Mexico vs Sweden: World Cup head-to-head record
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Mexico and Sweden have faced each other twice in World Cup history, with Sweden dominating the head-to-head record by winning both encounters 3-0. The Scandinavian nation holds a perfect record against El Tri in FIFA World Cup competition, having never lost or drawn against Mexico across their two meetings spanning 60 years.
Both matches tellingly ended with identical 3-0 scorelines, suggesting Sweden's tactical superiority over Mexico in their World Cup encounters. Their first meeting came during Sweden's home tournament in 1958, while they met again six decades later at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Complete Head-to-Head Record
The all-time World Cup record between these nations shows Sweden's clear dominance. In two meetings spanning from 1958 to 2018, Sweden has maintained a 100% win rate with an aggregate score of 6-0 across both encounters.
| Year | Stage | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Matchday 1 | Sweden 3-0 Mexico | 3-0 |
| 2018 | Matchday 14 | Sweden 3-0 Mexico | 3-0 |
The consistent nature of these results highlights Sweden's historical edge over Mexico in World Cup competition. Fans tracking the 2026 World Cup can follow live scores and build brackets on Bola 2026 as these teams potentially meet again on North American soil.
Frequently asked questions
How many times have Mexico and Sweden played at World Cups?
Mexico and Sweden have met twice at FIFA World Cups, in 1958 and 2018, with Sweden winning both matches 3-0.
What is Sweden's World Cup record against Mexico?
Sweden has a perfect 2-0 record against Mexico at World Cups, winning both encounters by identical 3-0 scorelines and never conceding a goal.
When did Mexico and Sweden last play at a World Cup?
Mexico and Sweden last met at the 2018 World Cup in Russia on Matchday 14, with Sweden winning 3-0.