Querétaro F.C. facts for kids
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| Full name | Querétaro Fútbol Club (Spanish) Querétaro White Roosters (English) |
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| Nickname(s) | Gallos Blancos (White Roosters) Los Albiazules (The White and Blues) |
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| Short name | QRO, QFC | ||
| Founded | July 8, 1950 | ||
| Ground | Estadio Corregidora | ||
| Capacity | 33,162 | ||
| Owner | Innovatio Capital | ||
| Chairman | Marc Spiegel | ||
| Manager | Benjamin Mora | ||
| League | Liga MX | ||
| Clausura 2025 | Regular phase: 12th Final phase: Did not qualify |
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Querétaro Fútbol Club, also known as Gallos Blancos de Querétaro (which means Querétaro White Roosters), is a professional football team from Querétaro, Mexico. They play in Liga MX, which is the top football league in Mexico. The club was started in 1950 and was one of the first teams in the Segunda División (Second Division).
The team's colors are blue, black, and white. Their mascot is a rooster, which is why they are called "White Roosters." Even though the club hasn't won many big championships in Mexico, famous players like Ronaldinho and Antonio Valencia have played for them.
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Club History
How the Club Started
In 1949, Mexico's Football Federation wanted to create a new "Segunda División" to help football grow. Querétaro was invited to join. Local football leaders, Alfonso "pachín" Niembro and Raúl Ayala, organized a tournament. The winning team would represent Querétaro in the new league.
A team called "Los Piratas" won the tournament and became "Club Querétaro A.C." They joined other teams like Irapuato and Toluca to start the Segunda División. The club officially began on July 8, 1950. A journalist later gave them the nickname "Gallos Blancos" (White Roosters) because they fought hard for every ball and wore white uniforms. The team quickly became very popular in the city.
The Atletas Campesinos Team
In the mid-1970s, a new team called Estudiantes was formed, mostly by students. In 1977, Armando Presa bought both Estudiantes and Gallos Blancos. He combined them into a new team called Atletas Campesinos. This team had a mix of young, talented players and experienced ones.
The team played very well, and their manager, Antonio Ascencio, stepped down for Antonio Carbajal, a more experienced coach. On June 22, 1980, Atletas Campesinos played Osos Grises in the Segunda División final. Even though Osos Grises was favored, Campesinos won 2-1. This victory meant Querétaro finally had a team in the Primera División (First Division). The fans loved Atletas Campesinos because they brought such a big success to the city. However, the team struggled and was later sold and moved away from Querétaro.
The UAQ Gallos Blancos Team
In the early 1980s, the Autonomous University of Queretaro took over the team's management. The team was renamed UAQ Gallos Blancos. This team had many talented players. In 1987, they reached another Segunda División final against Correcaminos UAT.
Sadly, on their way back from an away game, the team had an accident, and three important players passed away. The final match was delayed, but the team eventually lost the series. After this, the team became a youth squad for Cruz Azul, helping many young players become stars. Later, due to money problems, the university sold the team, and Querétaro lost another beloved club.
The Cobras de Querétaro Team
After the Estadio La Corregidora stadium was built in the mid-1980s, a TV company started managing a Segunda División team called "Cobras de Querétaro." This team made it to the Primera División in 1986 but only stayed for one season before moving to another city.
The Club Querétaro Team
In 1988, a new team called "Club Querétaro" was formed. It became a strong rival to the UAQ Gallos Blancos. Both teams played in the Second Division. Later, a footballer named José Antonio García bought the Tampico Madero team and brought it to the Corregidora stadium, renaming it "Club Querétaro." This team had many famous players and was coached by Ricardo La Volpe.
The team had a decent season but was later sold. In 1994, the team was relegated back to the Segunda División. Another team, T.M. Gallos Blancos, also moved to Querétaro but was also relegated that same season. In 1998, "Club Querétaro" and "UAQ Gallos Blancos" joined together to form "Gallos Blancos de Querétaro," which played until 2002.
Querétaro F.C. (2002–2012)
In 2002, a Primera División team, CF La Piedad, moved to Querétaro and became "Querétaro F.C." The team played for two years. In 2004, the Mexican Football Federation decided to reduce the number of teams in the top league. Querétaro F.C. was one of the teams removed due to financial issues. That same year, Querétaro F.C. bought a team from a lower league.
In 2005, Querétaro F.C. won a championship in the Primera A league. They played against San Luis F.C. for a chance to be promoted. They won the first game but lost the second, missing out on promotion. This created a strong rivalry between the two teams.
On May 28, 2006, Querétaro F.C. was finally promoted to Mexico's Primera División after winning another play-off. However, on April 29, 2007, they were relegated back to Primera A after a tough fight to stay in the top league.
After a difficult season in 2007–08, things improved in 2008. Querétaro F.C. became a strong attacking team. They won their third championship against Club Irapuato. After this, they played against Mérida F.C. for promotion to the Primera División. They won the first game, and after a penalty shootout in the second game, they earned their spot back in the top league.
Querétaro F.C. in the Top Division
At the end of the Clausura 2013 tournament, Querétaro F.C. was set to be relegated again. However, the owner of Grupo Delfines bought another team, Jaguares de Chiapas, and moved it to Querétaro. This kept a top-division team in the city.
In 2015, the team reached the finals of the domestic league for the first time. With the help of players like Danilinho, Emanuel Villa, and Ronaldinho, they played against Santos Laguna. They lost the first game 5-0 but won the second 3-0 at home, though it wasn't enough to win the championship. This performance helped them qualify for the CONCACAF Champions League for the first time.
In March 2022, during a match between Querétaro and Atlas, there was a serious incident involving fans. Many people were injured. As a result, the league took strong actions. Querétaro's home matches were banned from having fans for a year, and the club's fan groups were banned for three years. The club's owners were also banned from league activities, and the team had to be sold to a new owner.
Stadium
The team first played at the 10,000-seat Estadio Municipal de Querétaro. They used this stadium for about 35 years. Today, it's still used for local games and by Querétaro F.C.'s youth team.
Querétaro F.C. now plays its home games at Estadio Corregidora in Santiago de Querétaro. This stadium opened in 1985 and was built with help from Mexico and West Germany. It can hold 33,162 people and was used for four matches in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. It's designed so that it can be filled in 15 minutes and emptied in just 7 minutes.
Popularity
Supporters
Querétaro F.C. has always been a team supported by families. They have several fan groups, including "Esperanza Blanca" and "Tradicional." One of the fastest-growing fan groups is the "Resistencia Albiazul." Their chants and cheers create a powerful atmosphere at La Corregidora stadium.
Rivalries
Because many cities in the Bajío region are close to each other, Querétaro F.C. has rivalries with teams like Irapuato and Celaya F.C.. However, their biggest rivals are León, Atlas F.C., and Atlético San Luis.
Kit History
- Home kit: Black and blue striped shirt with black shorts and socks.
- Away kit: White shirt with black shorts and white socks.
- First kit history
     1950
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   1969
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 1970
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   1974
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 1981
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 1982
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 1992
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 1994
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 2005
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     2016-17
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- Third kit history
   65th Anniversary (Apertura 2015)
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Club Achievements
Querétaro FC has won some important titles:
National Titles
| Type | Competition | Titles | Winning editions | Runners-up |
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 Top division |
Liga MX | 0 | – | Clausura 2015 |
| Copa MX | 1 | Apertura 2016 | – | |
| Supercopa MX | 1s | 2017 | – | |
| Promotion divisions | Primera División A | 3 | Clausura 2005, Clausura 2006, Apertura 2008 | – |
| Campeón de Ascenso | 2s | 2006, 2009 | 2005 | |
| Segunda División | 0 | – | 1976–77, 1986–87 | |
| Tercera División | 0 | – | 1968–69, 1969–70, 1982–83 |
- Notes
- record
- s shared record
Friendly Competitions
- Torneo Cuadrangular Durango: 1993
- Copa El Rancho: 2015
Team Personnel
Management Team
| Position | Staff |
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| Chairman |  Marc Spiegel |
| Director of football |  Ángel Sosa |
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Coaching Staff
| Position | Staff |
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| Manager | Benjamín Mora |
| Assistant managers | Rodrigo Íñigo
Alejandro Domínguez |
| Goalkeeper coach |  Mauro Machado |
| Fitness coach | Salvador Ureña |
| Team Doctors | Francisco Balbás
Jorge González |
| Assistant Doctor | Rafael Zitlalpopoca |
Players
First-Team Squad
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Players on Loan
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Reserve Teams
See also
In Spanish: Querétaro Fútbol Club para niños
