Mexico Aims Deep 2026 World Cup Run as Aguirre Returns
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- Javier Aguirre returns as Mexico’s national team manager for a third stint in 2024.
- FanDuel lists Mexico’s futures odds as -145 to reach the round of 16, +290 for the quarterfinals, +1000 for the semifinals, +2500 for the final, and +7000 to win the tournament.
- Mexico leads the all‑time soccer series against the United States 38‑17‑24.
- Mexico once enjoyed a 21‑match unbeaten streak from 1937‑1980.
- Mexico has suffered early tournament exits, including a round‑of‑16 loss to Brazil in 2018 and group‑stage exits in 2022 and 2024.
Why it matters: Mexico’s deep run would lift national morale, draw higher sponsorship revenue, and shift CONCACAF hierarchy away from the United States, while bettors stand to profit from the long‑shot odds.
