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When Argentina and Brazil play it might be the highest quality, most popular international rivalry in the Western Hemisphere, but there isn’t a more tense, dramatic and competitive one than the United States versus Mexico. The stars and stripes against El Tri has produced countless impressive and unforgettable moments over the decades, not to mention over the last year when the teams twice met in the finals of major international competitions. A third very well may arrive on Friday when they two meet in World Cup qualifying in Cincinnati, with both national teams in good shape to punch a ticket to next year’s World Cup in the coming months.
Before that match, here’s a look at their head-to-head record, recent meetings, biggest meetings and more:
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USA vs Mexico head-to-head record
- Total meetings: 72
- Mexico wins: 36
- USA wins: 21
- Draws: 15
- Largest victory: Mexico 7, USA 2 in 1937
Last meeting between USA and Mexico
August 1, 2021: This was the 2021 Gold Cup final in Las Vegas, where both teams fielded, essentially, their B or C teams. Of course, the United States had two players star who have now become key pieces of their A team in goalkeeper Matt Turner and defender Miles Robinson. The latter got the winning goal in extra time to earn his team the coveted hardware.
Last meeting featuring both teams stars
June 6, 2021: The last meeting that really felt like an authentic USA-Mexico was back in June during the 2021 Concacaf Nations League final. That’s when both teams had their A teams and took the competition extremely seriously. Knowing that domestic-based players would be needed for the Gold Cup, both Gregg Berhalter and Gerardo Martino went with their big guns and played out a wild match that saw the U.S. win 3-2 in extra time thanks to Christian Pulisic’s penalty winner:
Biggest meeting in a cup final
June 25, 2011: The 2011 Concacaf Gold Cup final is one that nobody will forget. It…
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