🇲🇽 Mexico at the 2026 World Cup
Co-hosts kicking off the entire 2026 tournament at Estadio Azteca.
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El Tri at Azteca Again
Mexico are one of the most experienced World Cup nations, qualifying for 17 of the last 18 tournaments and co-hosting in 1970 and 1986. As a co-host in 2026, they carry the weight of a nation that has not advanced past the quarter-finals since 1986. Home soil could finally change that.
At the 2026 World Cup, Mexico are placed in Group A alongside Czechia, Korea Republic, South Africa. The top 2 teams from every group advance to the Round of 32, and the 8 best third-placed teams also go through. Every match matters from minute one.
With 17 World Cup appearances in their history and a best finish of Quarter-finals, Mexico bring experience to a tournament that is larger and more competitive than ever before.
Group A Draw
All 4 teams in Mexico's group. Top 2 advance automatically, plus the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
How the 2026 Group Stage Works
Mexico's 2026 Squad
Projected, official call-up to be confirmed
Likely first eleven
in a 4-3-3.
Editorial first XI based on qualifying form, club minutes, and Javier Aguirre's recent selection. The official sheet is named one hour before kickoff.
- 13Guillermo Ochoa
- 19Jorge Sanchez
- 3Cesar Montes
- 5Johan Vasquez
- 23Jesus Gallardo
- 6Edson AlvarezCAPTAIN
- 18Luis Chavez
- 10Orbelin Pineda
- 22Hirving Lozano
- 25Raul Jimenez
- 9Santiago Gimenez
All 24 players
Goalkeepers
3 playersDefenders
8 playersMidfielders
6 playersForwards
7 playersEditorial selection based on current first-team form. The final 26-player squad is at the head coach's discretion and is announced approximately one month before the tournament.
Mexico in CONCACAF
North/Central America (CONCACAF)
CONCACAF sends 6 teams including three co-hosts. Playing at home gives USA, Canada, and Mexico an enormous advantage.
No Ticket? Watch Mexico At a Fan Zone
Every Mexico group match is screened live on the giant screen at the FIFA Fan Fest in the host city. Free entry, no queue, just show up. Every other host city also screens every match, so wherever you are, you can join the crowd.
