Qatar 2022
Under coach Gerardo Martino, Mexico experienced complicated moments to reach the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. In this article, you will find out how the Mexican national team progressed during the CONCACAF qualifiers.
Mexico will play 17 world Cup in Qatar. This impressive number is one of the all-time best behind traditional contenders like BrazilGermany, Italia And the Argentina. However, the qualifying process was not an easy task in CONCACAF after another disappointment in Russia 2018.
Mexico’s modern history in world Cup It is definitely bittersweet. On the good side, at least since 1994, the team has passed the group stage in seven consecutive editions (a feat that only Brazil has achieved). However, in all these opportunities, the famous trio could not reach the quarter-finals. Just imagine it. Seven chances in the Round of 16, no wins to display.
Therefore, in order to change history, the Mexican Football Federation did its best in the pursuit of a recognized coach. was the answer Gerardo Martinowho had tremendous experience with national teams such as Paraguay and Argentina. At the club level, the biggest credit was definitely the time he spent with him Barcelona.
How did Mexico qualify for the World Cup in Qatar?
because of their arrangement, Mexico Automatically qualified for the third and final round of CONCACAF. You will play for Three berths In the World Cup 2022 And fourth place will go to the playoffs among the Confederation. Although Mexico is a powerhouse in Central North America and the Caribbean, there are infamous paragraphs in which the trio almost fails to qualify. For example, process Brazil 2014.
In the first round, Mexico almost tied with Jamaica At home, he scored a goal in the last minute to avoid humiliation (2-1) and lost a few days later Costa Rica In San Jose (1-0). Then came the crisis after two draws with Panama and Canada. Although Gerardo Martino’s players recovered from consecutive victories (Honduras and El Salvador), the ghosts returned when they lost on the road with the US and Canada.
However, with all the pressure on the team, Mexico They regrouped and finished unbeaten in their last six matches: four wins and two draws. They’re done second place In the last group with 28 points, only behind Canada because of the goal difference. In this way, the Mexican national team grabbed a place in World Cup 2022 in Qatar.
