Mexico World Cup 2026: Squad, Fixtures, Results & History
Mexico are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, in Group F alongside France, Belgium, South Africa. Here is everything you need to know about Mexico’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
Mexico World Cup 2026: Key Facts
| Confederation | CONCACAF |
| FIFA Ranking | #16 |
| Group | Group F |
| Group Opponents | France, Belgium, South Africa |
| Head Coach | Javier Aguirre |
| Star Player | Santiago Giménez |
| World Cup Appearances | 17 |
| Best Result | Quarter-finals (1970, 1986) |
Mexico 2026 World Cup Squad
Mexico named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on June 2, 2026.
Goalkeepers: Guillermo Ochoa, Rodolfo Cota, Raúl Rangel
Defenders: Jorge Sánchez, César Montes, Johan Vásquez, Gerardo Arteaga, Jesús Gallardo
Midfielders: Edson Álvarez, Héctor Herrera, Carlos Rodríguez, Roberto Alvarado, Orbelín Pineda
Forwards: Santiago Giménez, Hirving Lozano, Henry Martín, Raúl Jiménez, Alexis Vega
Mexico World Cup 2026 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| June 11 | Mexico vs South Africa | TBC |
| June 16 | Mexico vs France | TBC |
| June 21 | Mexico vs Belgium | TBC |
Key Players to Watch
Santiago Giménez
The Feyenoord striker is Mexico’s most dangerous attacker and one of the most prolific strikers in European football. His goals in the Eredivisie and Champions League have made him one of the most exciting Mexican players in a generation.
Edson Álvarez
The experienced midfielder is Mexico’s most important player in the centre of the pitch. His defensive work rate, passing and leadership make him the engine of El Tri’s midfield and one of the best Mexican players currently playing in Europe.
Hirving Lozano
The experienced winger brings pace and directness to Mexico’s attack from wide positions. His ability to beat defenders one-on-one and deliver crosses or shots into the box makes him a constant threat for opposition defences.
Mexico World Cup History
Mexico are one of CONCACAF’s greatest football nations and regular World Cup participants. As co-hosts of World Cup 2026, they open the tournament against South Africa. Their best results came as hosts in 1970 and 1986 when they reached the quarterfinals. They have reached the Round of 16 in every World Cup from 1994 to 2018.
How Did Mexico Qualify for World Cup 2026?
Mexico qualified automatically as one of three co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, along with USA and Canada. This is their 17th World Cup appearance, the most of any CONCACAF nation.
Mexico World Cup 2026 Prediction
As co-hosts Mexico will have enormous support at every game. Group F is very challenging with France and Belgium, but Mexico at home are always dangerous. If Santiago Giménez fires, they can cause problems for any team. Breaking their Round of 16 curse will be the primary objective.
Follow this page for live match updates, results and news on Mexico at World Cup 2026. Last updated: June 6, 2026.
