Mexico team for 2010 FIFA world cup:
Coach: Javier Aguirre
Captain: Rafael Marquez
FIFA Ranking: 17
Squad rating: 6.5/10
Group A: Mexico, France, Uruguay and South Africa
World cup history: Mexico reached quarter-finals in 1970 and 1986. This is their 11th world cup appearance.
Positives:
1. Experienced Blanco can inspire Mexicans.
2. Rafael Marquez is an experienced defender.
3. High altitude stadiums in South Africa
They will strugge at high quality opponents like Holland but can fancy their chances against opponents like France, Uruguay and South Africa.
Missing star: Jonathan dos Santos (Barcelona)
Predictions: There will be a big mess in group A. France is in poor form while South Africa is in stunning form. Tough to predict. Mexico and South Africa may reach second round.
2010 World cup Squad:
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Goalkeepers: |
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1. Memo Ochoa |
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2. Oscar Perez |
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3. Luis Ernesto Michel |
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Defenders: |
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1. Rafael Marquez |
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| Barcelona |
2. Carlos Salcido |
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| PSV Eindhoven |
3. Ricardo Osorio |
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| Stuttgart |
4. Francisco Rodriguez |
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5. Hector Moreno |
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6. Paul Aguilar |
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7. Efrain Juarez |
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Midfielders: |
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1. Israel Castro |
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2. Jorge Torres Nilo |
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3. Jonny Magallon |
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4. Gerardo Torrado |
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5. Andres Guardado |
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6. Guillermo Franco |
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| West Ham United |
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Forwards: |
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1. Javier Hernandez |
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2. Carlos Vela |
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3. Cuauhtemoc Blanco |
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4. Alberto Medina |
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5. Adolfo Bautista |
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6. Pablo Barrera |
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| Galatasaray |
7. Giovani dos Santos |
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Qualification: Mexico quaified to world cup after some initial hiccups.
Warm-up games:
1. May 23: Lost to England (3-1)
2. May 26: Lost to Holland (2-1)
3. Crushed Gambia (5-1)
4. June 3: Mexico defeated Italy (2-1)
Schedule of Mexico games at world cup:
1. June 11: Vs South Africa at Soccer city stadium
2. June 17: Vs France at Royal Mokaba stadium
3. June 22: Vs Uruguay at Royal Bafokeng stadium
Last 16 stage:
