What group is Mexico in at the 2026 World Cup?

Mexico is in Group A alongside South Korea, South Africa, Czech Republic.

When does Mexico play their first match?

Mexico's first match is against South Africa on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.

Javier Aguirre is the manager of Mexico at the 2026 World Cup.

Mexico has never won the World Cup. Their best finish was Quarterfinals (1970, 1986).

Host nation — automatic qualification

Edson Álvarez is Mexico's captain at the 2026 World Cup.

FIFA Ranking	15
Confederation	CONCACAF
Manager	Javier Aguirre
Captain	Edson Álvarez
Nickname	El Tri
World Cup Titles	0
World Cup Appearances	18
Best Finish	Quarterfinals (1970, 1986)
2022 World Cup	Group stage — eliminated
2026 Group	Group A (Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, Czech Republic)

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Complete statistical breakdown from Mexico's CONCACAF qualifying campaign and all-time World Cup history.

As a host nation, Mexico qualified automatically for the 2026 World Cup.

Year	Host	Result	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA
2022	Qatar	Group stage	3	1	1	1	2	3
2018	Russia	Round of 16	4	2	0	2	3	6
2014	Brazil	Round of 16	4	2	1	1	5	3
2010	South Africa	Round of 16	4	1	1	2	4	5
2006	Germany	Round of 16	4	1	1	2	5	5
2002	South Korea/Japan	Round of 16	4	2	1	1	4	4
1998	France	Round of 16	4	1	2	1	7	5
1994	USA	Round of 16	4	1	1	2	3	4
1986	Mexico	Quarterfinals	5	3	2	0	6	2
1978	Argentina	Group stage	3	0	0	3	2	12
1970	Mexico	Quarterfinals	4	2	0	2	6	4
1966	England	Group stage	3	0	2	1	1	3
1962	Chile	Group stage	3	1	0	2	1	3
1958	Sweden	Group stage	3	0	1	2	1	8
1954	Switzerland	Group stage	2	0	0	2	2	8
1950	Brazil	Group stage	3	0	0	3	2	10
1930	Uruguay	Group stage	3	0	0	3	4	13
TOTAL		18 editions	60	17	15	28	63	98