17
WC Appearances
including 2026
Quarterfinal
Best Result
all-time
None
Titles
yet to win
#16
FIFA Ranking
April 2026 (approx.)
About Mexico
Mexico enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a proud co-host, carrying the weight of a nation desperate to break the infamous 'quinto partido' curse - failing to advance past the round of 16 in seven straight tournaments. Coached by the experienced Javier Aguirre, El Tri boast a talented attack led by Feyenoord striker Santiago Giménez and veteran wide man Hirving Lozano. Playing in home-country stadiums including the iconic Estadio Azteca, Mexico have a massive home-crowd advantage in Group A alongside South Korea, South Africa, and Czech Republic. A quarterfinal run would match their best-ever results from 1970 and 1986, both also on home soil.
Team Base Camp
🇲🇽 Mexico
Base camp
Mexico City, Distrito Federal
El Tri stay at home, training at FMF's national centre in the capital. Same altitude as Estadio Azteca where they open the tournament against South Korea on June 11.
Per FIFA regulations (§18.3), Mexico stays at this base camp for the entire group stage and travels to each match venue one day before kickoff (and returns the same night or the next day).
Distance to each group-stage match
Straight-line distance from Mexico City to each match stadium. Actual travel adds airport time on flights.
Key Players
Raúl Rangel
Israel Reyes
Érick Sánchez
Germán Berterame
Armando González
Head Coach
Javier Aguirre
2026 Group
Group A
Mexico at the 2026 World Cup
All times shown are local to the stadium
World Cup History
| Year | Stage Reached | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Round of 16 | |
| 2018 | Round of 16 | |
| 2014 | Round of 16 | |
| 2010 | Round of 16 | |
| 2006 | Round of 16 | |
| 2002 | Round of 16 | |
| 1998 | Round of 16 | |
| 1994 | Round of 16 | |
| 1986 | Quarterfinal | |
| 1970 | Quarterfinal | |
| 1966 | Group Stage | |
| 1962 | Group Stage | |
| 1958 | Group Stage | |
| 1954 | Group Stage | |
| 1950 | Group Stage | |
| 1934 | Round of 16 | |
| 1930 | Group Stage |
17 appearances total · Includes all World Cups as Mexico
Mexico World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group is Mexico in for the 2026 World Cup?+
Mexico is in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside South Korea, South Africa, Czech Republic.
Who is the manager of Mexico at the 2026 World Cup?+
Javier Aguirre manages Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What is Mexico's FIFA ranking?+
Mexico is ranked #16 in the FIFA World Rankings heading into the 2026 World Cup.
How many World Cups has Mexico played in?+
Mexico has appeared in 17 FIFA World Cups including 2026. Their best result is Quarterfinal.
When does Mexico play in the 2026 World Cup?+
Mexico's 2026 World Cup group stage matches: June 11 vs South Africa; June 18 vs South Korea; June 24 vs Czech Republic. Knockout matches are determined by group stage results.
Who are Mexico's key players for the 2026 World Cup?+
Key players to watch for Mexico include Raúl Rangel, Israel Reyes, Érick Sánchez, Germán Berterame, Armando González.
Where is Mexico's base camp for the 2026 World Cup?+
Mexico will be based in Mexico City, Distrito Federal (Mexico), training at Centro de Alto Rendimiento (CAR). Per FIFA regulations, the team stays at this base camp throughout the group stage and travels to match venues one day before each game.