Mexico’s Road to the 2026 World Cup: Schedule, Tickets, and Key Matchups

Mexico’s road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway, and fans across the country are already feeling the excitement. With the tournament kicking off in June 2026, the full schedule is now out—and Mexico is ready to shine on home soil once again.

After last qualifying in 2022, Mexico returns as one of the tournament hosts, giving supporters even more reason to celebrate. Ranked No. 15 in the latest FIFA World Rankings, the team has plenty to prove this summer.

🇲🇽 Mexico’s Group Stage Opponents

Mexico has been placed in Group A, where they’ll face some tough competition:

• South Africa

• South Korea

• UEFA Playoff D Winner
  (Czechia, Republic of Ireland, Denmark, or North Macedonia)

Each match will be a big test—and a chance for Mexico to make a strong statement early.

📅 Mexico’s 2026 World Cup Schedule

Here’s when and where Mexico will play during the group stage:

• June 11, 2026 – vs. South Africa
  Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

• June 18, 2026 – vs. South Korea
  Estadio Akron, Guadalajara

• June 24, 2026 – vs. UEFA Playoff D Winner
  Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

These matches promise high energy, packed stadiums, and unforgettable moments.

🎟️ How to Get Mexico World Cup Tickets

Didn’t get lucky in the ticket lottery? No worries—there are still limited seats available.

Here’s what fans should know:

• 🎫 Starting price: Around $1,325

• ⚽ Field-level seats: From $2,314

• ⏳ Only about 2% of seats remain

If watching Mexico live is on your sports bucket list, now is the time to act.

📍 Match Locations

Mexico will play its three group-stage games in:

• Mexico City (twice)

• Guadalajara (once)

Both cities are expected to be buzzing with fans, celebrations, and World Cup fever.

🏆 Mexico’s World Cup History

The 2026 tournament marks Mexico’s 18th World Cup appearance, showing its long-standing tradition in international soccer.

So far, their best performances came in:

• 🥇 Quarterfinals – 1970

• 🥇 Quarterfinals – 1986

Both happened on home soil—giving fans hope that history could repeat itself in 2026.

⭐ Why This World Cup Matters for Mexico

• ✔️ Playing as a host nation

• ✔️ Strong world ranking

• ✔️ Massive fan support

• ✔️ Chance to make history again