El Tri brings the most passionate fanbase of any team at this World Cup. Playing at Estadio Azteca — altitude, noise, and all — they're one of the most dangerous hosts in tournament history. Hirving "Chucky" Lozano leads an attack that can beat anyone on a given day.
| Player | Pos | ⚽ | 🎯 | 🔫 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago Giménez Feyenoord | FW | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| Edson Álvarez West Ham United | MF | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Hirving Lozano PSV Eindhoven | FW | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| Guillermo Ochoa Club América | GK | 0 | 0 | 0 |
El Tri has appeared in the World Cup Round of 16 seven consecutive times — but has never made it to the quarterfinals in that span. Fans call this curse "Quinto partido" (the fifth game).
Mexico's team is one of only three squads playing on home soil — giving them fervent support at Azteca Stadium, one of the most intimidating venues in world soccer.
The rivalry between Mexico and the USA is one of the most intense in CONCACAF. Their World Cup group stage matchup would be the most-watched soccer game in North American history.