Country profile
Mexico
United Mexican States
Key facts
Capital
Mexico City
Population
128,900,000
Confederation
CONCACAF
FIFA code
MEX
Overview
Mexico is a nation where football is woven into the national soul. Stretching from the deserts of the north to the tropical jungles of the south, this vibrant country of over 125 million people lives and breathes fútbol like few others in the Americas.
From the roar of the Estadio Azteca — the spiritual cathedral of Mexican football — to dusty neighborhood pitches, the game unites a country famous for its cuisine, mariachi music, ancient pyramids and fierce regional pride.
Football culture
Liga MX boasts some of the highest attendances in the world, with fierce rivalries like Club América vs Chivas dividing the nation. The green shirt of *El Tri* commands near-religious devotion, and the supporters' traveling army is among the loudest at any World Cup.
World Cup history
Mexico has qualified for 17 World Cups and reached the quarter-finals twice, both on home soil in 1970 and 1986. For seven straight tournaments they reached the Round of 16 before stumbling, only to crash out in the group stage at Qatar 2022.
Location
Did you know
- The Estadio Azteca will host its third World Cup — a global first.
- Mexico hosted the iconic 1970 and 1986 World Cups, both featuring Maradona and Pelé legends.
- Guillermo Ochoa is one of few players to appear at five World Cups.
- Mexico won Olympic football gold at London 2012, beating Brazil.
- The 'Cielito Lindo' chant echoes around every Mexican match worldwide.
From Wikipedia
United Mexican States fields one of the 48 national teams contesting the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Source: Wikipedia →