Football Team –
There are following 28 players who were called up for the 2018 FIFA World Cup , the current squad is full of the best they have all talented players, full skilled.
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Jose de Jesus Corona, Alfredo Talavera, Guillermo Ochoa |
| Defenders | Hugo Ayala, Carlos Salcedo, Rafael Marquez, Hector Moreno, Hector Herrera, Edson Alvarez. |
| Midfielders | Erick Gutierrez, Jonathan dos Santos, Miguel Layun, Giovani dos Santos, Jesus Manuel Corona, Andres Guardado, Javier Aquino, Jesus Gallardo. |
| Forwards | Marco Fabian, Raul Jimenez, Carlos Vela, Javier Hernandez, Oribe Peralta |
| Captain | Rafael Marquez |
| Head Coach | Juan Carlos Osoria |
