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Mexico can confirm their fifth successive World Cup appearance if they beat El Salvador at the Estadio Azteca this weekend. El Tri are second in the Hexagonal behind the United States, and you can watch them in action against El Salvador by signing up with the Live Sport Network.

After shock losses to Honduras and El Salvador in round 3 and 4 respectively, Mexico have won their last four qualifiers to move to second place in the group. Javier Aguirre’s side are one point behind the United States in the group, and have fifteen points from eight games.

Veteran Cuauhtemoc Blanco’s penalty, earned by Giovani Dos Santos, was enough to see off Honduras in the previous round. All three of Mexico’s losses in the hexagonal have come away from home. Barcelona’s Rafael Marquez has returned to the squad, but Dos Santos misses out due to an ankle injury. Aguirre must decide whether to include Marquez or persist with Jonny Magallon and Ricardo Osario in central defence.

An injury time strike from Aguila forward Rudis Corrales kept El Salvador’s chances of qualifying for the World Cup alive as they beat Costa Rica in round 8. Should La Selecta lose to Mexico this weekend, they will be eliminated.

Like Mexico, El Salvador have been strong at home. All eight of their points have been earned in their own backyard. On the other hand, all four of their defeats have come on the road. Coach Carlos de los Cobos will have to come up with something spectacular if El Salvador are to reverse their losing trend away from home.

Will Mexico book their spot at the 2010 World Cup? Or will El Salvador keep their hopes alive with their first away win in the Hexagonal? Watch Mexico vs El Salvador live to find out.