Abstract
ABSTRACT This paper explores Mexico’s relationship with the World Cup, from 1930 to 2018. Though a regular competitor, having missed very few final tournaments, Mexico failed to deliver remarkable results. The country is mostly known as a two-time host of World Cups, with a third experience scheduled for 2026. The paper delineates two periods in the history of Mexico’s attendance to World Cups: 1930–1990 and 1990 to nowadays. The first was best summarized by disappointing defeats, administrative chaos, and precarious football style. The second is described by an uninterrupted string of qualifications systematically stumbling in the round of 16. Mexico’s successful bids for hosting World Cup came because of a long-term strategy encompassing business interests, government support and capacity of permeating the inner circles of decision-making within FIFA. Mexico is perceived by most Central-North American and Caribbean rivals as an arrogant team and any victory against them is appreciated.
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