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
Meksyk 2:0 Południowa Afryka
Meksyk 2:0 Południowa Afryka. Grupa A. Estadio Azteca, Meksyk. czw., 11 cze.
Meksyk 1:0 Korea Południowa
Meksyk 1:0 Korea Południowa. Grupa A. Estadio Azteca, Meksyk. czw., 18 cze.
Meksyk 3:0 Czechy
Meksyk 3:0 Czechy. Grupa A. Estadio Azteca, Meksyk. pon., 22 cze.
Meksyk 2:0 Ekwador
Meksyk 2:0 Ekwador. 1/16 finału. Estadio Azteca, Meksyk. wt., 30 cze.
Anglia 3:2 Meksyk
Anglia 3:2 Meksyk. 1/8 finału. Estadio Azteca, Meksyk. niedz., 5 lip.