CONCACAF · Grupo A
Copa Mundial FIFA 2026
México
Ranking FIFA #16Entrenador Javier AguirreMEX
Team quick answers
What group is México in at World Cup 2026?
México are in Group A with África do Sul, Coreia do Sul, Tchéquia. The group is a four-team round-robin.
Who coaches México and what is their FIFA ranking?
México are coached by Javier Aguirre, are FIFA-ranked #16, and use the team code MEX.
When does México's group-stage campaign start?
México's first group match is against África do Sul on 11 de junio de 2026 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Their full group-stage window runs 11 de junio de 2026 — 25 de junio de 2026.
How can México reach the knockout stage?
México 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.
Perfil del equipo
México 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. México's qualification campaign placed them among the six sides representing their region at the expanded 48-team tournament.
México share Group A with Tchéquia, Coreia do Sul, África do Sul. Average FIFA rank of the group: #34.
México's group-stage campaign runs from 11 de junio de 2026 to 25 de junio de 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.
