Mexico vs Republic of Ireland: Match History
The Mexico vs. Republic of Ireland rivalry holds special significance for El Tri, as they remain unbeaten against the Boys in Green with a record of 2 wins and 4 draws across 6 encounters since 1984. The fixture's most memorable moment came at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in Orlando, where Mexico secured a crucial 2-1 victory in the group stage on their way to reaching the Round of 16. Mexico also claimed a convincing 3-1 friendly win in 2017, demonstrating their attacking prowess. The teams have played out four draws, including a 2-2 thriller in the 2000 US Nike Cup, a goalless stalemate in 1998, and two 0-0 draws in 1984 and 1996. While the encounters have been infrequent, this intercontinental matchup pits Mexico's technical, possession-based approach against Ireland's traditional grit and physicality, with El Tri maintaining a perfect undefeated record that reflects their ability to handle European opposition.
2
Won
4
Drawn
0
Lost
Total Games: 5
All Matches
3-1
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
International Friendly
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Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Competition: International Friendly
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Referee: Ted Unkel
Lineups
Mexico
Manager: Juan Carlos Osorio
Starting Lineup:
- Rodolfo Cota (Goalkeeper)
- Héctor Moreno (Defender)
- Diego Reyes (Defender)
- Carlos Salcedo (Defender)
- Jesús Gallardo (Defender/Midfielder)
- Jonathan dos Santos (Midfielder)
- Jorge Hernández (Midfielder)
- Héctor Herrera (Midfielder)
- Jesús Corona (Midfielder/Forward)
- Raúl Jiménez (Forward)
- Carlos Vela (Forward)
Republic of Ireland
Manager: Martin O'Neill
Starting Lineup:
- Darren Randolph (Goalkeeper)
- Shane Duffy (Defender)
- John Egan (Defender)
- Richard Keogh (Defender)
- Cyrus Christie (Defender/Midfielder)
- James McClean (Defender/Midfielder/Forward)
- Daryl Horgan (Midfielder)
- Conor Hourihane (Midfielder)
- David McGoldrick (Forward)
- Daryl Murphy (Forward)
- Callum O'Dowda (Forward)
Substitutions
Mexico
- 46'Oswaldo Alanís for Héctor Moreno
- 46'Miguel Layún for Carlos Salcedo
- 46'Oribe Peralta for Héctor Herrera
- 58'Javier Aquino for Jesús Corona
- 58'Orbelín Pineda for Jonathan dos Santos
- 68'Rafael Márquez for Carlos Vela
Republic of Ireland
- 64'Wes Hoolahan for Daryl Murphy
- 64'Kevin Long for John Egan
- 64'Eunan O'Kane for Conor Hourihane
- 73'Stephen Gleeson for Daryl Horgan
- 73'Alan Browne for Cyrus Christie
Cards
Mexico
- 21'Carlos SalcedoY
Republic of Ireland
- 24'James McCleanY
2-2
Saturday, June 3, 2000
US Nike Cup
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Date: Saturday, June 3, 2000
Competition: US Nike Cup
Venue: Soldier Field, Chicago
Referee: Kevin Stott
Lineups
Republic of Ireland
Manager: Mick McCarthy
Starting Lineup:
- Dean Kiely (Goalkeeper)
- Gary Breen (Defender)
- Stephen Carr (Defender)
- Richard Dunne (Defender)
- Terry Phelan (Defender)
- Barry Quinn (Defender/Midfielder)
- Matt Holland (Midfielder)
- Mark Kennedy (Midfielder)
- Jason McAteer (Midfielder)
- Robbie Keane (Forward)
- Niall Quinn (Forward)
Mexico
Manager:
Starting Lineup:
- Joaquin Beltran (Defender)
- Israel Lopez (Midfielder)
- Luis Pérez (Midfielder)
- Antonio Sancho (Midfielder)
- Gerardo Torrado (Midfielder)
- Daniel Osorno (Forward)
- Raul Alpizar
- Sergio Bernal
- Luis Igancio Gonzalez
- Christian Ramirez
- Horacio Sanchez
Substitutions
Republic of Ireland
- 41'Kevin Kilbane for Barry Quinn
- 46'Dominic Foley for Robbie Keane
- 82'Phil Babb for Richard Dunne
Mexico
- 69'Gilberto Jimenez for Christian Ramirez
- 81'Gerardo Galindo for Antonio Sancho
Cards
Republic of Ireland
Mexico
0-0
Friday, May 22, 1998
International Friendly
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Date: Friday, May 22, 1998
Competition: International Friendly
Venue: Lansdowne Road, Dublin
Referee: John Ashman
Lineups
Republic of Ireland
Manager: Mick McCarthy
Starting Lineup:
- Shay Given (Goalkeeper)
- Phil Babb (Defender)
- Gary Breen (Defender)
- Curtis Fleming (Defender)
- Ian Harte (Defender)
- Garry Kelly (Defender)
- Lee Carsley (Midfielder)
- Damien Duff (Midfielder)
- Gareth Farrelly (Midfielder)
- David Connolly (Forward)
- Robbie Keane (Forward)
Mexico
Manager: Manuel Lapuente
Starting Lineup:
- Jorge Campos (Goalkeeper)
- Duilio Davino (Defender)
- Ramon Ramirez (Defender)
- Joel Sanchez (Defender)
- Claudio Suarez (Defender)
- Alberto Garcia Aspe (Midfielder)
- Braulio Luna (Midfielder)
- Jaime Ordiales (Midfielder)
- Pavel Pardo (Midfielder)
- Cuauhtemoc Blanco (Forward)
- Luis Hernandez (Forward)
Substitutions
Republic of Ireland
- 75'Rory Delap for David Connolly
- 75'Mark Kennedy for Damien Duff
Mexico
- 46'Francisco Palencia for Jaime Ordiales
- 60'Ricardo Pelaez for Ramon Ramirez
- 85'Paulo Chávez for Luis Hernandez
Cards
Republic of Ireland
- 'Rory DelapY
- 'Garry KellyY
- 'Ian HarteY
Mexico
- 'Ramon RamirezY
- 'Alberto Garcia AspeY
2-1
Thursday, June 23, 1994
FIFA World Cup
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Date: Thursday, June 23, 1994
Competition: FIFA World Cup
Venue: Citrus Bowl, Orlando
Referee: Kurt Röthlisberger
Lineups
Mexico
Manager: Miguel Mejia Baron
Starting Lineup:
- Jorge Campos (Goalkeeper)
- Ignacio Ambriz (Defender)
- Juan de Dios Ramirez (Defender)
- Claudio Suarez (Defender)
- Marcelino Bernal (Midfielder)
- Joaquin del Olmo (Midfielder)
- Alberto Garcia Aspe (Midfielder)
- Jorge Rodriguez (Midfielder)
- Luis Roberto Alves (Forward)
- Luis Garcia (Forward)
- Carlos Hermosillo (Forward)
Republic of Ireland
Manager: Jack Charlton
Starting Lineup:
- Pat Bonner (Goalkeeper)
- Phil Babb (Defender)
- Denis Irwin (Defender)
- Terry Phelan (Defender)
- Steve Staunton (Defender)
- Paul McGrath (Defender/Midfielder)
- Ray Houghton (Midfielder)
- Roy Keane (Midfielder)
- John Sheridan (Midfielder)
- Andy Townsend (Midfielder)
- Tommy Coyne (Forward)
Substitutions
Mexico
- 80'Raul Gutierrez for Jorge Rodriguez
- 80'Luis Miguel Salvador for Carlos Hermosillo
Republic of Ireland
- 66'Jason McAteer for Steve Staunton
- 67'John Aldridge for Tommy Coyne
Cards
Mexico
- 45'Joaquin del OlmoY
- 57'Jorge CamposY
Republic of Ireland
- 26'Denis IrwinY
- 71'Terry PhelanY
0-0
Tuesday, August 7, 1984
International Friendly
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Date: Tuesday, August 7, 1984
Competition: International Friendly
Venue: Dalymount Park, Dublin
Referee: Jakob Baumann
Lineups
Republic of Ireland
Manager: Eoin Hand
Starting Lineup:
- Seamus McDonagh (Goalkeeper)
- Jim Beglin (Defender)
- Mick McCarthy (Defender)
- James 'Jacko' McDonagh (Defender)
- Kevin Moran (Defender)
- Kieran O'Regan (Defender/Midfielder)
- Tony Galvin (Midfielder)
- Tony Grealish (Midfielder)
- Eamonn O'Keefe (Forward)
- Gerry Ryan (Forward)
- Liam Buckley
- Pat Byrne
Mexico
Manager:
Starting Lineup:
- Pablo Larios (Goalkeeper)
- Francisco Chavez (Defender)
- Fernando Quirarte (Defender)
- Mario Trejo (Defender)
- Javier Aguirre (Midfielder)
- Tomas Boy (Midfielder)
- Carlos de los Cobos (Midfielder)
- Enrique Lopez (Midfielder/Forward)
- Luis Flores (Forward)
- Agustín Manzo (Forward)
- Eduardo de la Torre
Substitutions
Republic of Ireland
- 46'Gerry Peyton for Seamus McDonagh
- 46'Kevin O'Callaghan for Tony Galvin
- 46'Gerry Daly for Pat Byrne
- 46'Chris Hughton for Kieran O'Regan
Mexico
- 66'Rafael Amador for Mario Trejo
- 88'Juan Hernandez for Luis Flores