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Mexico world cup soccer campaign at the 2006 World Cup in Germany was short lived. The CONCACAF giants were defeated by South American heavy weights Argentina in the second round.
Mexico, one of the eight seeded teams of the 2006 World Cup, was placed in Group D along with Portugal, Angola and Iran. This was the 13th time the Mexicans were playing in the final stage of the World Cup. Nicknamed The Tricolores or El Tri, Mexico soccer team started their campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over Iran. However, Mexico national soccer team could only manage a goalless draw against Angola in their second match.
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In their final group match, Mexico faced the formidable Portuguese. Omar Bravo missed a penalty as the El Tri went down 1-2. With four points in their bag, Mexico made it to the second round behind Portugal from Group D.
In the second round played at Zentralstadion in Leipzig in front of 43,000 spectators, the Mexicans took the lead against Argentina in the 5th minute. Captain Rafael Marquez scored for the Mexicans. However, Hernan Crespo restored parity for Argentina four minutes later. The match remained locked at 1-1 after regulation time. In the extra-time, a brilliant volley from Maxi Rodriguez sealed the match for Argentina, sending the Central American champions crashing out.
Bravo was the top scorer among the Mexico soccer players with two goals to his credit. Taking the onus of the team’s defeat, Coach Ricardo Lavolpe resigned from his post. He was succeeded by Hugo Sanchez, one of the greatest players that Mexico soccer ever produced.
Mexico Soccer Team General Information
National Team - Mexico
Capital City- Mexico City
Continent- North America
Manager- Ricardo
Mexico Soccer Team History
Founded 1927
Affiliated 1929
WC participations 13 (1930, 1950, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1978, 1986, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006)
WC honours Quarter-final 1970 and 1986)
Continental Titles Three times NAFC champions (1947, 1949, 1991), three times CONCACAF champions (1965, 1971, 1977), three times Gold Cup (1993, 1996, 1998), five times Central American champions (1935, 1938, 1959, 1966, 1990), three times Pan American champions (1967, 1975 with Brazil, 1999)
First International: Guatemala 2 - 3 Mexico (Guatemala City, Guatemala; 1 January 1923)
Largest win: Mexico 13 - 0 Bahamas (Toluca, Mexico; April 28, 1987)
Worst defeat: England 8 - 0 Mexico (London, England; May 10, 1961)
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Appearances: 8 (First in 1991) Best result Winners, 1993, 1996, 1998, 2003
MEXICO Football Team for 2006 FIFA World Cup
Coach:
Ricardo La Volpe
Goalkeepers:
Oswaldo Sanchez, Jose de Jesus Corona, Guillermo Ochoa.
Defenders:
Claudio Suarez, Carlos Salcido, Rafael Marquez, Ricardo Osorio, Gonzalo Pineda, Jose Antonio Castro, Mario Mendez, Andres Guardado, Francisco Rodriguez.
Midfielders:
Gerardo Torrado, Zinha (Antonio Naelson Matiasar), Pavel Pardo, Ramon Morales, Rafael Garcia, Luis Perez.
Forwards:
Jared Borgetti, Guillermo Franco, Jose Fonseca, Omar Bravo, Jesus Arellano.
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The team is known as 'El Tricolor'
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World Cup Record:
| Year | Host | Performance |
| 1930 | Uruguay | Fourth, Pool One |
| 1934 | Italy | - |
| 1938 | France | - |
| 1950 | Brazil | Fourth, Pool One |
| 1954 | Switzerland | Fourth, Group One |
| 1958 | Sweden | Fourth, Pool Three |
| 1962 | Chile | Third, Group Three |
| 1966 | England | Third, Group One |
| 1970 | Mexico | Quarter finals |
| 1974 | West Germany | - |
| 1978 | Argentina | Fourth, Group Two |
| 1982 | Spain | - |
| 1986 | Mexico | Quarter finals |
| 1990 | Italy | - |
| 1994 | U.S.A. | Second Round (last 16) |
| 1998 | France | Second Round (last 16) |
| 2002 | S.Korea/Japan | Second Round (last 16) |
| 2006 | Germany | Second Round (last 16) |
| Jersey No. | Name of the Player |
| 1 | Oswaldo Sanchez |
| 2 | Claudio Suarez |
| 3 | Carlos Salcido |
| 4 | Rafael Marquez |
| 5 | Ricardo Osorio |
| 6 | Gerardo Torrado |
| 7 | Zinha (Antonio Naelson Matiasar) |
| 8 | Pavel Pardo |
| 9 | Jared Borgetti |
| 10 | Guillermo Franco |
| 11 | Ramon Morales |
| 12 | Jose de Jesus Corona |
| 13 | Guillermo Ochoa |
| 14 | Gonzalo Pineda |
| 15 | Jose Antonio Castro |
| 16 | Mario Mendez |
| 17 | Jose Fonseca |
| 18 | Andres Guardado |
| 19 | Omar Bravo |
| 20 | Rafael Garcia |
| 21 | Jesus Arellano |
| 22 | Francisco Rodriguez |
| 23 | Luis Perez |
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