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World Cup 2026 · Group A · FIFA #15
Mexico
- Group
- A
- FIFA Rank
- #15
- Pot
- 1
- Formation
- 4-3-3
Group A · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇲🇽 Mexico | #15 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | #25 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | #41 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇿🇦 South Africa | #60 | 4 |
Mexico's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 19:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Mexico vs 🇿🇦 South Africa
Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte)
· Mexico City · capacity 87,000 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See South Africa's team page →
Matchday 2 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
🇲🇽 Mexico vs 🇰🇷 South Korea
Guadalajara Stadium (Estadio Akron)
· Zapopan · capacity 49,000 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See South Korea's team page →
Matchday 3 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
🇨🇿 Czech Republic vs 🇲🇽 Mexico
Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte)
· Mexico City · capacity 87,000 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Czech Republic's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-3-3 ↔ 4-2-3-1 vs technical sides
Pivot
Edson Álvarez
Attacking focus
Raúl Jiménez · Santiago Giménez
Identity
Aguirre rebuilding around home advantage and altitude in Group A
Key players
Edson Álvarez
Hirving Lozano
Raúl Jiménez
Santiago Giménez
Mexico at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 18 (incl. 2026) | Quarter-final · 2× champion |
How to watch Mexico
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: TUDN · Azteca
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Mexico World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does Mexico play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Mexico's tournament begins Jun 11, 2026 against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City (19:00 UTC).
Who is Mexico's coach at World Cup 2026?
Javier Aguirre.
What group is Mexico in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group A with South Korea, Czech Republic, South Africa.
What is Mexico's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#15 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 1.
Has Mexico ever reached a World Cup Quarter-final?
Mexico's best finish is Quarter-final, reached 2 times. They have appeared at 18 World Cups including 2026.
Who is Mexico's captain at World Cup 2026?
Edson Álvarez.
Where can I watch Mexico's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; TUDN · Azteca in Mexico.