TEAM MEXICO MONTERREY

A Prestigious Contender at the CSIT World Sports Games 2023

A Farm Team composed of players from various Mexican leagues will participate in the World Sports Games 2023.
Team Mexico Monterrey represents one of the main candidates for success at the CSIT World Sports Games 2023 in Cervia, competing in the discipline of Gridiron Football Tackle 9vs9.

Below is an exclusive interview with one of the team leaders, offering insight into the history, strength, and ambitions of this outstanding Mexican squad.

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American Football in Mexico

What can you tell us about football in Mexico?

American football in Mexico dates back more than 100 years. Surprisingly, at certain points in history, it was even more popular than baseball and football (soccer).

The sport began in the 1920s within educational institutions and quickly expanded nationwide. Universities adopted American football as a primary sport, followed by preparatory schools, children’s clubs, amateur leagues, semi-professional leagues, and professional leagues.

Over the decades, Mexico has embraced all forms of the game, including:

• Tackle Football

• Flag Football

• Arena Football

Both men’s and women’s football have played a significant role in shaping the history of this beautiful sport in our country.

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About TEAM MEXICO

Tell us about Team Mexico

TEAM MEXICO is primarily composed of senior players with many years of experience. The roster includes former athletes from:

• Youth and children’s leagues

• University Major Leagues

• Semi-professional and professional leagues

These players have grown together through every stage of American football—from childhood to youth, intermediate, major levels, and now competing in Master 11 and Master Arena categories in Mexico’s top leagues.

This long shared journey has enabled the team to compete in local tournaments, national competitions, and international amateur events.

With participation in the World Amateur Championship, TEAM MEXICO aims to “put the cherry on the cake”—giving their best performance and proudly representing their country on the world stage.

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International Experience

What have been your experiences so far?

TEAM MEXICO takes part annually in prestigious events such as:

• Azteca Bowl (Mexico)

• American Bowl (USA)

The team has recently competed internationally against national teams from:

• Canada

• United States

• Costa Rica

• Colombia

Matches have been played in both 11-player conventional football and Arena Football formats.
Notably, TEAM MEXICO has also played in NFL stadiums, including:

• AT&T Stadium (Dallas Cowboys)

• SoFi Stadium

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Expectations for CSIT Cervia 2023

What do you expect from these games?

The CSIT Cervia 2023 Amateur World Championship represents an exciting and historic opportunity for TEAM MEXICO.

Competing in the 9vs9 Senior category, with players drawn from different regions of the country, the team’s goal is clear:
to bring home the Cervia, Italy World Championship 2023 title for the first time and continue writing the proud history of Mexican American football.