Mexico returned to the World Cup in 1998, looking to improve on their 1994 knockout-round exit. Under Manuel Lapuente, they were ready to write the next chapter.
Mexico's tournament was a mixed affair, with promising moments offset by results that ultimately cut their journey short. With 8 goals in 4 games, they carried a consistent attacking threat throughout.
Mexico emerged from the group stage unbeaten, showing resilience in a tough opening round. In the knockout rounds, they were narrowly knocked out by Germany in the Round of 16. The narrowest of defeats against Germany ended what had been a promising tournament run.
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Scored in every match just 1 win in 4 matches.
Luis Hernández led Mexico's attack with 4 goals 3 in the group stage and 1 in the round of 16 at the 1998 World Cup. A specialist in decisive moments, with goals in the closing stages that changed the course of matches.
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3.0per match
2 red cards across the tournament Ramírez booked twice.
The tactical mind behind Mexico's 1998 campaign. Leading Mexico at his first World Cup just 1 win in 4 under Lapuente.
Under Manuel Lapuente, Mexico employed an attacking style that led to four goals scored. However, this approach proved insufficient against the more defensively solid German team.
