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
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South Africa Mexico Outclass South Africa in 2-0 Victory
Tactical discipline and clinical finishes defined this Matchday 1 encounter. Here is how Mexico and South Africa fought out their clash.
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South Korea Late Drama Sees Mexico Beat South Korea 1-0
Tactical discipline and clinical finishes defined this Matchday 2 encounter. Here is how Mexico and South Korea fought out their clash.
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Czechia Mexico Outclass Czechia in 3-0 Victory
The final whistle blew at Estadio Azteca with a 3-0 scoreline. Mexico and Czechia played out an absorbing contest in this Group A fixture.
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Ecuador Mexico Advance with 2-0 Round of 32 Win Over Ecuador
The final whistle blew at Estadio Azteca with a 2-0 scoreline. Mexico and Ecuador played out an absorbing contest in this Round of 32 fixture.
England Mexico Triumph for England in Tense 3-2 Knockout Battle
The final whistle blew at Estadio Azteca with a 3-2 scoreline. England and Mexico played out an absorbing contest in this Round of 16 fixture.