Mexico’s record in the 2018 World Cup was in the top 16.
On June 18, 2018, in the first round of Group F of the 2018 World Cup, Mexico defeated Germany 1-0. On June 23, the Mexican team faced the South Korean team and the Mexican team won 2:1.
On June 27, the final round of Group F of the 2018 World Cup was played at the Yekaterinburg Arena. Mexico lost to Sweden 0-3. The Mexican team advanced to the top 16 together with Sweden with 6 points and second place in the group. On July 2, in the 1/8 finals of the World Cup, Mexico lost 0 to 2 to Brazil and missed the top 8.
2018 World Cup Mexico lineup:
Goalkeepers: Jesus Corona (Blue Cross), Alfredo Talavera (Tuluca), Ocho Asia (Standard Liège).
Defenders: Hector Moreno (Real Sociedad), Ayala (Mexican Tigers), Carlos Salcedo (Eintracht Frankfurt), Rafael Marquez (Atlas) ), Eric Gutierrez, Layun (Sevilla), Edson Alvarez (American Team), Gallardo (Puma).
Midfielder: Jonathan dos Santos (LA Galaxy), Marco Fabian (Eintracht Frankfurt), Andres Guardado (Real Betis), Javier Aquino (Mexican Tigers), Jesus Corona (Porto), Hector Herrera (Porto).
Forwards: Hernandez (West Ham United), Raul Jimenez (Benfica), Giovanni dos Santos (LA Galaxy), Oribe Pella Erta (Team America), Sylvan Lozano (PSV Eindhoven), Carlos Vela (Los Angeles FC).
Alternate: Eric Gutierrez (Pachuca).