World Cup experience:
1983-1986 as the head coach of Mexico;
1986 World Cup, leading Mexico into the quarterfinals for the first time in history;
1989 10 became the head coach of Costa Rica, leading this weak team composed of amateur players to enter the World Cup finals for the first time;
1June, 1990, in the World Cup in Italy, Costa Rica led the team to beat Sweden, Scotland and other strong teams, and entered the 16 in one fell swoop;
1994, led the American team into the semi-finals of 16 for the first time at the World Cup in the United States.
1June, 1998, he led Nigeria to the top of the World Cup in France 16.
In 2002, he led China to the World Cup finals for the first time.