Group A standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mexico | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  South Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Czech Republic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What each team needs
Czech Republic
The final group game — Czech Republic's qualification hopes may depend on this result.
Mexico
An opening win over Czech Republic would be a major statement and strengthen Mexico's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | Czech Republic | Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 41 | 15 |
| World Cup Titles | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 2 | 18 |
| Best WC Finish | Runners-up (1934, as Czechoslovakia) | Quarterfinals (1970, 1986) |
| Manager | Ivan Hašek | Javier Aguirre |
| How They Qualified | UEFA Playoff Path D winner | Host nation — automatic qualification |
| 2022 World Cup | Did not qualify | Group stage — eliminated |
| Captain | Tomáš Souček | Edson Álvarez |
Prediction
Czech Republic 1 — 2 Mexico
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Mexico (ranked 15th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
Czech Republic have appeared at 2 World Cups. Mexico have appeared at 18.
Czech Republic are ranked 41th in the world. Mexico are ranked 15th.
This match takes place at Estadio Azteca, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
Estadio Azteca · Mexico City · Capacity: 72,766
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