The story
The Mexico national football team, affectionately known to their passionate supporters as the El Tri, enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 with high expectations. Currently ranked number 15 in the world, they bring a unique tactical identity and style from CONCACAF to this expanded 48-team tournament.
Co-hosts and the heartbeat of Group A - a nation that lives and breathes the tournament it helped invent the modern atmosphere for.
With the tournament co-hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Mexico will count on their travelling support to create a vibrant atmosphere. Their primary objective will be to make a statement in Group A and navigate their way to the high-stakes knockout rounds.
What to watch
Keep a close eye on their transition play in Group A. The connection between Santiago Giménez and Edson Álvarez is crucial to their attacking spark.
X-factor
Santiago Giménez - the clinical striker who holds the ability to turn a match on its head with a single moment of magic.
Mexico are poised to be one of the most intriguing stories of the group stage, bringing great energy to the tournament.
Their fixtures
멕시코 2-0 남아프리카공화국
멕시코 2-0 남아프리카공화국. A조. Estadio Azteca, 멕시코시티. 6월 11일 (목).
멕시코 1-0 한국
멕시코 1-0 한국. A조. Estadio Azteca, 멕시코시티. 6월 18일 (목).
멕시코 3-0 체코
멕시코 3-0 체코. A조. Estadio Azteca, 멕시코시티. 6월 22일 (월).
멕시코 2-0 에콰도르
멕시코 2-0 에콰도르. 32강. Estadio Azteca, 멕시코시티. 6월 30일 (화).
잉글랜드 3-2 멕시코
잉글랜드 3-2 멕시코. 16강. Estadio Azteca, 멕시코시티. 7월 5일 (일).