Absolute record! Mexico makes World Cup history with unique milestone
The Mexicans boast a rich footballing tradition.
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Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
A special achievement for El Tri.
Details: According to the statistical portal Opta, the Mexican national team has set an all-time record for the most matches played at the World Cup among teams that have never won the tournament.
It’s reported that today’s match against South Africa marks Mexico’s 18th appearance at the World Cup, and the match itself is the 60th for El Tri in the history of the tournament.
This tally makes Mexico the outright leader for games played at the World Cup among teams that have never hoisted the trophy.
The Netherlands sit in second place with 55 matches, while Sweden is third with 51 games to their name.
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