Mexico national under-23 football team Mexico national under-23 football team The Mexico national under-23 football team, is controlled by the Mexican Football Federation and represents Mexico in competitions like the Pan American Games and the Olympic Games, and their respective qualification phases. The roster can be augmented with three "over-age" players, ostensibly possessing veteran experience, during Olympic competition, in accordance with FIFA regulations. Mexico won the gold medal in 2012 Summer Olympics, their first Olympic medal in association football. Before 1984, the football tournament at the Olympic Games was played only by amateur athletes. In 1984, professionals were allowed to compete for the first time.
Football at the 1981 Maccabiah Games Football at the 1981 Maccabiah Games Football at the 1981 Maccabiah Games was held in Israel starting on 7 July. The competition was open for men's teams only. A record number of 20 teams took part in the competition. South Africa won their first gold medal, beating USA 3–1 in the final. This was the first time since 1935 that the hosts finished outside the top two. Israel's 1–2 loss to South Africa in the semi-finals was their first loss since 1961, after 24 unbeaten matches (21 wins, 4 draws). The 20 teams were divided into four groups of five,