Overview

• In a Rodrigo Rea YouTube interview on August 12, Costa Rica coach and former Mexico manager Miguel Herrera said Argentina “doesn’t even look at” Mexico and that the rivalry is largely one-sided.
• Herrera declared that Mexico is “one step below” Argentina and highlighted that the Tri has never reached a World Cup semifinal in the modern era.
• Journalistic compilations cite 32 head-to-head matches with Argentina holding roughly 16 wins to Mexico’s four and 12 draws.
• Argentine outlets have proposed an October FIFA window friendly between Mexico and Argentina for Oct. 6–14 but neither federation has confirmed the match.
• Herrera argued that Mexican fans and media have built up the notion of a rivalry while Argentina prioritizes fixtures against top global powers.