Mexico
CONCACAF · Qualified as host
Mexico's World Cup 2026 Campaign So Far
Mexico has kicked off their World Cup 2026 campaign with a bang, topping Group A after their opening match. They secured a 2-0 victory at home, demonstrating a solid defensive display with a clean sheet and a couple of goals to boot. This result places them comfortably on three points, with a goal difference of +2.
Their form leading into the tournament has been encouraging, featuring wins in recent friendlies, including a 2-0 success against Canada and a 4-0 thrashing of Honduras, showing both offensive flair and defensive resilience. This positive momentum is crucial as they prepare to face South Korea next.
With 17 prior World Cup appearances and a best finish of reaching the quarter-finals in 1970 and 1986, Mexico will be aiming to build on their rich history. Maintaining their current form and defensive solidity will be key as they look to progress beyond the group stage and make a memorable run in front of their home fans.
Group A
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 |  South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Qualifying campaign
Qualified automatically as a tournament host.
Squad pedigree
5 of 20 squad players (25%) play club football in a top-5 European league.
Spotlight
League position
Position 3Points trajectory
Rank 3FIFA world ranking
#20
Manager
Javier Aguirre
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
Mexico's Form in World Cup 2026
Mexico have kicked off their World Cup 2026 campaign with a solid win, topping Group A after their opening 2-0 victory. Their season form reflects a consistent run, with one win and no draws or losses, indicating they’ve been more inclined to pick up full points than settle for stalemates.
Their recent fixtures, including friendlies, show a generally positive trend with four wins out of five matches, punctuated by a solitary defeat. The absence of a prolonged winning streak suggests they prefer steady progress over dramatic bursts, but their ability to keep clean sheets and score twice in key games bodes well for their upcoming challenges.
All in all, Mexico appear to be building momentum nicely, with a balanced approach that blends defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. A neat start, but the real test awaits against South Korea at home.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Mexico's Home and Away Form in World Cup 2026
Mexico have made an impeccable start to their World Cup 2026 campaign, winning their opening match 2-0 at home. Their home form is flawless so far, with a clean sheet and two goals scored, showcasing a solid defensive foundation combined with effective attacking play.
Away from home, they have yet to play in this tournament, but their overall record suggests a clear preference for comfort on familiar turf. Scoring and conceding zero goals away in this early phase means their attacking prowess and defensive solidity have primarily been demonstrated on home soil. If they can translate that home calm to away fixtures, Mexico could be a tough nut to crack throughout the tournament.
Fipster's Record on Mexico
The model is off to a flying start with Mexico this World Cup 2026 campaign, boasting a perfect score so far. With one prediction scored and marked as a tick, Fipster’s track record on El Tri is currently spotless, making it a reliable signal for fans and punters alike.
Mexico have begun their tournament with a solid win in Group A, leading the pack with a clean sheet and a two-goal margin. The model’s early success suggests it’s in tune with Mexico’s form and potential as the competition unfolds.
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Club | League | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  J. RangelGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper |  Guadalajara Chivas |  Liga MX | — | — | — | — | — |
| 12 |  C. AcevedoGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper |  Santos Laguna | Liga MX | — | — | — | — | — |
| 13 |  G. OchoaGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 |  J. SánchezDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 |  C. MontesDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 |  E. ÁlvarezDefender | Defender |  Fenerbahçe |  Süper Lig | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 5 |  J. VásquezDefender | Defender |  Genoa |  Serie A | 38 | 1 | 0 | 3224 | 6.81 |
| 15 |  I. ReyesDefender | Defender |  Club America | Liga MX | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 |  M. ChávezDefender | Defender |  AZ Alkmaar |  Eredivisie | 29 | 1 | 2 | 839 | 7.02 |
| 23 |  J. GallardoDefender | Defender |  Toluca | Liga MX | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 |  É. LiraMidfielder | Midfielder |  Cruz Azul | Liga MX | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 |  L. RomoMidfielder | Midfielder | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 |  Álvaro FidalgoMidfielder | Midfielder |  Real Betis |  La Liga | 13 | 1 | 0 | 552 | 6.79 |
| 16 |  J. QuiñonesMidfielder | Midfielder |  Al-Qadisiyah FC |  Pro League | 31 | 33 | 4 | 2724 | 7.63 |
| 17 |  O. PinedaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 |  O. VargasMidfielder | Midfielder |  Atletico Madrid | La Liga | 13 | 0 | 1 | 569 | 7.07 |
| 19 |  G. MoraMidfielder | Midfielder |  Club Tijuana | Liga MX | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 |  C. HuertaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 24 |  L. ChávezMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 26 |  B. GutiérrezMidfielder | Midfielder | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9 |  R. JiménezAttacker | Attacker |  Fulham |  Premier League | 36 | 9 | 3 | 2216 | 6.71 |
| 10 |  A. VegaAttacker | Attacker | Toluca | Liga MX | — | — | — | — | — |
| 11 |  S. GiménezAttacker | Attacker |  AC Milan | Serie A | 18 | 0 | 1 | 896 | 6.46 |
| 14 |  A. GonzálezAttacker | Attacker | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 |  G. MartínezAttacker | Attacker |  U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 |  R. AlvaradoAttacker | Attacker | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | — | — | — | — | — |
