[BeadCounter]

Been saying it for years, what Mexico needed was a good coach, they have the talent. Now we see the results.

6 Straight World Cups Mexico advances to the Round of 16, they are about where they always are at this time.

Mexico Argentina 2010, Round of 16, clear offside goal awarded to Argentina:

[kevkrom]

But I think they were more impressive this time, with two solid victories and a draw against the host country. If (when!) the US advances on Thursday, that will give CONCACAF 3 teams of the final 16 (ok, there’s a way, way, outside chance Honduras makes it too, but let’s not get that fanciful).

Is that enough to give CONCACAF 4 full slots for 2018, avoiding the need for a play-in game with the half-slot, and if so, at whose expense? Asia?

[dfwgator]

You have to admit, outside of Brazil, Mexico had one of the easiest groups to qualify from. Cameroon and Croatia, were not very good.