The Mexican team has participated in the World Cup 12 times. They are nicknamed 'The Tricolores' or 'El Tri.' In the 1990s, they dominated the CONCACAF sides and hence were called 'the Giants of CONCACAF.'

The team reached the quarter-finals in 1970 and 1986 and on both occasions lost to the eventual runners-up. In 1970, Italy defeated them by 4-1 and in 1986, the home team were devastated after losing the penalty shoot-out with Germany.

The team quite easily qualified for the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany. During their recent appearance at the FIFA Confederations Cup Germany 2005, they performed brilliantly defeating Brazil 1-0.

The key player are Jared Borgetti who is currently with Bolton in the English Premier League, Rafael Marquez of FC Barcelona and Fransisco Palencia, the country's most exciting footballer.