What happened?
Mexico's Football Federation (FMF) received a proposal from Gianni Infantino to leave Concacaf and join Conmebol. According to journalist Martín del Palacio, the support of the FMF would be important for Infantino to continue leading the FIFA.
What would Mexico gain with Conmebol?
From a sporting point of view, the change could represent a big leap for the Mexican National Team. Mexico would face top-level teams like Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Ecuador, and Colombia more frequently, increasing the level of competition and expectation for its players. Additionally, Mexican clubs could regain their presence in the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana, further increasing the competitive level of their teams.
What obstacles would Mexico face?
The main problem would be logistics. The trips would be significantly longer, increasing the costs and physical wear of players and clubs. Another key issue would be the commercial agreements that Mexico maintains in the United States, a fundamental market for the FMF due to the large number of Mexican fans who follow the national team in that country.
What's next?
For now, it's a version that generated a strong controversy and that should go through numerous obstacles before becoming a concrete possibility. The FMF and Concacaf should discuss and analyze Infantino's proposal before making a decision.
The Mexican National Team is currently in 1st place in the FIFA World Cup standings, with 9 points obtained in 3 games played, and a winning streak of 4 consecutive games (LWWWW).
