Mexico World Cup 2026.Mexico’s World Cup 2026 head coach, Javier Aguirre, named the El Tri players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad has talented players led by Edson Alvarez, the captain, Mateo Chavez, Guillermo Ochoa, and Raul Rangel, among others. For the team’s schedules, stats and live scores, stay tuned on SportPesa live blog and get them as they unfold.
Mexico will play in Group A at the 2026 World Cup alongside South Africa, the Czech Republic, and South Korea. With home-ground advantage, Mexico has a chance to beat its 1970 quarter-final record. This SportPesa article will cover the team’s fixtures, results, squad, latest news and table & standings.
Mexico team profile overview
| Profile Area | Mexico National Football Team Details |
| Team Name | Mexico national football team |
| Common Nickname | El Tri |
| Football Association | Mexican Football Federation |
| Confederation | CONCACAF |
| Region | North America |
| Head Coach | Javier Aguirre |
| FIFA Country Code | MEX |
| Current FIFA Ranking | 15th |
| Home Venue | Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) |
| 2026 World Cup Status | Qualified automatically as one of the host nations |
| 2026 World Cup Group | Group A |
| 2026 Opening Match | Mexico vs South Africa |
| First 2026 Match Venue | Mexico City Stadium |
| World Cup Appearances | 18 appearances, including 2026 |
| Best World Cup Finish | Quarter-finals (1970 and 1986) |
| Overall World Cup Record | 60 matches, 17 wins, 15 draws and 28 defeats |
| 2026 Squad Size | 26 players |
| Goalkeepers Listed | Raúl Rangel, Carlos Acevedo, Guillermo Ochoa |
| Key Defenders | César Montes, Johan Vásquez, Jorge Sánchez, Jesús Gallardo |
| Key Midfielders | Edson Álvarez, Luis Romo, Luis Chávez, Orbelín Pineda |
| Key Forwards | Raúl Jiménez, Santiago Gimenez, Alexis Vega, Julián Quiñones |
| Young Players to Watch | Gilberto Mora, Obed Vargas |
| Main 2026 Storyline | Mexico enter the tournament as co-hosts with home support and pressure to make a strong World Cup run |
| Page Focus | Mexico squad, national team players, fixtures, stats and latest news |
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Mexico World Cup 2026 squad
The Mexico World Cup 2026 squad features great players, led by head coach Javier Aguirre. Notable players in the team include the legendary goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, Edson Alvarez, Santiago Gimenez, Julian Quinones, Gilberto Mora and Johan Vasquez.
The Mexico squad profile
| Category | Overview |
| Country | Mexico |
| Nickname | El Tri |
| Confederation | CONCACAF |
| Head Coach | Javier Aguirre |
| Captain | Edson Álvarez |
| FIFA World Cup Titles | 0 |
| Current World Cup Group | Group A |
| Tournament Goal | Reach the quarter-finals and challenge for a historic deep run on home soil |
| Squad Size | 26 Players |
| Average Age | 28.1 Years |
| Youngest Player | Gilberto Mora (17) |
| Oldest Player | Guillermo Ochoa (40) |
| Goalkeepers | 3 |
| Defenders | 8 |
| Midfielders | 7 |
| Forwards | 8 |
Mexico goalkeepers
| Goalkeeper | Age | Height | Jersey Number | Club |
| Guillermo Ochoa | 40 | 1.85 m | 13 | AVS Futebol SAD |
| Raúl Rangel | 25 | 1.92 m | 1 | Guadalajara (Chivas) |
| Carlos Acevedo | 30 | 1.84 m | 12 | Santos Laguna |
Mexico defenders
| Defender | Age | Height | Jersey Number | Club |
| César Montes | 29 | 1.95 m | 3 | Lokomotiv Moscow |
| Johan Vásquez | 27 | 1.84 m | 5 | Genoa |
| Jorge Sánchez | 28 | 1.75 m | 2 | Cruz Azul |
| Jesús Gallardo | 31 | 1.76 m | 23 | Toluca |
| Israel Reyes | 25 | 1.79 m | 15 | Club América |
| Jesús Orozco Chiquete | 24 | 1.88 m | 4 | Cruz Azul |
| Kevin Álvarez | 27 | 1.76 m | 19 | Club América |
| Rodrigo Huescas | 22 | 1.72 m | 21 | FC Copenhagen |
Mexico midfielders
| Midfielder | Age | Height | Jersey Number | Club |
| Edson Álvarez | 28 | 1.87 m | 4 | West Ham United |
| Luis Romo | 31 | 1.82 m | 7 | Guadalajara (Chivas) |
| Luis Chávez | 30 | 1.78 m | 24 | Dynamo Moscow |
| Orbelín Pineda | 30 | 1.69 m | 17 | AEK Athens |
| Erik Lira | 25 | 1.72 m | 6 | Cruz Azul |
| Marcel Ruiz | 24 | 1.81 m | 14 | Toluca |
| Obed Vargas | 20 | 1.75 m | 16 | Seattle Sounders FC |
Mexico forwards
| Forward | Age | Height | Jersey Number | Club |
| Santiago Gimenez | 25 | 1.82 m | 11 | AC Milan |
| Raúl Jiménez | 35 | 1.90 m | 9 | Fulham |
| Julián Quiñones | 29 | 1.78 m | 20 | Al-Qadsiah |
| Alexis Vega | 28 | 1.73 m | 10 | Toluca |
| César Huerta | 25 | 1.71 m | 12 | Anderlecht |
| Roberto Alvarado | 27 | 1.76 m | 22 | Guadalajara (Chivas) |
| Hirving Lozano | 30 | 1.75 m | 18 | San Diego FC |
| Gilberto Mora | 17 | 1.68 m | 26 | Club Tijuana |
| Ángel Sepúlveda | 34 | 1.80 m | 19 | Cruz Azul |
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The team’s coaches
The Mexico World Cup players for 2026 are under the professional leadership of head coach Javier Aguirre. The table below provides details of the team’s senior technical staff.
| Staff Role | Name | Nationality | Age | Coaching Experience |
| Head Coach | Javier Aguirre | Mexico | 67 | 30+ years |
| Assistant Manager | Rafa Márquez | Mexico | 47 | 7+ years |
| Assistant Manager | Toni Amor | Spain | 55 | 25+ years |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Joseba Ituarte | Spain | 54 | 20+ years |
| Fitness Coach | Pol Lorente | Spain | 43 | 15+ years |
Mexico national team’s stats
The Mexico team is already in the lead after winning 2-0 against South Africa in the World Cup opening match. They are preparing to face South Korea on June 19th 2026, in their second match at the FIFA World Cup. The table below represents the key statistics of the Mexico national team.
| Metric | Value |
| Total Players | 26 |
| Average Squad Age | 28.1 Years |
| Players Aged Under 25 | 7 |
| Players Aged 30+ | 8 |
| Most Experienced Goalkeeper | Guillermo Ochoa |
| Youngest Player | Gilberto Mora (17) |
| Captain | Edson Álvarez |
| Goals Scored | 2 |
| Goals Conceded | 0 |
| Goal Difference | +2 |
| Biggest Win | Mexico 2–0 South Africa |
| Longest Winning Streak | 1 Match |
| Current Winning Streak | 1 Match |
| Current Unbeaten Streak | 1 Match |
| Largest Attendance | 80,824 |
| Average Attendance | 80,824 |
| Core Strength | Balanced squad with experienced leaders and emerging young talent |
| Tactical Formation | 4-3-3 / 4-2-3-1 |
| Expected Strength | Defensive organization, midfield control, home support, and attacking quality |
| Tournament Goal | Reach the quarter-finals and compete for a historic deep World Cup run |
| Current World Cup Group | Group A |
| World Cup Appearances | 18 |
| Best World Cup Finish | Quarter-finals (1970, 1986) |
Mexico World Cup 2026 fixtures
The Mexico World Cup 2026 fixtures provide the team’s upcoming matches, dates, kick-off times and match details across the group stages. Here on SportPesa, we have the Eli tri next matches all in one place. Follow our news updates to get the World Cup updates as they happen.
| Opponent | Venue | Date | Result/Status |
| South Africa | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | 11 June 2026 | Won 2–0 |
| South Korea | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | 18 June 2026 | Upcoming |
| Czechia | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | 24 June 2026 | Upcoming |
Also Read: South Korea vs Czech Republic Prediction & Match Preview: World Cup 2026 Group A, 12 June 2026
The El Tricolor results at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Mexico World Cup 2026 results give the outcomes of the matches the team has played. The team has played and won only one game in the FIFA World Cup tournament so far, against South Africa. Below is a table showing the team’s performance.
| Opponent | Score | Result | Venue | Date |
| South Africa | Mexico 2–0 South Africa | Win | Mexico City Stadium | 11 June 2026 |
| South Korea | To Be Played | Upcoming | Guadalajara Stadium | 18 June 2026 |
| Czechia | To Be Played | Upcoming | Mexico City Stadium | 24 June 2026 |
Mexico World Cup 2026 table and standings
The Mexico World Cup 2026 standings & table list each team’s current position, played matches, draws, wins, losses, and recent results across the tournaments. Stay updated with the Mexico World Cup 2026 table right here on SportPesa live blog.
| Rank | Team | M P | W | D | L | G S | G A | G D | Pts | Last 5 |
| 1 | Mexico | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 | W, –, –, –, – |
| 2 | South Korea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | W, –, –, –, – |
| 3 | Czechia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | L, –, –, –, – |
| 4 | South Africa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | L, –, –, –, – |
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FAQs on the Mexico World Cup 2026
Does Mexico have a chance to win the World Cup in 2026?
The Mexico national team’s chances of winning the World Cup 2026 as co-host are slim, though predictions see them as unlikely to lift the trophy.
How many FIFA World Cup 2026 matches are there in Mexico?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule has slotted 13 games to be hosted in Mexico.
Where will the FIFA World Cup 2026 be held?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is co-hosted across major stadiums in Mexico, Canada and the United States.
Will Mexico be safe for the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. Though just like the other global cities, within the Mexican capital, tourists are prone to street crimes like pickpocketing, robberies and scams.
Conclusion
Mexico’s Bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup aims to secure the tournament for the first time. The question is, will they be favoured by having the tournament back at home? Will Javier Aguirre help achieve the 96-year trial span? Stay tuned to SportPesa’s latest news to find out this and more of Mexico’s updates as they happen.