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Spain Reclaim World No. 1 as Morocco Hits Historic High in Post-World Cup FIFA RankingsNational Teams

Spain Reclaim World No. 1 as Morocco Hits Historic High in Post-World Cup FIFA Rankings

One day after the 2026 World Cup final, FIFA released its updated world ranking: Spain back on top, and Morocco reaching a historic sixth place.

July 25, 2026
Mexican Legend Guillermo Ochoa Announces Retirement After 22-Year CareerNational Teams

Mexican Legend Guillermo Ochoa Announces Retirement After 22-Year Career

Ochoa closes out a career featuring six World Cups, a tally shared only with Ronaldo and Messi.

July 25, 2026
Trump wants an all-American World Cup, and reveals an Infantino idea: US - ChinaFIFA World Cup 2026

Trump wants an all-American World Cup, and reveals an Infantino idea: US - China

Trump proposes a new US-hosted World Cup without Mexico or Canada, revealing Infantino suggested co-hosting the next edition with China.

July 17, 2026
Memories of the 1986 World Cup: when Argentina faced England in the "Hand of God" matchFIFA World Cup 2026

Memories of the 1986 World Cup: when Argentina faced England in the "Hand of God" match

Ahead of their upcoming 2026 World Cup semi-final, we look back at the legendary 1986 World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and England, remembered for the two most famous goals in the competition's history, both scored by Diego Maradona.

July 12, 2026
Nagelsmann, Koeman, Bielsa... the coaches' blacklist keeps growingFIFA World Cup 2026

Nagelsmann, Koeman, Bielsa... the coaches' blacklist keeps growing

Following their teams' elimination from the 2026 World Cup, more than a dozen coaches have left their jobs, through resignations and dismissals, an unprecedented wave affecting names like Nagelsmann, Koeman, Bielsa and Roberto Martínez.

July 8, 2026
World Cup 2026: Morocco kick off the Round of 16 this Saturday — full schedule and kick-off timesFIFA World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026: Morocco kick off the Round of 16 this Saturday — full schedule and kick-off times

Morocco open the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 this Saturday July 4 against Canada in Houston (kick-off 18:00 Morocco time). Here is the full schedule of all eight last-16 matches.

July 4, 2026

Standings

PDIFFPTS
Qualification
1Mexico3+69
2South Africa3-14
3Czechia3-41
4South Korea3-13
Rules and legend
  • Qualification
  • Relegation

Full Squad

Key Players

Trophies

Total titles
15 titles
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CONCACAF Gold Cup
2025 | 2023 | 2019 | 2015 | 2011 | 2009 | ...
13
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CONCACAF Nations League
2025
1
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FIFA Confederations Cup
1999
1

History of the Mexico national team

Founding and Early Years

The Mexico national team, nicknamed "El Tri," is governed by the Mexican Football Federation (FMF), founded in 1927. A historic power in the CONCACAF region, it has established itself as the most successful nation in Gold Cup history, with ten titles.

Team Evolution

The Estadio Azteca in Mexico City has hosted two World Cup finals (1970 and 1986), and in 2026 becomes the first stadium in history to host matches at three different editions.

Great Managers

Javier Aguirre led Mexico until 2026, guiding El Tri, co-hosts of the World Cup, to a perfect group stage before their Round of 16 exit. Rafael Márquez then succeeded him, having been the only player to captain his country at five World Cups.

Iconic Players

Hugo Sánchez, a legendary forward famed for his acrobatic overhead kicks, and Antonio Carbajal, the first player in history to play at five World Cups, defined the glorious early years of Mexican football. Javier "Chicharito" Hernández remains the country's all-time top scorer, while Rafael Márquez extended his influence by becoming the national team's head coach.

Major Achievements

Mexico have never won the World Cup, but hold the CONCACAF Gold Cup record with ten titles, most recently in 2025. They also won the FIFA Confederations Cup in 1999 on home soil, as well as the CONCACAF Nations League in 2025. As co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, they enjoyed a perfect group stage (three wins) before losing to England (2-3) in the Round of 16.

The Team Today

Under Rafael Márquez, Mexico are entering a new era buoyed by the momentum of their home World Cup, and rank among the top nations in the CONCACAF region in the FIFA World Ranking.

Frequently asked questions

When is Mexico's next match?+

Mexico face Peru on 30 September 2026.

What is Mexico's current standing?+

Mexico are currently 1 in World Cup 2026 with 9 points.

Has Mexico ever won the World Cup?+

No, their best result being quarter-finals on home soil in 1970 and 1986.

How many Gold Cups has Mexico won?+

10 titles, a competition record.

How did Mexico's 2026 World Cup end?+

They were eliminated in the Round of 16 by England (2-3), after a perfect group stage.

Who is Mexico's all-time top scorer?+

Javier "Chicharito" Hernández, with 52 goals.

Who is Mexico's current head coach?+

Rafael Márquez, the former captain who played at a record five World Cups, succeeded Javier Aguirre after the 2026 World Cup.

When was the Mexican Football Federation founded?+

The FMF was founded in 1927.