El Tri

Mexico

Group A · FIFA #14 · CONCACAF

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FIFA rank
#14
Confederation
CONCACAF
Coach
Javier Aguirre
Captain
Guillermo Ochoa
Status
Qualified (co-host)
Appearances
18 appearances
Best finish
Quarter-finals (1970, 1986)
Group pts
3
Nickname
El Tri

Team overview

Mexico are a co-host nation and will play group matches on home soil. Mexico are in Group A at the FIFA World Cup 2026 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. They represent CONCACAF and their best finish at a FIFA World Cup is Quarter-finals (1970, 1986). Squad lists and match statistics on this page update from FIFA and verified match reports only.

World Cup 2026

Group
Group A
Confederation
CONCACAF
FIFA ranking
#14
Qualification
Qualified (co-host)
Qualification route
Automatic berth as FIFA World Cup 2026 co-host nation
Draw confirmation
Confirmed prior to final draw
Group position
1st
Group points
3

Tournament statistics

Verified FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage results

1Played
1Wins
0Draws
0Losses
2Goals for
0Goals against
1Clean sheets

Recent form

Fixtures & results

MDMatchVenueStatus
1Mexico vs South KoreaMatchday 1 · Group AEstadio Azteca, Mexico CityScheduled
1Mexico vs South Africa (2-0)Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDTEstadio Azteca, Mexico CityFull time
5Mexico vs CzechiaMatchday 5 · Group AMercedes-Benz Stadium, AtlantaScheduled

World Cup history

Appearances18 appearances
Best finishQuarter-finals (1970, 1986)

Head coach

Javier Aguirre

Mexico · CONCACAF

Official appointment details publish via the national federation and FIFA squad lists.

Players to watch

Not the official FIFA squad. Names below are editorial nominees until federations publish verified World Cup squads.

Squad

Official FIFA World Cup 2026 squad lists (goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, forwards) publish when federations confirm selections.

Predicted starting XI

Starting lineups and formations publish after official squad announcements and confirmed team news from FIFA.

Group A rivals

Mexico (El Tri) are in Group A at FIFA World Cup 2026. FIFA ranking: #14. Coach: Javier Aguirre. Qualified (co-host). Best World Cup finish: Quarter-finals (1970, 1986).

FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw · Match stats from verified reports

FAQ

What group is Mexico in at World Cup 2026?
Group A, per the official FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.
Who is the Mexico head coach for World Cup 2026?
Javier Aguirre is listed as head coach. Confirm lineups on FIFA match day.
What is Mexico's best World Cup finish?
Quarter-finals (1970, 1986)
How did Mexico qualify for World Cup 2026?
Automatic berth as FIFA World Cup 2026 co-host nation. Confirmed prior to final draw.

FIFA World Cup 2026™

USA · Canada · Mexico · 48 Teams · 104 Matches

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