Mexico wins Group A, shop Mexico World Cup knockout round tickets

- Mexico clinched Group A with a win against South Korea
- Mexico advances to the Round of 32 in Mexico City on Tuesday June 30.
- Tickets are already available for the match.
Mexico is the first team to clinch its spot in the 2026 World Cup knockout round.
Mexico defeated South Korea on Thursday night in Guadalajara 1-0, locking up the top spot in Group A.
With that, we now know when and where Mexico will play in the Round of 32, and it's a home game.
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While Mexico still has one group stage game remaining, it's game against Czechia will matter more to the Czech squad.
We will not know Mexico's knockout round opponent likely until the end of the group stage, as it will be the third place finisher from one of a number of groups.
Shop Mexico World Cup Round of 32 ticketsWhen is Mexico's knockout round game?
Mexico will play in the Round of 32 on Tuesday June 30 at 7 p.m. ET in Mexico City. The team's opponent is not yet known and likely won't be until the end of the group stage.
Did Mexico advance at the World Cup
Yes, after earning six points through its first two games, Mexico became the first team at the 2026 World Cup to advance from the group stage. Tickets are already on sale for Mexico's Round of 32 game in Mexico City.

World Cup Group A Standings
| TEAM | POINTS | RECORD |
| Mexico | 6 | 2-0-0 |
| South Korea | 3 | 1-0-1 |
| Czechia | 1 | 0-1-1 |
| South Africa | 1 | 0-1-1 |
Mexico 2026 World Cup tickets
Limited Mexico vs. Czechia World Cup tickets are still available, as are the first tickets for Mexico's knockout round matchup in Mexico City.
As of publication, the cheapest Mexico knockout round ticket costs $3,003
Mexico Round of 32 World Cup game information
- Where: Estadio Azteca in Mexico City
- What time: 7 p.m. ET
- Tickets: Starting at $3,003
- When: Tuesday, June 30
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Mexico World Cup schedule
- Mexico vs. South Africa - Thursday, June 11 at 3 p.m. ET in Mexico City - WIN 2-0
- Mexico vs. South Korea - Thursday, June 18 at 9 p.m. ET in Guadalajara - WIN 1-0
- Mexico vs. Czechia - Wednesday, June 25 at 9 p.m. ET in Mexico City - Shop tickets
- Mexico vs. TBD (Round of 32) - Tuesday, June 39 at 7 p.m. ET in Mexico City - Shop tickets
Czechia World Cup schedule
- June 11 - Czechia vs. South Korea at 10 p.m. ET in Guadalajara - LOSS 2-1
- June 18 - Czechia vs. South Africa at 12 p.m. ET in Atlanta - DRAW 1-1
- June 24 - Czechia vs. Mexico at 9 p.m. ET in Mexico City - Shop tickets

2026 World Cup format
The 48 competing nations are divided into 12 groups of four. Each group will play a round robin style where teams are awarded three points for a win and one point for a draw. The top two teams in each group advance to the Round of 32 along with the eight best third-place squads. Tiebreakers in the group standings will be resolved using the following criteria:
- Greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned
- Superior goal difference resulting from the group matches between the teams concerned
- Greatest number of goals scored in all group matches between the teams concerned
- Superior goal difference in all group matches
- Greatest number of goals scored in all group matches
- Highest team conduct score (players and team officials) relating to the number of yellow and red cards obtained
- The two or more teams still equal on points shall be ranked according to the most recent published edition of the FIFA/Coca‑Cola Men's World Ranking
Will tickets be available on the resale market?
Yes, limited World Cup tickets are available on the resale market. Prices will fluctuate, so get your 2026 World Cup tickets today.
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