Group A · Match 49 · Jun 24, 2026
Czech Republic VS Mexico
- Stage
- Group A
- Date
- Capacity
- 87K
- Roof
- Open
Kickoff in your time zone
Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.
Eastern (NYC)
Wed, Jun 24, 9:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00 PM
Mexico City
Wed, Jun 24, 7:00 PM
London (UK)
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00 AM
The teams
FIFA rank#41
CoachIvan Hašek
CaptainTomáš Souček
Formation4-3-3
Best WC finishFinal
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FIFA rank#15
CoachJavier Aguirre
CaptainEdson Álvarez
Formation4-3-3
Best WC finishQuarter-final
Venue: Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte
FIFA tournament name Mexico City Stadium — capacity 87,000, open-air. The match is hosted in Mexico City.
Transit on match day
Metro Line 2 to Tasqueña, then Tren Ligero (light rail) to Estadio Azteca; ~45 min from Centro Histórico
Climate (June 2026)
Mild rainy season — 14-23°C at 2,240m altitude, afternoon showers
Airports
Mexico City International (MEX) · Felipe Ángeles (NLU)
Where to stay
Roma Norte, Condesa, Polanco
Full travel guide: Mexico City World Cup 2026 host city →
Group A standings preview
All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
| Pot | Team | FIFA rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇲🇽 Mexico | #15 |
| 2 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | #25 |
| 3 | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | #41 |
| 4 | 🇿🇦 South Africa | #60 |
Other Group A fixtures
Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.
Group A Jun 11 · 19:00 UTC
Mexico vs South Africa
Group A Jun 11 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
South Korea vs Czech Republic
Group A Jun 18 · 16:00 UTC
Czech Republic vs South Africa
Group A Jun 18 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
Mexico vs South Korea
Group A Jun 24 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
South Africa vs South Korea
Other matches on
5 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
Group A 01:00 UTC (next day) · Monterrey Stadium
South Africa vs South Korea
Group B 19:00 UTC · Vancouver Stadium
Switzerland vs Canada
Group B 19:00 UTC · Seattle Stadium
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar
Group C 22:00 UTC · Miami Stadium
Scotland vs Brazil
Group C 22:00 UTC · Atlanta Stadium
Morocco vs Haiti
Other matches at Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte
4 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group A Jun 11 · 19:00 UTC
Mexico vs South Africa
Group K Jun 17 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
Uzbekistan vs Colombia
R32 Jun 30 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
Group A winner vs Best Group C/E/F/H/I third-placed team
R16 Jul 5 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Winner of Match 79 vs Winner of Match 80
Czech Republic vs Mexico — FAQ
When is Czech Republic vs Mexico kicking off?
June 24, 2026 at 01:00 UTC (next day) (Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte local time depends on the city).
Where is Czech Republic vs Mexico being played?
Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte (FIFA tournament name: Mexico City Stadium) in Mexico City. Capacity 87,000, open-air.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group A fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch Czech Republic's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. ČT · Nova Sport is the primary broadcaster in Czech Republic.
How do I get to Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte on match day?
Metro Line 2 to Tasqueña, then Tren Ligero (light rail) to Estadio Azteca; ~45 min from Centro Histórico
Who else is in Group A?
Mexico, South Korea, Czech Republic, South Africa. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Wed, Jun 24, 9:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Wed, Jun 24, 6:00 PM · Mexico City: Wed, Jun 24, 7:00 PM · London (UK): Thu, Jun 25, 2:00 AM