Mexico was eliminated from Copa America after drawing 0-0 with Ecuador. El Tri began their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Jamaica. It was an impressive result, but it came at a price, as captain Edson Álvarez limped off with an injury. He was badly missed on Matchday 2, as they lost 1-0 to Venezuela, and they could only draw with Ecuador in their final group stage game. That left them level on points with Ecuador, but they had an inferior goal differential, so they were eliminated.

Mexico’s odds to win the 2024 Copa America

The Mexicans were fourth in futures odds, behind only Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. At the beginning of the tournament, you could have found odds of +1200 on Mexico to lift the trophy.

That is perhaps understandable when you examine Mexico’s recent results. It was a little fortunate to reach the CONCACAF Nations League final in March, and it suffered a 2-0 defeat to the US national team after struggling in front of goal. Mexico has only won three out of nine games since beating Panama in last summer’s CONCACAF Gold Cup final, so it will need to find greater consistency if it is to win the Copa America.

• Mexico’s opening odds to win Copa America: +1200
• Mexico’s opening odds to reach the final: +700
• Mexico’s opening odds to win Group B: +120
• Mexico opening odds to qualify from Group B: -333

Other ways to bet on Mexico

Soccer fans can bet on all of Mexico’s Copa America games this summer. These are the top options at soccer sportsbooks to familiarize yourself with before the tournament gets underway. For additional information, you can also check out our soccer betting guide.

Moneyline

This is a simple bet on the result of one of Mexico’s games. For example, it was the -160 favorite to win its opener against Jamaica, while a Jamaican win had odds of +525.

Handicap (spread)

The sportsbook will give one team a handicap, and you can then predict which team will cover the resulting spread. For example, you could bet on Mexico -1.5 if you think Mexico will win a particular game by a margin of at least two goals.

Total goals

An over/under bet on the number of goals the two teams will combine to score in a game. For example, sportsbooks had set the over/under at 2.5 in the game between Mexico and Jamaica. You can alternatively bet on team totals, exact totals, or totals in a particular half.

Both teams to score

A simple wager on whether both teams will score in a game. This is often an element in same-game parlays, such as both teams to score and the game to have over 2.5 goals.

Additional betting options

These are some of the other popular betting options on Mexico at Copa America:

• Draw no bet: A wager that results in a push if the game ends in a tie. This gives you a degree of insurance if you think Mexico will win but you also fear it may only draw.
• Win to nil: A bet on Mexico securing a shutout win.
• Halftime/full time: A prediction on the result at halftime and full time, such as Mexico/Mexico or tie/Mexico.
• Correct score: Guess the exact score at the end of the game.
• Goalscorer props: You can bet on a player to score in a game, to score the first goal, to score the last goal, or to score multiple goals.

There will be dozens of additional ways to bet on each game involving Mexico. You can combine as many of them as you like to form same-game parlays. Live betting will also be available as soon as a game begins, and you can continue wagering until the closing stages of the match.

Mexico’s potential path to victory

Mexico was the narrow favorite to win Group B ahead of Ecuador. If El Tri managed to do so, it would have faced face the runner-up from Group A in the quarterfinals.

If it reached the semifinals, Mexico’s most likely opponent would have been Argentina. That would be a very daunting task, and Mexico would be the clear underdog. Victory would see Mexico through to the final in Miami, where potential opponents would include Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, and the US.

Mexico group stage fixtures

Mexico’s group stage games were played at NRG Stadium in Houston, SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, and State Farm Stadium west of Phoenix. All three cities have large Mexican populations, so El Tri likely benefited from strong support throughout the campaign.

• Mexico vs. Jamaica (9 p.m. ET on June 22)
• Venezuela vs. Mexico (6 p.m. ET on June 26)
• Mexico vs. Ecuador (8 p.m. ET on June 30)

Numbers game: Mexico data points to watch

• Mexico is No. 15 in the FIFA world rankings, behind Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, the US, and Colombia.
• Mexico has won only three of its last nine games.
• Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has made 150 appearances for Mexico, and he has won five CONCACAF Gold Cup titles throughout his career.
• Mexico has won 20 out of 28 games against Jamaica, 10 of 13 games against Venezuela, and 15 of 25 games against Ecuador.

Pivotal player

Santiago Giménez has the potential to light up this tournament. The 22-year-old striker scored 15 goals during Feyenoord’s Eredivisie title-winning campaign last season, and he has been even more prolific this year.

Giménez has made 25 appearances for Mexico, but he faces competition for a starting berth at Copa America. Mexico has several talented strikers within its ranks, including Henry Martín and Raúl Jiménez, but Giménez is the best of the bunch. Martín failed to score in Mexico’s last three games, so it could be time for the manager to put his faith in Giménez instead.

How has Mexico performed at Copa America in the past?

Mexico has been invited to compete in Copa America 10 times, which is more than any other team outside of South America. El Tri have never won the tournament, but they have reached the final twice and finished third on three previous occasions. That makes Mexico the most successful invitee in Copa America history, with 19 wins, 13 draws, and 16 defeats in 48 games.

All 10 members of CONMEBOL, the South American soccer federation, qualify automatically for Copa America. Another six teams receive invites to bring the total to 16 for the tournament. Mexico was invited to take part in every tournament between 1993 and 2016, but it did not receive an invite in 2019 or 2021, so this year’s event will represent an opportunity for the players to test themselves against teams like Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.

Mexico: Copa America FAQ