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Mexico at the 2026 World Cup: Schedule, How to Watch, and Group A Guide

Mexico at the 2026 World Cup

Mexico, co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, opened the tournament with a 2 to 0 win over South Africa at Estadio Azteca and now sit level at the top of Group A with South Korea. Javier Aguirre’s side continue against South Korea on Thursday, June 18 in Guadalajara before closing the group against the Czech Republic back in Mexico City. Below is the full Group A schedule, how to watch every match in the United States, and links to printable schedules and the live bracket. For official tournament details, see the FIFA 2026 World Cup site.

Mexico 2026 World Cup Schedule

DateMatchVenueTime (ET)TV / Result
Thu, Jun 11Mexico vs South AfricaEstadio Azteca, Mexico City3:00 PM ETMexico won 2 to 0
Thu, Jun 18Mexico vs South KoreaEstadio Akron, Guadalajara9:00 PM ETFOX
Wed, Jun 24Mexico vs Czech RepublicEstadio Azteca, Mexico City9:00 PM ETFOX

For a printable version and squad details, see the 2026 Mexico World Cup schedule and the 2026 Mexico World Cup roster.

How to Watch Mexico vs South Korea

Mexico vs South Korea kicks off at 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, June 18 on FOX. English coverage runs across FOX and FS1, and you can stream it through the FOX Sports app and FOX One. Spanish-language coverage is on Telemundo and Universo, with streaming on Peacock. A number of group-stage matches are also free on Tubi, and roughly seventy games air free over the air on local FOX stations.

More 2026 World Cup Resources

Mexico 2026 World Cup FAQ

What group is Mexico in at the 2026 World Cup?

Mexico are in Group A with South Africa, South Korea, and the Czech Republic.

When is Mexico’s next 2026 World Cup game?

Mexico play South Korea on Thursday, June 18 at 9:00 PM ET at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, after beating South Africa 2 to 0 in the opener.

What channel is Mexico vs South Korea on?

The match is on FOX in English, with Spanish coverage on Telemundo and streaming on the FOX Sports app, FOX One, and Peacock.

Has Mexico ever won a World Cup?

Mexico have never won a World Cup. Their best finishes were quarterfinal runs as hosts in 1970 and 1986.

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