Group A draw

Group A

World Cup 2026 — Mexico

Group A draw, host cities and watch-party planning for Mexico fans at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Group draw

Group A draw

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Team profile

Mexico at World Cup 2026

Confederation
Concacaf
Qualification
Automatic qualification as co-host.
Coach
Javier Aguirre
World Cup appearances
18
Best finish
Quarter-finals (1970, 1986)
  • Mexico will become the first country to host three men's World Cups.
  • El Tri enter 2026 after winning the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup.

Key players

  • Edson Alvarez

    Captain and 2025 Gold Cup Best Player, with the winning goal in the final against the USA.

  • Santiago Gimenez

    One of the headline attacking names of the current cycle and a focal point for Mexico's future-facing forward line.

  • Raul Jimenez

    Senior finisher whose 2025 national-team form included a Gold Cup final goal and 44 international goals by September 2025.

Playing style

Aguirre has publicly emphasized balance, a team that knows what to do with and without the ball, and more variation from set plays.

Host cities

Where Mexico fans watch in North America

Community

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Opening match watch list

Area
Zocalo and nearby public viewing areas
Fans
Mexico opening match fans
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FAQ

Mexico at World Cup 2026 — questions

What group is Mexico in?

Mexico is in Group A at World Cup 2026. See the full group draw.

Where to watch Mexico at World Cup 2026?

Mexico matches are hosted across Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey. Join the community for local watch-party updates.