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Javier Aguirre is battling history in Mexico’s World Cup opener (Picture: Getty Images)

Mexico play on the opening day of a World Cup for the eighth time on Thursday night and they are still looking to raise the curtain for the tournament with a win.

One of the three host nations this year, alongside USA and Canada, Mexico are hopeful of a strong showing in front of their own fans.

El Tri have a long World Cup record, playing in the very first edition of the tournament in 1930.

They played on the opening day of that tournament in Uruguay, losing 4-1 to France in Montevideo.