Mexico at World Cup 2026
Manager: Javier Aguirre · Formation: 4-2-3-1
Rating
Tier 3
Price
£17m
Mexico at the 2026 World Cup
Mexico head to the 2026 World Cup as one of the three co-hosts under Javier Aguirre, placed in Group A alongside South Africa, South Korea and Czech Republic. The tournament opens for the hosts at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on 11 June, with the group continuing in Zapopan and closing back at the Azteca on 24 June.
Mexico's place was allocated on 14 February 2023 as a 2026 co-host, with Aguirre setting up in a 4-2-3-1. Going into the tournament, results have remained the open question since their 2025 Gold Cup final victory over the United States.
Mexico's place was allocated on 14 February 2023 as a 2026 co-host, with Aguirre setting up in a 4-2-3-1. Going into the tournament, results have remained the open question since their 2025 Gold Cup final victory over the United States.
Mexico in Goal Rush
Tier
3
Price
£17m
Expected Goals
0
xG Rank
#0
Mexico sit in Tier 3 of our Goal Rush competition at £17m per slot, the mid-tier band between the Tier 1 favourites and the lower-tier sides on the card.
At £17m within the game's £200m card budget, Mexico are one of the mid-tier calls on the card, with fixtures at Estadio Azteca and Estadio Akron and the Group A draw against South Africa, South Korea and Czech Republic framing the opening run.
At £17m within the game's £200m card budget, Mexico are one of the mid-tier calls on the card, with fixtures at Estadio Azteca and Estadio Akron and the Group A draw against South Africa, South Korea and Czech Republic framing the opening run.
📋 Full Squad (51)
Manager: Javier Aguirre · Formation: 4-2-3-1
Goalkeepers
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Antonio Rodríguez
Age 33
0 caps
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Carlos Acevedo
Age 30
0 caps
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Carlos Moreno
Age 28
0 caps
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Guillermo Ochoa
Age 40
0 caps
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Raúl Rangel
Age 26
0 caps
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Álex Padilla
Age 22
0 caps
Defenders
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Alejandro Gómez
Age 24
0 caps
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Bryan González
Age 23
0 caps
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César Montes
Age 29
0 caps
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Everardo López
Age 21
0 caps
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Israel Reyes
Age 26
0 caps
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Jesús Angulo
Age 28
0 caps
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Jesús Gallardo
Age 31
0 caps
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Johan Vásquez
Age 27
0 caps
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Jorge Sánchez
Age 28
0 caps
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Julián Araujo
Age 24
0 caps
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Mateo Chávez
Age 22
0 caps
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Ramón Juárez
Age 25
0 caps
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Richard Ledezma
Age 25
0 caps
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Víctor Guzmán
Age 24
0 caps
Midfielders
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Alexis Gutiérrez
Age 26
0 caps
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Brian Gutiérrez
Age 22
0 caps
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Carlos Rodríguez
Age 29
0 caps
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César Huerta
Age 25
0 caps
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Diego Lainez
Age 25
0 caps
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Edson Álvarez
Age 28
0 caps
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Elías Montiel
Age 20
0 caps
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Gilberto Mora
Age 17
0 caps
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Jeremy Márquez
Age 25
0 caps
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Jesús Angulo
Age 29
0 caps
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Jordán Carrillo
Age 24
0 caps
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Kevin Castañeda
Age 26
0 caps
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Luis Chávez
Age 30
0 caps
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Luis Romo
Age 30
0 caps
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Marcel Ruiz
Age 25
0 caps
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Obed Vargas
Age 20
0 caps
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Orbelín Pineda
Age 30
0 caps
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Álvaro Fidalgo
Age 29
0 caps
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Érick Sánchez
Age 26
0 caps
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Érik Lira
Age 26
0 caps
Forwards
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Alexis Vega
Age 28
0 caps
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Alexéi Domínguez
Age 21
0 caps
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Armando González
Age 23
0 caps
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Efraín Álvarez
Age 23
0 caps
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Germán Berterame
Inter Miami CF · Age 27
0 caps
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Guillermo Martínez
Age 31
0 caps
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Jorge Ruvalcaba
New York Red Bulls · Age 24
0 caps
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Julián Quiñones
Age 29
0 caps
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Raúl Jiménez
Fulham · Age 35
0 caps
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Roberto Alvarado
Age 27
0 caps
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Santiago Giménez
Age 25
0 caps
Group Stage
Upcoming Matches
FIFA World Cup
MEX
19:00
Thu 11 Jun
RSA
FIFA World Cup
MEX
01:00
Fri 19 Jun
KOR
FIFA World Cup
CZE
01:00
Thu 25 Jun
MEX
Form & Qualifying
Mexico booked their 2026 World Cup place by co-host allocation on 14 February 2023, with Javier Aguirre overseeing the run-in to the tournament.
The hosts face 2026 with unresolved issues, Aguirre has doubled down on a possession-first, defend-with-the-ball model, and since beating the United States in the 2025 Gold Cup final their form has stayed uneven.
The hosts face 2026 with unresolved issues, Aguirre has doubled down on a possession-first, defend-with-the-ball model, and since beating the United States in the 2025 Gold Cup final their form has stayed uneven.
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Mexico's squad and manager
Javier Aguirre takes Mexico into the tournament in a 4-2-3-1, with the final 26-player squad to be confirmed by 2 June 2026 under FIFA's 2026 squad rules.
Mexico's Group A fixtures
Mexico's three Group A fixtures begin with South Africa on 11 June at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, followed by South Korea on 18 June at Estadio Akron in Zapopan and Czech Republic on 24 June back at Estadio Azteca.
How far can Mexico go at the World Cup?
Mexico's Tier 3 price and Group A draw make them one of the mid-tier calls on the card. The fixtures at Estadio Azteca and Estadio Akron give the page its host-country context, while the post-Gold Cup form drought is the reminder to keep the pick grounded.
Mexico World Cup 2026 FAQs
Javier Aguirre manages Mexico at the 2026 World Cup. He leads the side in Group A alongside South Africa, South Korea and Czech Republic.
Mexico are in Group A with South Africa, South Korea and Czech Republic. Their tournament opens against South Africa on 11 June at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Mexico's place was allocated on 14 February 2023 as a 2026 World Cup co-host.
Javier Aguirre sets Mexico up in a 4-2-3-1 for the 2026 World Cup, having doubled down on a possession-first model going into the tournament.
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