Mexico are CONCACAF’s great constant, ever-present at the World Cup, and reached the quarter-finals on home soil in 1970 and 1986. As co-hosts in 2026 they open the tournament at the iconic Azteca.

The road ahead

Group game 1 · Thu 11 June

vs South Africa2–0 W

Group game 2 · Thu 18 June

vs Korea Republic1–0 W

Group game 3 · Wed 24 June

at Czechia3–0 W

Three group games are guaranteed; the knockout steps unlock as the team advances.