Mexico travel to their own backyard this summer as one of three co-hosts for the FIFA World Cup 2026, carrying the weight of a nation desperate to end a 40-year wait for a quarter-final appearance on home soil.
Javier Aguirre, now in his third stint at the helm of El Tri, led Mexico through a confident pre-tournament spell that included a 1-0 win over Australia and draws against Portugal and Belgium at the iconic Estadio Azteca.
Having guided Mexico to back-to-back CONCACAF titles ahead of the tournament, Aguirre arrives with a settled squad and genuine belief that a deep run is possible.
Mexico suffered a humiliating group stage exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar — ending a streak of eight consecutive Round of 16 appearances — and are desperate to use home advantage as fuel for redemption.
Adding to the occasion, legendary goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa becomes only the third player in history alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to appear at six World Cups.
Mexico have been drawn in Group A at the tournament, along with South Africa, South Korea and Czechia.
Mexico 2026 World Cup fixtures
- Thursday, June 11th — Mexico vs South Africa — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
- Thursday, June 18th — Mexico vs South Korea — Estadio Akron, Zapopan
- Wednesday, June 24th — Czechia vs Mexico — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
What time do Mexico’s World Cup games kick-off?
All kick-off times are BST.
- Mexico vs South Africa, 8pm
- Mexico vs South Korea, 2am
- Czechia vs Mexico, 2am
2026 FIFA World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers: Carlos Acevedo (Santos Laguna), Guillermo Ochoa (AEL Limassol), Raúl Rangel (Chivas)
Defenders: Jesús Gallardo (Toluca), Israel Reyes (América), César Montes (Lokomotiv Moscow), Jorge Sánchez (PAOK), Johan Vásquez (Genoa), Mateo Chávez (AZ Alkmaar)
Midfielders: Gilberto Mora (Tijuana), Edson Álvarez (Fenerbahçe), Orbelín Pineda (AEK Athens), Luis Romo (Chivas), Brian Gutiérrez (Chivas), Obed Vargas (Atlético Madrid), César Huerta (Anderlecht), Luis Chávez (Dinamo Moscow), Erik Lira (Cruz Azul), Álvaro Fidalgo (Real Betis), Roberto Alvarado (Chivas)
Forwards: Armando González (Chivas), Raúl Jiménez (Fulham), Julián Quiñones (Al Qadsiah), Santiago Gimenez (AC Milan), Guillermo Martínez (Pumas), Alexis Vega (Toluca)
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