2002 World Cup vs Mexico
The only World Cup clash: U.S. 2–0 Mexico in 2002.
The United States faced Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by South Korea and Japan. The U.S. won 2–0 with goals from Brian McBride and Landon Donovan, eliminating Mexico from the tournament.
Quick Facts
- Tournament
- 2002 FIFA World Cup – Group Stage (Group D)
- Result
- United States 2 – 1 Mexico
- Host nation
- South Korea; Japan
- Venue country
- South Korea
- Notable young scorer
- Landon Donovan (age 18)
- Group finish (usa)
- 3rd place – eliminated
Lore & Background
This was the only meeting between the two nations at a FIFA World Cup. The victory was part of a period of U.S. dominance in the rivalry from 2000 to 2014, during which the United States won 12 matches to Mexico's five.
Reader's Guide
The match was a knockout stage game, not a group-stage match. The U.S. finished 2nd in Group D to advance. Landon Donovan was 20 years old at the time. The final score was 2–0.
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