Mexico vs USA

The rivalry between the Mexico and United States men's national soccer teams is widely known as the "Clásico" or the "Clásico de CONCACAF." It represents the most significant and fiercely contested fixture in the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football.

While official World Cup qualifiers are often played in iconic venues like Estadio Azteca in Mexico City or Columbus Crew Stadium in Ohio, many friendly matches are played in the United States. This scheduling is due to the massive Mexican-American population that guarantees sell-out crowds in cities like Los Angeles and Houston.

Historically, the Mexican national team dominated this matchup for decades and still holds the overall edge in total victories. However, since the turn of the millennium, the United States has significantly closed the gap and frequently bested Mexico in crucial knockout matches.

The "Dos a Cero" (Two to Zero) became a famous meme and recurring nightmare for Mexican fans after the United States defeated Mexico 2-0 in four consecutive World Cup qualifying cycles between 2000 and 2013. Many of these matches took place at the intimate, cold-weather venue in Columbus, Ohio.