Iberia de Veracruz was a former Mexican

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team that played in the

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prior to the professionalization and development of the Mexican first division. The club was established in 1915 and was dissolved in 1943.

Liga Amateur de Veracruz

Iberia de Córdoba played in the

and became champions in the 1917–18 season. In 1918, after winning the title, the club was invited to play in the

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to replace España B. Before the start of the 1918–19 season the club decided to switch their name to España Veracruz.

Primera Fuerza

1918–19

España Veracruz began playing in Primera Fuerza in the 1918–19 not faring well with the

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teams. They ended last place in that season

1919–20

Again as the previous season España Veracruz failed to improve ending in last place.

Return to Liga Amateur de Veracruz

After 2 bad seasons winning only 5 games out of 28 games played, the club return to play in the Liga Sur for the 1920–21 season in

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after the

decides that only clubs from the capital would be allowed to participate in the league. The club returns to a league dominated by

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, who would dominate the league in the 20s and 30s after the club had its chance to play in the

. Iberia de Veracruz was able to win a few more titles until the Liga Amateur de Veracruz was dissolved in 1943 in order to begin the first professional league in Mexico, Pimera Division de Mexico.

Honours

: : Winners (5): 1917–18, 1923–24, 1935–36, 1938,39, 1941–42