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The rivalry, in football culture
USA vs Mexico fixtures are notorious for the famous 'dos a cero' score line — the United States has won so many home World Cup qualifiers against Mexico by 2-0 that the result has become a meme in American football culture. With both nations co-hosting the 2026 World Cup, the rivalry takes on a new dimension as both sides try to prove themselves on home soil.
Notable meetings
- 2002 World Cup round of 16 — USA 2-0 Mexico in Jeonju. Brian McBride. Landon Donovan. The signature USMNT World Cup victory.
- 2009 Gold Cup final — Mexico 5-0 USA in New Jersey. The most painful defeat in modern USMNT history.
- Multiple qualifying matches across the past two decades — the rivalry is the most consistent fixture in CONCACAF football.
Kit comparison
Which kit is better — USA or Mexico?
The football rivalry is one thing. The kit rivalry is another. See the full kit comparison with verdicts, design notes, and direct buy links for both teams.
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