The Mexico national football team, commonly known as El Tri (because of their green, white, and red kit), has a long and passionate history in international football. They made their first World Cup appearance in 1930 and have become one of the most consistent participants in the tournament’s history, with 18 total appearances including 2026.
Mexico’s best results have come when they were hosts, reaching the quarter-finals in 1970 and again in 1986 — though they’ve never advanced beyond that stage. Their World Cup campaigns are often marked by strong fan support and memorable moments, but they are still chasing that elusive deep run into the final rounds. Mexico has also been a powerhouse in its regional confederation, CONCACAF, with multiple Gold Cup titles and a strong presence in international friendlies and tournaments.
Mexico’s Role and Group
As co-hosts, Mexico automatically qualified for the tournament and will open the World Cup on June 11, 2026, at the historic Estadio Azteca — the first stadium in history to host three World Cup opening matches (1970, 1986, 2026).
In World Cup Group A, Mexico will play against:
South Africa
South Korea
Czech Republic
Their first match is scheduled against South Africa on June 11 in Mexico City.
Group A
| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mexico | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  South Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Czech Republic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |