Mexico
Stats and group available from the start of the tournament (Jun 11, 2026).
About Mexico at the 2026 World Cup
Mexico holds the privilege of being both host and participant at the 2026 World Cup. El Tri will play some matches before hundreds of thousands of fans at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, the Akron in Guadalajara and the BBVA in Monterrey — turning the group stage into a national celebration. Led by Santiago Gimenez and the flair of Hirving "Chucky" Lozano, Mexico aims to break the historic fifth-match curse: they have reached the quarter-finals in 1970 and 1986 (both as hosts) but have never advanced further. The pressure and support of the home crowd will make this the most special tournament in Mexican football history.
Frequently asked questions about Mexico
- When does Mexico play at the 2026 World Cup?
- Mexico will play group stage matches at their home venues (Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey) during June 2026. The exact schedule is available in the matches section.
- Which stadiums does Mexico play at as host?
- Mexico will host matches at Estadio Azteca (Mexico City), Estadio Akron (Guadalajara) and Estadio BBVA (Monterrey) — the three Mexican venues among the 16 tournament sites.
- Where to watch Mexico at the 2026 World Cup?
- In Mexico, matches air on Televisa and TV Azteca (free-to-air), plus DAZN and ESPN. In the US, FOX/FS1 (English) and Telemundo (Spanish).
- What is Mexico's best World Cup result?
- Mexico has reached the quarter-finals twice: in 1970 (as host) and 1986 (also as host). They have never advanced beyond that stage, making the "fifth match curse" a defining narrative of Mexican football.