Football Files - Episode 14 – MEXICO TEAM

The transcript discusses Mexico's journey to the 2006 FIFA World Cup, highlighting their impressive performance in the qualifiers with 67 goals, making them the highest-scoring team. Key players like Jared Borghetti, Francisco Fonseca, and coach Riccardo Lavolt's strategies are emphasized. Mexico's World Cup history is reviewed, noting their best finishes in 1970 and 1986. The transcript concludes with optimism for Mexico's performance in the 2006 World Cup.

What was Mexico's goal during the 2006 FIFA World Cup?

• To avoid elimination in the group stage

• To host the World Cup

• To win the World Cup for the first time

• To rewrite history with a strong performance

Which player was known as the 'Desert Fox'?

• Jamie Lozano

• Francisco Fonseca

• Jared Borghetti

• Riccardo Lavolt

How many goals did Francisco Fonseca score during the qualifiers?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

How many times had Mexico reached the World Cup quarter-finals before 2006?

• Three times

• Four times

• Once

• Twice

What promise did coach Riccardo Lavolt fulfill?

• Defeating the United States

• Winning the World Cup

• Qualifying for the World Cup in Germany

• Becoming the top-scoring team