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Moreno: Mexico has talent to spare

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:56:00 GMT

Mexico's Spain-based defender Hector Moreno talks to FIFA.com about El Tri's current edge over arch-rivals USA, upcoming Brazil 2014 qualifiers and the interest he's sparked from some of the biggest clubs in the world.

Delights and disappointments

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Asian and Caribbean upsets, tight battles in South America and a first-ever win for American Samoa were among the latest qualifying tales as the race for Brazil 2014 heated up.

Mexico fancied in formidable group

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:43:00 GMT

Reigning CONCACAF champions Mexico will be heavy favourites to reach the next phase of qualifying for Brazil 2014 in a Group B that also includes Costa Rica, El Salvador and surprise package Guyana.

Americans expectant, Wadadli Boyz dream

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:01:00 GMT

USA and Jamaica are the favourites to advance from Group A into the final round of CONCACAF qualifying, but Guatemala have been in fine form and Antigua and Barbuda are eager to continue their fairytale run.

CONCACAF draw stokes regional fires

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:06:00 GMT

The road to Brazil 2014 features some intriguing match-ups in the North, Central America and Caribbean Zone with Round Two featuring several regional derbies and Mexico taking on Costa Rica in Round Three.

The spirit of Queretaro returns

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:08:00 GMT

Germany's senior side of 1986 and current U-17s have something in common: being based in Queretaro at a world finals. FIFA.com chats to Toni Schumacher and Olaf Thon about the location.

Mexico show muscle, Ticos leave it late

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:37:00 GMT

The second round of games in Group A of the CONCACAF Gold Cup brought another five-star performance from Mexico and a last-gasp draw for Costa Rica.

The FIFA World Cup in pictures and videos

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:18:00 GMT

What better way to relive the 2010 FIFA World Cup thank to take a few moments flicking through our hundreds of exclusive photos and videos from the month-long tournament?

South Africa 2010: The Interviews

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:02:00 GMT

During the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, some of the tournament's biggest names spoke to FIFA.com. Here, we look back at a selection of what they had to say.

A tournament of firsts

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:13:00 GMT

South Africa 2010 was bursting with unprecedented events in a whole range of areas, from team results to player landmarks. FIFA.com now takes you through a full list of firsts.

South Africa 2010: 32 teams, 32 stories

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Join FIFA.com as we take a look back at all of the 32 sides that contributed to the football extravaganza that was South Africa 2010.

Muller claims two coveted crowns

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:14:00 GMT

Thomas Muller has been named as the Hyundai Best Young Player for his performances at South Africa 2010, while his five goals and three assists saw him also claim the coveted adidas Golden Shoe.

Best Young Player shortlist announced

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:23:00 GMT

FIFA's Technical Study Group announced the shortlist for the prestigious Hyundai Best Young Player Award, with Thomas Muller, Giovani Dos Santos and Andre Ayew the trio featured.

The adidas Golden Ball: a look back

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:05:00 GMT

The adidas Golden Ball is just days away from being announced. FIFA.com takes a trip down memory lane to recall previous winners of the accolade.

Supersubs on song in South Africa

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:41:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at the group of players who have risen from the bench to make significant - and often match-winning - impacts at South Africa 2010.

All the right moves

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:34:00 GMT

FIFA.com's Move of the Day section showcases all the best examples of top-class individual technique exhibited by the biggest names in FIFA World Cups™ present and past.

Video bringing the action closer

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 11:51:00 GMT

From match highlights to a Mick Jagger interview via a visit to Robben Island, get the best of South Africa 2010 with FIFA.com's exclusive video coverage.

Aguirre quits as Mexico coach

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:34:00 GMT

Javier Aguirre announced that he was stepping down as the coach of Mexico, calling it the "honest solution" after the team's defeat to Argentina in the Round of 16.

Aguirre backs Mexican federation

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:20:00 GMT

With Mexico coach Javier Aguirre's future still up in the air after his team's last-16 exit, he voiced confidence in the way things will be handled by the Mexican federation.

Mexican curse strikes again

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:42:00 GMT

Javier Aguirre's Mexico bowed out once more in the last 16 despite playing a slick, high-tempo brand of football that featured a host of promising youngsters.

Confident Maradona looks to Germany

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:41:00 GMT

Argentina coach Diego Maradona didn't wait long after his team's 3-1 win over Mexico before expressing confidence about Saturday's quarter-final against Germany.

England and Mexico haunted anew

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:52:00 GMT

England failed to exorcise the demons of past defeats by Germany in a crushing 4-1 Round of 16 defeat, while Mexico suffered fresh pain at Argentina's hands.

Muller runs riot as Gio waves goodbye

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:47:00 GMT

Germany's Thomas Muller was in irrepressible form in a 4-1 defeat of England, while Giovani dos Santos failed to find his ryhthm as Mexico bowed out to Argentina.

Tevez shines as Argentina oust Mexico

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Carlos Tevez bagged a brace as Diego Maradona's Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 at Soccer City to line up a mouth-watering quarter-final duel with Germany.

Familiar faces renew acquaintances

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Two epic match-ups mark the second day of Round of 16 action with England meeting old foes Germany, and Argentina reprising their 2006 encounter against Mexico.

Aguirre aims to prove doubters wrong

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 20:30:00 GMT

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre warned that his team should not be dismissed just because they are up against Argentina and Lionel Messi.

Statistical stars from the group stage

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:41:00 GMT

Want to know who made more passes, embarked on more solo runs and had more shots on goal than anyone else during the group stage? For all this and more, read our statistical review.

Marquez: Let's seize the moment

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:48:00 GMT

Rafael Marquez talks to FIFA.com about the Mexico national team's development as he looks ahead to another meeting with Argentina and his friend Lionel Messi.

Rodriguez: A goal to remember

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:27:00 GMT

Ahead of Argentina’s Round of 16 clash with Mexico, the midfielder spoke to FIFA about his winner in the teams’ meeting at Germany 2006.

Maradona worried by Mexican forwards

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:27:00 GMT

Argentina coach Diego Maradona admitted on Saturday that he is concerned by the threat posed by Mexico's attacking players ahead of Sunday's Round of 16 clash.

Argentina-Mexico preview

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 08:33:00 GMT

Just as in Leipzig four years ago, Argentina and Mexico will meet in the last 16, with El Tri out for revenge against the in-form Albiceleste.

Cup-tie fever hits South Africa

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The 2010 FIFA World Cup will enter the first round of knockout matches with Uruguay and Korea Republic opening proceedings followed by USA meeting Ghana.

Uruguay inspired by heroes of 1950

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:37:00 GMT

Uruguay coach Carlos Tabarez said it's only human to dream of matching the achievement of the legendary 1950 world championship team.

Torrado: We can beat Argentina

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:19:00 GMT

Mexico midfielder Gerardo Torrado is adamant his side should not be dismissed when they come up against Argentina in the last 16 of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Santa Cruz talks up South American chances

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:06:00 GMT

Paraguay striker Roque Santa Cruz believes the rest of the world have even more to fear from South American sides now they have introduced a work ethic and resilience to their game.

Marquez: We must stop Messi

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:45:00 GMT

If Mexico are to have any hope of seeing off Argentina and reaching the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals they must shut off the supply to Lionel Messi, says his club team-mate Rafael Marquez.

Salcido aims for third-time lucky

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:29:00 GMT

Mexico defender Carlos Salcido has twice finished on the losing side against Argentina in FIFA competitions. He tells FIFA why Mexico are ready to reverse that trend.

Torrado issues rallying cry

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:43:00 GMT

Mexico midfielder Gerardo Torrado insists his team will "play to the death" to beat Argentina in Sunday's FIFA World Cup last-16 encounter.

Vela nearing Mexico return

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:43:00 GMT

Mexico ran the rule over the fitness of striker Carlos Vela on Thursday, three days ahead of an eagerly-anticipated last 16 encounter with Argentina.

El Tri look to learn from past

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:10:00 GMT

Mexico will look to learn lessons from the past when they play Argentina in their second round match at the FIFA World Cup in Johannesburg on Sunday.

Suarez: Uruguay can go far

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:15:00 GMT

Luis Suarez insists Uruguay have "what it takes" to go far at the FIFA World Cup after they ended the opening stage of the competition by topping Group A.

Uruguay dominate as France implode

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:43:00 GMT

Uruguay marched through to the last 16, where they were joined by a Mexico side that edged an impressive South Africa. Meanwhile, despair befell France.

Tabarez: Uruguay inspired

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 07:13:00 GMT

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez believes the opportunity to mix with the best in South Africa is bringing the greatest football out of his players.

South African tears, Latin cheers

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:31:00 GMT

South Africa became the first hosts to fall at the first hurdle but they were celebrating in South America as Uruguay and Argentina finished top of their groups.

South American success, French failure

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:12:00 GMT

FIFA.com's daily look at the South Africa 2010 statistics focuses on some unwanted landmarks for France and yet more joy for the tournament's in-form South Americans.

Ki impresses as Pastore makes entrance

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:35:00 GMT

Korea Republic's Ki Sung-Yeung produced his best display thus far at South Africa 2010, while Javier Pastore of Argentina was afforded his first taste of action.

Tabarez: More to come from Uruguay

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:11:00 GMT

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez was delighted with his team's advancement to the last-16 but insisted they have more left to accomplish.

Uruguay edge Mexico, both advance

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:00:00 GMT

A Luiz Suarez header proved enough for Uruguay to beat Mexico 1-0 and finish top of Group A, but the result also proved sufficient for the losers to advance.

Aguirre: No room for doubts

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:12:00 GMT

Javier Aguirre has warned his Mexico players not to take any doubts onto the pitch when they come up against Uruguay later today.

Eight hopefuls eyeing four spots

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Uruguay and Argentina begin the day as leaders of Group A and Group B respectively, but with no-one yet assured of a last 16 place or consigned to elimination, there is still plenty to play for.

Rodriguez: Mexico have lost their fear

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:58:00 GMT

Francisco Rodriguez spoke to FIFA about Mexico's development as a team, the mood in their camp following victory over France, and the upcoming duel with Uruguay.