Goal's Jon Arnold takes a look at what El Tri will have to do to top the Stars and Stripes and earn a 2017 Confederations Cup spot.
Mexico is the reigning champion of CONCACAF, winning this summer's Gold Cup with a final victory over Jamaica after a controversial run.
The Confederations Cup is a tournament Mexico's FA (the FMF) has said it values not only for the competitive aspect but the logistical aid it provides ahead of the World Cup. In 2013, it provided a welcome reprieve to a horrible World Cup qualification campaign and helped Mexico get a bit of a boost amidst dark times.