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NATIONAL TEAM · 27 / 48GROUP A · MEX

Mexico

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Seven quarter-finals reached, seven quarter-finals lost. That is the weight Mexico carries into a tournament it co-hosts, and Javier Aguirre, back for a third separate spell in charge, has been handed the job of finally pushing through the ceiling that has held since 1970 and 1986. The squad has a distinctly European spine: Edson Álvarez screening in front of the back line, Santiago Giménez leading it at AC Milan, Raúl Jiménez offering the experience around them. Mexico open the whole thing in Mexico City, at altitude, in front of their own people, and the symbolism is impossible to ignore. Group A brings South Korea, Czechia and South Africa, all navigable on paper. The real test is not the group. It is whether this generation can win the knockout match that every Mexican side before it has lost.

Matches
A #01
Jun 11
FT
Mexico
2 – 0
South Africa
ESTADIO AZTECA · MEXICO CITY
A #28
Jun 19
FT
Mexico
1 – 0
South Korea
ESTADIO AKRON · GUADALAJARA
A #53
Jun 25
FT
Czechia
0 – 3
Mexico
ESTADIO AZTECA · MEXICO CITY
R32 #79
Jul 1
FT
Mexico
2 – 0
Ecuador
ESTADIO AZTECA · MEXICO CITY
R16 #92
Jul 6
SCHED
Mexico
England
ESTADIO AZTECA · MEXICO CITY

Standings · A

After matchday 3 of 3
#TeamMPWDLGDPTS
1MEX3300+69
2RSA3111-14
3KOR3102-13
4CZE3012-41
When does Mexico play their first match?
Mexico's opening match is on June 11, 2026 at 19:00 UTC against South Africa, played at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Who are Mexico's group rivals?
Mexico is drawn into Group A of the 2026 tournament alongside Czechia, South Africa, South Korea. Each team plays the other three once; the top two of every group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What group is Mexico in?
Mexico is in Group A. The group also features Czechia, South Africa, South Korea.
How many matches will Mexico play in the tournament?
Mexico are scheduled to play 5 matches at this stage, starting with the group stage. They could play up to seven matches in total if they advance all the way to the final.
How can Mexico advance from Group A?
Mexico need to finish in the top two of Group A to qualify directly for the Round of 32, or among the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups. Three points for a win, one for a draw, and goal difference is the first tiebreaker.