Netherlands vs. Mexico

Mexico beat Cameroon and Croatia in World Cup group play. The Netherlands is a whole different beast. SN's Tom Marshall says winning today means playing at a much higher level. Or else. It's 0-0 at halftime.

Miguel Herrera

Mexico coach Miguel Herrera has his team in the round of 16 at the 2014 World Cup, and his fiery attitude has drawn the attention of fans not only in the North American country but also around the world, writes Tom Marshall.

Chicharito goal

Mexico striker Javier Hernandez has, by his own admission, endured a difficult 2014 and couldn’t control the tears after he netted Mexico’s third in the team’s 3-1 victory over Croatia on Monday.

Croatia vs. Mexico

Members of the Croatian contingent were in a bullish mood ahead of the crunch World Cup group match with Mexico on Monday.

Croatia vs. Mexico

It's been 248 days since Miguel Herrera officially took over Mexico’s managerial hot seat and now it comes down to the match that could go a long way to defining his legacy at Brazil 2014, writes SN's Tom Marshall.

No doubt Ochoa is right goalkeeper for Mexico

Guillermo Ochoa

Mexico head coach Miguel Herrera is certainly not regretting the decision to start Guillermo Ochoa over Jesus Corona after the former Ajaccio goalkeeper put on a legendary performance in a 0-0 draw with World Cup host Brazil.

Mexico vs. Brazil

Mexico was surprisingly good against Cameroon, but an equal or superior performance will be required against Brazil - the favorite to win the whole tournament – if it is to pick up three points on Tuesday, writes Tom Marshall.

Mexico shines

Despite coming off a disastrous World Cup qualifying run and two straight friendly losses, the Mexican national team made a statement in its World Cup opener against Cameroon, writes Sporting News columnist Tom Marshall.

Javier Hernandez

Manchester United striker Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez rarely lets much slip these days when it comes to interviews, but he made it clear on Thursday that he is not at all happy at starting the World Cup on the bench for Mexico.

Miguel Herrera

Mexico coach Miguel Herrera and U.S. counterpart Jurgen Klinsmann obviously think differently. Herrera was forthright in Thursday's news conference in saying that Mexico can go all the way in Brazil.

Mexico starters

Manchester United’s Javier Hernandez begins Mexico’s World Cup campaign on the bench, while Guillermo Ochoa will start in goal in El Tri’s opener against Cameroon in Natal on Friday.

Mexico reserves

El Tri coach Miguel Herrera expanded his 23-player World Cup roster to 30 on Monday, as FIFA rules dictate, but made it clear the seven reserves will only be involved in Brazil in case of injury.

Mexico roster

Mexico announced its 23-man roster for the 2014 World Cup on Friday. Sporting News columnist Tom Marshall says head coach Miguel Herrera selected a good mix of aging veterans, players in their prime and young talent.

Mexico roster

Mexico coach Miguel Herrera named Manchester United's Javier Hernandez and Villarreal’s Giovani dos Santos in his 23-man squad for the World Cup in Brazil on Friday, while 16 of the players ply their trade in the Liga MX.

Where might Hernandez land?

Javier Hernandez

Mexican striker Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez will likely leave Manchester United this summer, but where will he land? Sporting News columnist Tom Marshall breaks down possible destinations for the 25-year-old star.

Memo Ochoa

Mexico national team goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has a number of options if he chooses to leave French club Ajaccio after this season, but his best bet might be staying in Ligue 1, writes Sporting News columnist Tom Marshall.

Mexico's roster

Mexico coach Miguel Herrera acknowledged this week that having to pick the 23 players to go to Brazil this summer is giving him headaches. SN takes a look at Mexico's projected squad two months before the World Cup begins.

Mexico coach Herrera struggling to name 23-man World Cup squad

Mexico coach Miguel Herrera is wrestling with key decisions about his 23-player squad to take to Brazil and says he has only 30 percent of it defined.

Javier Hernandez

In four years with Premier League giant Manchester United, Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez has become one of the best players in Mexican history. But the future of his career is uncertain, writes Sporting News' Tom Marshall.

Javier Hernandez

With club playing time hard to come by, Manchester United striker Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez has fallen down El Tri's depth chart. But he did provide a reminder of his quality on Saturday, writes SN columnist Tom Marshall.

Mexico rating

Mexico captain Rafa Marquez is satisfied with how Miguel Herrera's World Cup process with the Mexican national team is developing, but knows there is still work to do. "I think we're at a seven (out of 10)," he said

Carlos Vela

Liverpool has not made an offer or shown interest in Real Sociedad forward Carlos Vela, according to the Spanish club’s president Jokin Aperribay.

Mexico starters

As Sporting News columnist Tom Marshall predicts Mexico's World Cup starting lineup with less than three months to go before the tournament begins in Brazil, Manchester United star Javier Hernandez is on the outside looking in.

CONCACAF CL

Toluca scraped through to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions League on Wednesday evening against the San Jose Earthquakes, but Diablos Rojos coach Jose Cardozo was left with a bitter taste in his mouth about the MLS side’s style.

Mexico roster

Mexico coach Miguel Herrera suggested Tuesday that Cruz Azul duo Marco Fabian and Rogelio Chavez are set to be involved for El Tri against the United States on April 2 in Phoenix.

Guillermo Ochoa

Guillermo Ochoa shined for Mexico in a friendly against Nigeria, holding onto a clean sheet against the talented African side. Sporting News columnist Tom Marshall looks at the five things we learned from the World Cup warmup.

Mexico friendly

With Mexico set to face Nigeria in a friendly Wednesday night in Atlanta, coach Miguel Herrera will have a chance to look at the intriguing pairing of Oribe Peralta and Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez, writes Sporting News' Tom Marshall.

Gio dos Santos

Despite being in form for Champions League-chasing Villarreal, Giovani dos Santos' place in the Mexico squad for the upcoming World Cup in Brazil is far from assured, writes Sporting News columnist Tom Marshall.

Chicharito future

Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez's exit from Manchester United seems inevitable as the club limps toward an offseason shakeup following poor showings in the Premier League and Champions League, writes Sporting News' Tom Marshall.

Mexico roster

Mexico's upcoming friendly against African champion Nigeria will be an important test for several players looking to make strong impressions before this summer's World Cup in Brazil, writes Sporting News' Tom Marshall.

Mexico roster

Mexico head coach Miguel Herrera has named his 24-man roster for El Tri's upcoming friendly against Nigeria in the Georgia Dome on March 5.

Mexicans in UCL

With Andres Guardado's Bayer Leverkusen and Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez's Manchester United facing uphill battles in the Champions League, times are tough for Mexican players in the world's best club competition.

Mexico World Cup

Where's the faith? Only five percent of the Mexican population thinks El Tri will be lifting the World Cup trophy come July 13 in the Maracana, according to a Consulta Mitofsky poll of Mexican citizens released on Monday.

Isaac Brizuela

Mexican national team and Toluca winger Isaac Brizuela has been bringing in the plaudits for both club and country, and a move to a European league may not be far off. Sporting News spotlights the 23-year-old

Carlos Vela

While the drama surrounding Carlos Vela's situation with the Mexican national team is over for now, there are still lots of lingering questions as we approach next summer's World Cup, writes SN's Tom Marshall.

Andres Guardado

Mexican striker Andres Guardado is swapping La Liga for the Bundesliga, hoping to qualify for Europe's elite club competition and force his way into the El Tri starting lineup, writes Sporting News columnist Tom Marshall..

Andres Guardado

Mexican star Andres Guardado is headed to the German Bundesliga to join up with Bayer Leverkusen as one of three players offloaded by Valencia.

Mexico victory

Mexico got 2014 off to a perfect start on Wednesday, defeating Korea Republic 4-0 on a shoddy pitch in front of over 54,000 in San Antonio’s Alamodome. SN's Tom Marshall looks at the positives and negatives from the match.

Mexico's coach has faith in Marquez ahead of World Cup

Rafa Marquez

After a long spell off the Mexico national team which had many questioning if he'd ever play for El Tri again, Leon defender Rafa Marquez is now a vital part of the squad heading to Brazil, writes SN's Tom Marshall.

Carlos Vela

Carlos Vela has once again suggested that the door isn’t closed to a return to the Mexican national team.

Mexico roster

The omission of Carlos Salcido and Gerardo Torrado from Mexico's most recent roster for an upcoming friendly may signal the end for two of El Tri's long-serving veterans, writes SN columnist Tom Marshall.

Mexico roster

Miguel Herrera called in a domestic-based squad to face the Koreans with his European players, save for Diego Reyes, tied up with club commitments.

Carlos Vela

Mexican Carlos Vela was chosen as La Liga’s best player in December, defeating the likes of Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Atletico Madrid’s Diego Costa to the award.

Guillermo Ochoa

Ajaccio goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has been in fine form this season, but he will face competition from Jesus Corona and Moises Munoz for the Mexico starting position at this summer's World Cup in Brazil.

Mexico once again aiming for 'fifth game' in World Cup

World Cup 2014

After being eliminated in the round of 16 at the previous five World Cups, the Mexican national team is again settings its sights on an elusive quarterfinal berth at this summer's tournament in Brazil, writes SN's Tom Marshall.

Mexico roster

Miguel Herrera’s Mexico squad that is set to face Korea on Jan. 29 is likely to have a similar spine to that which breezed past New Zealand in the World Cup playoff last year, the head coach announced Friday.

Hernandez’s Manchester United dilemma

Javier Hernandez

With the 2014 World Cup in Brazil just a few months away, it might be time for Javier Hernandez to part ways with Manchester United. Sporting News' Tom Marshall says the Mexican should look to submit his transfer request.

Five keys for El Tri in 2014

Garcia Aspe laments Vela decision, positive on Mexico’s Cup hopes

Draw good for Mexico, but 'fifth game' a big ask

Herrera at right place at right time for Mexico job

In defense of Mexico's Carlos Vela

Five options to manage Mexican national team

Mission accomplished for Herrera's Mexico squad

Mexican players, coach battling for World Cup places

Herrera has no doubts, but nervousness reigns in Mexico

El Tri U-17s once again flying the flag for Mexico

Plenty still to do for Mexico's Herrera ahead of next match

Vucetich fired as Mexico coach, replaced by Herrera

Gracias, Team USA

Mexico owes a debt of gratitude to the U.S. for keeping alive its dreams of competing in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Nerve-wracking Tuesday in cards for misfiring Mexico

No margin for error

Mexico plays its most important WCQ match against Panama on Friday. A slip-up could cost El Tri a place at the World Cup.