Mexico 2026 World Cup tickets and complete match schedule
- Mexico will compete in Group A for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after securing an automatic bid as a host nation.
- The team will face South Africa, South Korea, and a yet-to-be-determined European playoff winner in the group stage.
- Mexico's first match is scheduled for June 11 against South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
- This tournament marks Mexico's 18th appearance in the World Cup, with their best finish being the quarter-finals.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in June and Mexico's opponents have finally been revealed. By securing its bid as Hosts, Mexico is back in the World Cup after last qualifying in 2022. Following the 2026 World Cup draw on Dec. 5, Mexico will begin its World Cup campaign in Group A.
Mexico's best result in the World Cup is a Quarter-finals (1970,1986) finish and enters the 2026 tournament ranked No. 15 in the latest FIFA World Rankings. Group play begins for Mexico on June 11 against South Africa in Mexico City.
Here is everything you need to know in order to buy Mexico World Cup tickets.
Buy Mexico World Cup ticketsMexico 2026 World Cup opponents
Mexico was drawn into Group A along with the following teams:
- South Africa
- South Korea
- UEFA playoff D (Czechia/Ireland/Denmark/North Macedonia)

Mexico 2026 World Cup schedule
Check out the Mexico World Cup schedule for the group stage:
- Mexico vs. South Africa on June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City
- Mexico vs. South Korea on June 18 at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara
- Mexico vs. TBD on June 24 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City
Mexico 2026 World Cup locations
Mexico will play their three group stage games in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Mexico City. Limited tickets for each match are available.
Buy Mexico World Cup ticketsHow many times has Mexico qualified for the World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup will be Mexico's 18th appearance in the sport's biggest tournament.
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