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Mexico's 2026 World Cup Opponents Revealed: Who Will El Tri Face on Home Soil?

Mexico's national squad discovered their group assignment for the 2026 FIFA World Cup during the inaugural 48-nation tournament draw held in Washington, D.C.

El Tri's World Cup path has been determined, allowing Javier Aguirre to commence comprehensive planning before Mexico steps onto the field in 188 days for the tournament's opening match.

Spearheaded by veteran forward Raúl Jiménez and rising star Gilberto Mora, El Tri seeks to overcome recent setbacks and achieve a strong performance in their third World Cup hosted on Mexican territory.

Following their failure to advance beyond the group phase in the 2022 World Cup—their first such exit since 1990—El Tri is eager to correct this disappointment. Fueled by passionate home crowd support, Mexico aims to secure first place in Group A, ensuring a fourth home match during the elimination rounds.

Below is a comprehensive analysis of Mexico's 2026 World Cup group stage adversaries in Group A.

Pot 1: Mexico (Concacaf)

Pot 2: South Korea (AFC)

Previous encounter vs. Mexico: Mexico 2–2 South Korea (Sept. 9, 2026)—International Friendly

Pot 3: South Africa (CAF)

Previous encounter vs. Mexico: South Africa 1–1 Mexico (June 11, 2026)—2010 FIFA World Cup

Pot 4: UEFA Playoff D Winner (Denmark, North Macedonia, Czechia, Republic of Ireland)

FIFA rankings for all competing nations:

The UEFA Playoff A route victor will be decided during the March international break.

Mexico's 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage Fixtures

Date	Match	Venue	City
June 11, 2026	Mexico vs. South Africa	Estadio Azteca	Mexico City
June 18, 2026	Mexico vs. South Korea	Estadio Akron	Guadalajara
June 24, 2026	Mexico vs. UEFA Playoff D Winner	Estadio Azteca	Mexico City