CONCACAF · Group A
FIFA World Cup 2026
Mexico
FIFA Ranking #16Coach Javier AguirreMEX
Team quick answers
What group is Mexico in at World Cup 2026?
Mexico are in Group A with South Africa, South Korea, Czechia. The group is a four-team round-robin.
Who coaches Mexico and what is their FIFA ranking?
Mexico are coached by Javier Aguirre, are FIFA-ranked #16, and use the team code MEX.
When does Mexico's group-stage campaign start?
Mexico's first group match is against South Africa on June 11, 2026 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Their full group-stage window runs June 11, 2026 — June 25, 2026.
How can Mexico reach the knockout stage?
Mexico advance directly to the Round of 32 by finishing in the top two of Group A. If they finish third, they need to be one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.
Team profile
Mexico arrive at FIFA World Cup 2026 as a competitive top-30 side, ranked #16 in the FIFA world rankings. Javier Aguirre leads the squad after qualifying through the CONCACAF qualifying pathway. They have been drawn into Group A, a four-team round-robin where the top two advance directly to the round of 32 and the third-placed team competes for one of eight best-third spots.
Confederation: CONCACAF — region of the three host nations (USA, Mexico, Canada) plus three other qualifiers. Mexico's qualification campaign placed them among the six sides representing their region at the expanded 48-team tournament.
Mexico share Group A with Czechia, South Korea, South Africa. Average FIFA rank of the group: #34.
Mexico's group-stage campaign runs from June 11, 2026 to June 25, 2026, with three matches over approximately two weeks.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The expanded format means most teams need only finish in the top three of their group to keep playing.
