MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – Mexico coach Sven-Goran  Eriksson was fired yesterday, less than 24 hours after his  team lost 3-1 to Honduras in a World Cup qualifier.

“This morning we talked to Mr Eriksson and announced his  departure,” Mexican Football Federation (FMF) president Justino  Compean told a news conference.

“It’s a fact results have not been what we expected.”

Eriksson took over in June from Hugo Sanchez, who was sacked  after 16 months in the job.

Wednesday’s defeat in San Pedro Sula left Mexico fourth in  the final stage of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying with three  points from three games, below leaders United States (seven  points), Costa Rica (six) and Honduras (four).