1970 World Cup: Mexico 2-0 France (Round of 16)
Mexico 4–0 El Salvador (Group Stage, 1970 World Cup)
Mexico hosted the 1970 World Cup and kicked off their campaign with a scoreless draw against the Soviet Union, followed by a 4–0 win over El Salvador. Mexico advanced to the next round with a victory against Belgium, and in the quarter-finals, Mexico was eliminated by Italy, losing 4–1.
Quick Facts
- Competition
- 1970 FIFA World Cup – Group Stage
- Score
- Mexico 1 – 0 France
- Venue
- Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
- Host nation
- Mexico
- Significance
- Host nation's first group-stage win at a World Cup on home soil
Lore & Background
The match against France was not part of the 1970 World Cup; Mexico's group stage included matches against the Soviet Union, El Salvador, and Belgium.
Reader's Guide
Mexico's 1970 World Cup campaign began with a 0–0 draw against the Soviet Union on May 31, then a 4–0 win over El Salvador, and a victory against Belgium to advance to the quarter-finals, where they lost 4–1 to Italy.
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