Mexico
CONCACAF · Group A · FIFA Ranking #15
Team Info
| FIFA Code | MEX |
| Coach | Javier Aguirre |
| Confederation | CONCACAF |
| Group | Group A |
| FIFA Ranking | #15 |
Group Teams
Mexico
South Korea
Czech Republic
South Africa
Match Schedule
Mexico
vs
South Africa
Mexico
vs
South Korea
Mexico
vs
Czech Republic
📺 Where to watch in Mexico
- TelevisaUnivision Free TV
- TV Azteca Free TV
- ViX Streaming
Tournament Outlook
Mexico return to the world stage as co-hosts for an unprecedented third time, having previously hosted the tournament in 1970 and 1986. Under the experienced Javier Aguirre, El Tri are driven by an obsession to finally break the infamous "quinto partido" curse — advancing beyond the Round of 16 for the first time since 1986. Santiago Giménez has emerged as one of Europe's most lethal strikers at Feyenoord, while Edson Álvarez brings Premier League steel from West Ham's midfield. Hirving "Chucky" Lozano remains the creative spark, and a new generation led by players from Liga MX and European leagues adds depth. Playing group matches at the iconic Estadio Azteca — with its 87,000 roaring fans and 2,200m altitude advantage — gives Mexico a fortress-like home edge. The passion of Mexican football culture, combined with a deep squad and favourable home conditions, makes El Tri genuine contenders for a quarter-final berth and beyond.
Key Players
World Cup History
All-Time World Cup Record
Mexico arrive in 2026 as one of the most consistent nations in World Cup history — seventeen prior appearances, including two tournaments hosted on home soil (1970 and 1986) and the unique distinction of becoming the first country ever to host three editions. Their golden moments came at both of those home tournaments, when they reached the quarter-finals for the only two times in their history; in 1986 they fell on penalties to West Germany after a goalless 120 minutes at the Azteca. From 1994 to 2018 El Tri made the Round of 16 at seven consecutive World Cups — the famed "Quinto Partido" dream of reaching the fifth game — before a 2022 group-stage exit in Qatar became their worst campaign in more than four decades. Now, back at the Azteca once again, Mexico chase that elusive quarter-final breakthrough and beyond.