A sports rivalry exists between the national soccer teams of Mexico and the United States, widely considered the two major powers of CONCACAF. The first match was played in 1934, and the teams have met 73 times, with Mexico leading the overall series 36–15–22 (W–D–L). USA holds the edge since 2000 though, with a 17–6–9 (W–D–L) advantage in the 21st century.