2018 Mexico Home – Hirving Lozano #22 Medium

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia was another dramatic chapter for Mexico’s national team (El Tri), a tournament remembered for both brilliance and heartbreak.

• Group Stage (Group F):

  • Mexico 1–0 Germany – a historic upset over the defending champions, with Lozano scoring the decisive goal.

  • Mexico 2–1 South Korea – Vela (penalty) and Hernández scored to give Mexico two straight wins.

  • Mexico 0–3 Sweden – a heavy defeat that left qualification in doubt, but Germany’s loss to South Korea secured El Tri’s progression.

• Round of 16: Faced Brazil, losing 2–0 (goals from Neymar and Firmino), marking Mexico’s seventh consecutive World Cup elimination at the Round of 16.

• Kit: The 2018 Mexico home jersey, made by Adidas, featured a classic green base with subtle horizontal striping and tri-color shoulder stripes, paying homage to iconic kits of the 1990s. It is forever linked to Lozano’s legendary strike against Germany.

2. Player’s Impact – Hirving “Chucky” Lozano (2018 World Cup)

Hirving Lozano, just 22 years old at the time and playing for PSV Eindhoven, was Mexico’s breakout star of the tournament.

• Statistics:

  • Played all 4 matches.

  • Scored 1 goal (vs. Germany) and registered 1 assist (vs. South Korea).

• Key Moment:

  • In the opening game against Germany, Lozano received a pass from Javier Hernández, cut inside past Mesut Özil, and smashed a low shot past Manuel Neuer. The goal sealed a historic 1–0 win and instantly made Lozano a national hero.

• Role: Played as a left winger, using pace, dribbling, and directness to torment defenses. His performances earned global recognition and put him on the radar of Europe’s top clubs.

• Legacy: Lozano’s strike vs. Germany is considered one of the greatest moments in Mexico’s World Cup history. For many fans, this jersey represents not only his rise but also Mexico’s fearless attacking spirit.

3. Full Squad List – Mexico 2018 World Cup

Manager: Juan Carlos Osorio

Goalkeepers:

• Guillermo Ochoa (Standard Liège)

• Alfredo Talavera (Toluca)

• José de Jesús Corona (Cruz Azul)

Defenders:

• Rafael Márquez (Atlas, Captain)

• Héctor Moreno (Real Sociedad)

• Carlos Salcedo (Eintracht Frankfurt)

• Diego Reyes (Porto)

• Miguel Layún (Sevilla)

• Jesús Gallardo (Pumas UNAM)

• Edson Álvarez (América)

• Hugo Ayala (Tigres UANL)

Midfielders:

• Andrés Guardado (Real Betis)

• Héctor Herrera (Porto)

• Jonathan dos Santos (LA Galaxy)

• Giovani dos Santos (LA Galaxy)

• Marco Fabián (Eintracht Frankfurt)

• Javier Aquino (Tigres UANL)

Forwards:

• Hirving Lozano (PSV Eindhoven)

• Javier “Chicharito” Hernández (West Ham United)

• Carlos Vela (LAFC)

• Raúl Jiménez (Benfica)

• Oribe Peralta (América)