The Mexican has been placed in ‘Group C’ with strong contenders like Saudi Arabia, Argentina and Poland for the FIFA World Cup 2022. However, they are likely to face Poland in their opening match in Group C on 22 November 2022.
Team of Mexico
The team is said to represent Mexico in numerous international football matches and is generally taken care of by the Mexican Football Federation. However, the team competes as a member of CONCACAF. The Mexico National Football team is given the nickname, “El Tri”, which means “The Tricolour”. According to reports, the team has successfully managed to qualify for nearly seventeenth World Cups.
Moreover, they have been consecutively making it to the tournament since 1994. Also, Mexico and Brazil are considered as the only two nations to reach the group stage over the previous seven World Cups. Furthermore, their best progression in World Cup tournaments has been making it to the quarterfinals in the years of 1970 and 1986, both of which were staged on their home ground. Currently, their head coach is Gerardo Martino, and he was appointed as Mexico’s manager on 7th January 2019.
Besides these, the team is by far considered as the most successful one in the CONCACAF region, who won eleven confederation titles that include eight CONCACAF Gold Cups and three CONCACAF Championships. The titles also include two NAFC Championships, one North American Nations Cup, one CONCACAF Cup and two gold medals of the Central American and Caribbean Games. Furthermore, they are said to be one among eight nations to have won two of the three most important football tournaments (the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2012 Summer Olympics).
As of now, Mexico is expected to reach the knockout stages. Though being placed with strong competitors, the chances of winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup seem a little difficult for the team, but with their incredible players they are expected to try their best. The team further possesses three players from the top five European league teams, with a combination of 222 caps and 55 goals. The team draws a lot of experience. Thereby, the team is expected to compete properly against other big-name teams in the upcoming tournament.
Mexico’s “Group C” Fixtures for FIFA World Cup 2022:
- 22 November- Mexico vs Poland.
- 26 November- Mexico vs Argentina.
- 30 November- Mexico vs Saudi Arabia.
Squad of Mexico
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup, one of the dominant and strong competitors comes up with their 26-man squad. Check out the complete list and details of players:
Head Coach: Gerardo Martino.
Captain: Andrés Guardado.
Goalkeepers: Guillermo Ochoa (America), Alfredo Talavera (Juarez), Rodolfo Cota (Leon).
Defenders: Hector Moreno (Monterrey), Jesus Gallardo (Monterrey), Nestor Araujo (America), Cesar Montes (Monterrey), Jorge Sanchez (Ajax), Gerardo Arteaga (Genk), Kevin Alvarez (Pachuca), Johan Vasquez (Cremonese).
Midfielders: Andres Guardado (Real Betis), Hector Herrera (Houston Dynamo), Edson Alvarez (Ajax), Orbelin Pineda (AEK Athens), Uriel Antuna (Cruz Azul), Erick Gutierrez (PSV), Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul), Roberto Alvarado (Guadalajara), Luis Romo (Monterrey), Alexis Vega (Guadalajara), Luis Chavez (Pachuca).
Forwards: Raul Jimenez (Wolves), Hirving Lozano (Napoli), Henry Martin (America), Rogelio Funes Mori (Monterrey).
Probable Top Picks for FIFA World Cup 2022:
- Guillermo Ochoa (America)- Goalkeeper.
- Andres Guardado (Real Betis)- Midfielder.
- Raul Jimenez (Wolves)- Forward.
- Hirving Lozano (Napoli)- Forward.
- Edson Alvarez (Ajax)- Midfielder.
- Nestor Araujo (America)- Defender.
- Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)- Midfielder.
- Rogelio Funes Mori (Monterrey)- Forward.
- Johan Vasquez (Cremonese)- Defender.
- Gerardo Arteaga (Genk)- Defender.
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