After 20 years in the wilderness, Mexico returned to the World Cup their first appearance since 1930. Octavio Vial was the man tasked with guiding them back.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 7 |
| 2 |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| 3 |
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3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 |
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 0 |
It was a tournament to forget for Mexico, who left without a single victory to their name. Goals proved hard to come by, with just 2 in 3 matches, and their lack of firepower ultimately told.
Mexico found the group stage unforgiving, unable to pick up a single victory against their opponents. Their campaign featured a heavy 0-4 defeat to Brazil, a heavy 1-4 defeat to Yugoslavia, and a narrow 1-2 loss to Switzerland. The World Cup dream ended earlier than hoped, with Mexico bowing out in the first round.
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Lost all 3 matches conceded 10 goals in 3 matches.
Héctor Ortiz led Mexico's attack with 1 goal at the 1950 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Casarín, both with 1.
The tactical mind behind Mexico's 1950 campaign. Winless under Vial leading Mexico at his first World Cup.
Mexico employed a traditional formation with two fullbacks, four midfielders, and two forwards. They struggled to create scoring opportunities against strong opponents.
