Mexico qualified for the 1998 FIFA World Cup, which was held in France, as a member of the CONCACAF group. They were drawn into Group E along with the Netherlands, South Korea and Belgium. Mexico began their campaign with a disappointing 2-3 loss to the Netherlands in their first match, before drawing 1-1 with Belgium in their second match.
In their final group match against South Korea, Mexico needed a win to secure their place in the knockout stage. They managed to secure a 3-1 victory, with goals from Luis Hernandez, Ricardo Pelaez and Ramon Ramirez, and advanced to the Round of 16 as the second-placed team in their group.
In the knockout stage, Mexico faced Germany, who won 2-1 in a closely contested match. Mexico were eliminated from the tournament at the Round of 16 stage, but their performance was praised by fans and critics alike. Luis Hernandez finished the tournament as Mexico's top scorer with four goals, while goalkeeper Jorge Campos was also praised for his performances.
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