Mexico figures in World Cup worries for Argentina over World Cup in Qatar

Mexico beats Germany in World Cup 2018 in Russia (Photo: REUTERS / Christian Hartmann)

The draw for was held Qatar World Cup And as a result of luck Group c With two known competitors World CupsOK Argentina And Mexico Faces struggling for a spot in the knockout stage are seen again in November.

This is the fourth time the two US teams have met at the World Cup, with a favorable draw for Argentina. Who has amassed three victories in history. Since 1930, only one in the group, the others in 2006 and 2010, both in the 16th round.

Despite this good achievement, there is one fact Mexican team What can worry Lionel Scaloni And all South American fans, because after the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, The Tricolor Do not lose to the first team in the group stage.

Mexico drew 0-0 with Brazil at the 2014 World Cup, thanks to a superb performance by Guillermo Ochoa (Photo: Reuters)
Mexico drew 0-0 with Brazil at the 2014 World Cup, thanks to a superb performance by Guillermo Ochoa (Photo: Reuters)

History points to this for Mexico because it last fell against a top-ranked team Argentina World Cup 1978They lost 6-0 to Germany and finished last in the group.

After this edition, The திரி The draw did not fall again against a team leader, in addition Forever Since then he has qualified for the 16th round of all the World Cups in which he has participated.

What are the top seats that Mexico cannot fight?

From the 1986 World Cup to Russia 2018, Mexico Qualified for eight World CupsBut this was only measured against teams in the top six, as it was the maximum difference of the draw on two occasions: at home in 86 and Germany fifth in 2006 in the FIFA rankings.

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Since then, the first seeds measured by the Mexican team: ItalyIn 1994; Netherlands In 1998; Italy Again, in 2002; South AfricaIn 2010; Brazil In 2014, and Germany, In 2018.

Mexico draw South Africa 1-1 against hosts at 2010 World Cup Rafa Marquez (Photo: Reuters)
Mexico draw South Africa 1-1 against hosts at 2010 World Cup Rafa Marquez (Photo: Reuters)

What are Mexico’s results against the last cards in the World Cup?

At the 1994 World Cup in the United States, Mexico drew 1-1 with Italy In the third match of the group, the first-place finisher scored a goal in the 16th round for scoring more than the other. However, they lost to Bulgaria on penalties.

For the 1998 World Cup in France, Mexico is also equal but now 2-2 against the Netherlands In the third match of the group, they qualified for second place in the 16th round, where they lost 2-1 to Germany.

In the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup, The திரி Draw 1-1 against ItalyIn the third match of the group, as a result Took first place From Group G; However, they did not take advantage of the opportunity and lost in the round against 16 United States.

2010 in South Africa, A 1-1 draw against Mexico In the first match of the World Cup, they also defeated France to reach the 16th round; However, in this edition they were eliminated for the second time in a row against Argentina.

Russia defeated Germany by Mexico in 2018 and that too came as a seed (Photo: Reuters)
Russia defeated Germany by Mexico in 2018 and that too came as a seed (Photo: Reuters)

For the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the Mexican national team was again lined up with the host team. But again they came out on top with no goals. It was the team’s second game, and it earned them a chance to qualify for the final against Croatia, which they beat 3-1. Unfortunately for the team he led Michael HerreraLost in the 16th round against the Netherlands in the hour.

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Finally Mexico faced the first level player Russia 2018Where they are paired against Germany, Current champion. In this first group match, The திரி 1-0 historic victoryWith this they finally reached the 16th round.

Record against Mexico’s first ranking since 1986 Five draws and one winNevertheless Argentina is Qatar’s favorite in Group C of 2022Indicates recent history Tricolor It can be a complicated match and one that can get points from the Albiceleste team.

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