Mexico returned to the World Cup in 2002, looking to improve on their 1998 knockout-round exit. Under Javier Aguirre, they were ready to write the next chapter.
Mexico showed enough quality to navigate the group stage, but their campaign ended in the knockout rounds before the latter stages.
Mexico emerged from the group stage unbeaten, showing resilience in a tough opening round. In the knockout rounds, they fell to United States in the Round of 16. United States proved to be a step too far, and Mexico's campaign came to a decisive end in the the last 16.
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Jared Borgetti led Mexico's attack with 2 goals at the 2002 World Cup.
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Márquez sent off vs United States 6 cards in knockout matches.
The tactical mind behind Mexico's 2002 campaign. Leading Mexico at his first World Cup 2 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss under Aguirre.
Under coach Javier Aguirre, Mexico employed a high-intensity counterattacking style that caught opponents off guard.
