Mexico returned to the World Cup in 2018, looking to improve on their 2014 knockout-round exit. Under Juan Carlos Osorio, 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.
Mexico showed enough quality to navigate a challenging group stage, though not without the occasional stumble. In the knockout rounds, they fell to Brazil in the Round of 16. Brazil 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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Failed to score in 2 of 4 matches.
Javier Hernández led Mexico's attack with 1 goal at the 2018 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Vela and Lozano, all with 1.
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4 cards in knockout matches Moreno booked twice.
The tactical mind behind Mexico's 2018 campaign. A Colombian at the helm leading Mexico at his first World Cup.
Mexico employed a flexible formation under Juan Carlos Osorio, often switching between 4-3-3 and 4-1-4-1. However, this approach failed to produce sustained success in the knockout stages.
