FIFA World Cup 2018: Mexico team, records, fixtures

Mexico football players during a training session.

Mexico football players during a training session.   | Photo Credit: AFp

A total of 64 matches will be played in 12 venues located in 11 cities.

The FIFA World Cup 2018 is scheduled to be held in Russia from June 14 to July 15, 2018. A total of 64 matches will be played in 12 venues located in 11 cities.

The final will be held at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

Current World Cup squad

Yet to be announced

Coach for 2018:

Mexico’s coach Juan Carlos Osorio.

Mexico’s coach Juan Carlos Osorio.   | Photo Credit: Reuters

Juan Carlos Osorio

Fixtures

June 17: vs Germany

June 23: vs Korea Republic

June 27: vs Sweden

Past records

No. of times team has played in WC (number): 15

No. of matches played (number): 53

No. of matches won: 16

No. of matches lost: 17

No. of times lost in finals (Number): 0

No. of times world cup won (number): 0

No. of goals scored in WC: 74

Top 3 players to watch: Javier Hernandez, Jesus Corona, Hirving Lozano

Road to WC (text): Mexico won through to Russia 2018 with a 1-0 win over Panama on September 1, 2017, securing qualification with three matches remaining.

Player who has played most world cups (appearances): Rafael Marquez: 20

Player who has scored most no. of goals (Player:No. of goals): Luiz Hernandez: 4