Why is Mexico seeded in the WQorld Cup and the better US team not?
442723
Simple: any country who won the eliminatory matches deserves to be in the WC. If USA is not, I guess you weren’t so good.
1142701
That would prove that USA is SUPERIOR to all the other countries in the world...including mexico...and the fact that they will get a trophy and they will become superior..just wait until its over..because usa will become superior
615360
The USA don't get to play many competitive games that affect their rating outside of their own group region and because the quality of their opposition is lacking, then they win a lot which gives them the points to move up in the rankings. For instance, if Scotland or Wales were regularly placed in groups that contained teams made up of dead people, girls and the elderly then they would shoot up the rankings also. Mind up, they probably still would struggle in some of those games.
313230
they say african teams because the africans are always the cinderella story, spain almost always does well, but they never win, they just have the talent to win so the media thinks that each cup might be their cup because of the potential, mexico always comes into the world cup with a ton of wins...but they also have so many wins cuz they lead to the cup playing jamaica, panama, and el salvador, they play the easy teams and look amazing, so the media think they will come to the world cup and beat teams 8-0
430304
Because Mexico like others in the CONCACAF ( the region in which US and Mexico reside) is the weakest in the world.  Many players from Brazil are technically stronger and Mexico does does play Brazil and Argentina often enough, but Mexicans do not play in Europe as much as others in the confederation.  But the key to Brazils success is the deep love and pride in the game, which Mexicans have but they usually lack individual strengths of Adrianno, Renaldo, Ronaldinio, Revaldo ( from teh past), Rogia Jr. etc.
326088
the reason for the question is because USA is not good at soccer and other countries like mexico, japan, europe are!\n\nto answer your question, right now there are very good teams but the best team in the mexican league would have to be Chivas and America because they have the most championships. Right now, the best mexican team is chiapas and Pachuca
1012628
IRAN..... Iran will qualify from their groups respectively. I can't wait to see overrated chaparitos humiliated lol. Mexico really sucks. After 12 times of qualifying the furthest they have gone is quarterfinals. Iranian coach said the best thing? The problem of Mexico is simply being in the same group with Iran and Portugal. lol. Wait and see.
315388
There are actually two teams. First it was Belgium then it was the Netherlands. In both games Mexico was trailing by the score of 2-0 and came back to tie 2-2.
648857
At they very least I would like to see them join for an Amer Cup for all South, Central and NA teams that would rival the Euro Cup.  If could like the Euro Cup be played on even years between World Cups.\n\nAs far as World Cup Qualifying it would be interesting and would definately put some more presure on Mexico and the US in terms of qualifying but there are so many teams in Concacaf I'm not sure how the Qualifying rounds would be setup to make it work out.
1167203
Nope, not in the least.  What people seem to not realize is that the FIFA World Rankings are not ranking the teams by their likelihood of winning or their overall abillity.  It is NOT a committy decision.  It is a formula plugged into a computer, nothing more and nothing less.  When you realize that you realize U.S. NOT getting a #1 seed bid (or pick) for the Group Drawings was accurate.  They were not in a group of death seeing as Italy was the only trully strong team (when healthy, which they weren't).  Oh by the way, Italy was ranked something like 14th or something in the Fifa Rankings!  No one voted for the U.S. to be that highly ranked...it was a formula based off of certain things.  The ONLY stat that was right was Brazil being a clear #1.  \nThe only overating that could have been there is from our disrespectful loud mouth Landon Donovan and co.  He has NEVER proven himself EVER on a big stage and never will.  He hasn't score in almost an entire calendar year at an international level (mind you that we have easily one of the weakest qualifying groups...he hasn't scored in close to a year against the likes of Jamaica, Morrocco, Venezuela, Trinidad, Costa Rica, and the list goes on of teams that are far from good).  \nThe only bit of overrated hype and belief came from ESPN, US media, and the U.S. team.  Anyone that watches the game or is from another country KNEW, not wondered, but KNEW this outcome would happen.  The fact we had a chance was a shock (a shock because Ghana has more international superstars than us and the only reason we had a chance was because we played a depleated Czech team and a VERY subpar Italy squad).\n\nSo no, we were not overrated to the world.  We did what we were supposed to.  However, the media here did there typical hype and exaggerations to get fans.  Unfortunately it built the expectations way to high and soccer passion and the growth in the U.S. has taken a huge blow.  We could feel this for quite some time.
315553
Mexico's Club teams are generally more entertaining to watch. They have a little more flair and ball control. In the states it's more of a defensive game. Kinda boring to watch.\n\nInternationally speaking, the US and Mexico have an excellent rivalry. The games are physical and played with fantastic passion. The US cannot beat Mexico in Mexico, but the Mexicans cannot beat the US in America. It's a definite home field advantage.
1014995
that ranking is absolutely rubbish, how can USA & MEXICO ranked higher that ENGLAND, ITALY or NETHERLANDS. even GERMANY is now ranked 19. FIFA should changed the system immediately.
1000375
1. Despite the FIFA World Rankings there's no way the U.S. is the 5th best team in the world.  Being ranked that high has probably upped expectations beyond where they should be.  In a group with Italy and the Czech Republic it would be an upset for the U.S. to go through to the next round.\n\n2. As for the rest of your question, unfortunately what many pro sports stars in the U.S. have in abundance, selfishness and arrogance, doesn't lend itself to success in team sports.  So it's no wonder they've done so poorly in international competitions lately.
364624
They got a good draw because they stole the U.S seeding.  they will probably lose in the round of 16, and most definitely in the quarters.
461191
Well, they can take inspiration from Trinidad and Tobago which managed to make this year's World Cup as firm underdogs. However, I think it is very unlikely to happen. The USA and Mexico remain the dominant teams.
1044931
I think that because of the team it has, Brazil is one of the strongest candidates to win the world cup. However, the Czech Republic showed to be very strong and firm (even though they defeated the US... I am so disappointed) as well as Spain was the bomb today.  I don't think that Mexico will win. Reason being, they show strength when they play against Central American countries, but when they face a strong team, bye bye.  I would like a unusual team to win the world cup, for example the Czech Republic, Netherlands, even an African country... that would be a surprise, but oh well, let's just wait.
1113376
USA can TIE them, maybe BEAT them, why??? because of the reason that Mexico tied ITALY in 02 WC, Italy in 02 was strong real strong, maybe stronger then they are now!!!!. the USA beat MExico 2-0 with not much trouble! USA need confidence and fan support and they can get at least 1 point in this game against Italy. So that being said USA is not a joke they can take ITALY for a ride.