Mexico at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP A · MEX · CONCACAF
Mexico return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 18th appearance overall. Their best World Cup finish is Quarter-finals (1970, 1986).
UPDATED JUN 24, 2026 · DATA REFRESHED EACH BUILD
Two teams. One beam of light.
Mexico's World Cup record
| Confederation | CONCACAF (North, Central America & Caribbean) |
|---|---|
| World Cup appearances | 17 |
| Best finish | Quarter-finals (1970, 1986) |
| Titles | 0 |
Mexico's 2026 World Cup fixtures
| FIXTURE | KICKOFF (UTC) | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico vs South Africa | JUN 11 · 19:00 UTC | Estadio Azteca |
| Mexico vs South Korea | JUN 19 · 01:00 UTC | Estadio Akron |
| Czech Republic vs Mexico | JUN 25 · 01:00 UTC | Estadio Azteca |
Who else is in Group A?
See the full Group A table and fixtures →
Mexico at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group are Mexico in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Mexico are in Group A, with Czech Republic, South Africa, South Korea. The top two in the group reach the Round of 32, and the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advance.
- When do Mexico play their first 2026 World Cup match?
- Mexico face South Africa on JUN 11 · 19:00 UTC at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, MX.
- How many World Cups have Mexico won?
- Mexico have never won the World Cup. Their best finish is Quarter-finals (1970, 1986).