The Contenders · Nation to Glory
Take Mexico to Glory
“quinto-partido dreamers”
Mexico — quinto-partido dreamers. Cursed at the round of sixteen, allegedly. The bookmakers file them under the contenders at 16/1 – 40/1.
▶ Play as Mexico
- The bookmakers
- The Contenders — 16/1 – 40/1
- The federation's target
- The quarter-finals
- Your spine
- Jorge Campos, in an even louder shirt in goal · Rafa Márquez, but he dodges the yellow at the back · Cuauhtémoc Blanco, but the bunny-hop is higher in midfield · Hugo Sánchez, but he sticks every landing up front
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far Mexico can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Mexico
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting