International Rivalries
The teams of Mexico and the United States are widely considered as the two major powers of the CONCACAF federation. Matches between the two nations often attract much media attention, public interest and comment in both countries. Although the first match was played in 1934, their rivalry was not considered major until the 1980s, when the teams began to frequently compete in CONCACAF cups. On August 15, 2012 the United States defeated Mexico on home ground at Estadio Azteca, it was the first victory for the United States against Mexico on Mexican soil in 75 years.
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