The first goal was scored by Uriel Antunawith service from Jiménez, auction at minute 16 in the Salvadoran goal the scoring was opened. The celebration of this goal stood out for the approach towards Tata Martino whom he hugged in the area of the Mexican bench.
A disorganized Selection of El Salvador noted the advance of the premises of the Azteca Stadium. To the point of committing a foul in the area that led to a penalty that the Wolves striker took, Raúl Jiménez, changing the score at 43 minutes, with two goals in favor before going to the halftime break.
In this farewell to the final octagonal, he assured that Mexico will be part of the World Cup draw that will take place on April 1 at 10 am (Central time).
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Mexico finished second in the Concacaf standings., after a combination of results in which the Stars and Stripes suffered a setback against some fierce Costa Ricans who scored two goals against them at the National Stadium in San José, securing for the Central Americans fourth place for the playoff against New Zealand . For its part, Panama, with no chance of qualifying, beat Canada in the canal city by the slightest difference.
- Canada: 28 points
- Mexico: 28
- United States: 25
- Costa Rica: 25
After this long-suffering Octagonal Tournament, in which Mexico had serious problems with traditionally simple teams and not beating their close rival in the two matches, the United States.
However, the classification was achieved, it was suffered and since North America will host the World Cup, Mexico will not have to go through the next classification for the 2026 tournament because it is the host; which will be played in Canada, the United States and Mexico. It will be until 2029-2030 that a ticket to a World Cup will be sought again.