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Mexico — World Cup 2026
Group A · Model Elo 2010 · Founded 1923 · Estadio Azteca
Mexico are in Group A. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 2010, reaching the knockout stage 100% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 5 group-stage fixtures.
About Mexico
Mexico are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group A. The national side was founded in 1923. They play home matches at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico, which seats 87,523.
- Founded: 1923
- Home stadium: Estadio Azteca (capacity 87,523)
- Based in: Mexico City, Mexico
- Official site: fmf.mx
Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
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1. Carlos Acevedo · Goalkeeper · age 30 · Santos Laguna -
1. Raúl Rangel · Goalkeeper · age 26 · CD Guadalajara -
13. Guillermo Ochoa · Goalkeeper · age 41 · AEL Limassol
Defenders
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3. Israel Reyes · Centre-Back · age 26 · América -
15. Mateo Chávez · Left-Back · age 22 · AZ Alkmaar -
20. Jesús Gallardo · Left-Back · age 32 · Toluca -
22. Johan Vásquez · Centre-Back · age 27 · Genoa -
23. César Montes · Centre-Back · age 29 · Lokomotiv Moscow -
35. Jorge Sánchez · Right-Back · age 28 · PAOK
Midfielders
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6. Érik Lira · Defensive Midfield · age 26 · Cruz Azul -
7. Luis Romo · Defensive Midfield · age 31 · CD Guadalajara -
11. Edson Álvarez · Defensive Midfield · age 28 · Fenerbahçe -
11. Brian Gutiérrez · Attacking Midfield · age 23 · CD Guadalajara -
13. Orbelín Pineda · Central Midfield · age 30 · AEK Athens -
15. Álvaro Fidalgo · Central Midfield · age 29 · Real Betis -
19. Gilberto Mora · Attacking Midfield · age 17 · Tijuana -
21. Obed Vargas · Central Midfield · age 21 · Atlético Madrid -
24. Luis Chávez · Defensive Midfield · age 30 · Dynamo Moscow
Forwards
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7. Raúl Jiménez · Centre-Forward · age 35 · Fulham -
7. Santiago Giménez · Centre-Forward · age 25 · AC Milan -
9. Alexis Vega · Left Wing · age 28 · Toluca -
9. Guillermo Martínez · Centre-Forward · age 31 · Pumas -
21. César Huerta · Left Wing · age 25 · Anderlecht -
25. Roberto Alvarado · Right Winger · age 27 · CD Guadalajara -
33. Julián Quiñones · Centre-Forward · age 29 · Al-Qadsiah -
34. Armando González · Centre-Forward · age 23 · CD Guadalajara
Staff
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Javier Aguirre · Manager · age 67 · Mexico
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
Mexico have played 1,008 internationals since 1923, winning 518 for a 51.4% win rate (518W 231D 259L, 1,777 goals for / 1,057 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 21W 15D 29L from 65 matches.
Recent form
- L vs England 2–3 · 2026-07-05 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Ecuador 2–0 · 2026-06-30 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Czech Republic 3–0 · 2026-06-24 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs South Korea 1–0 · 2026-06-18 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs South Africa 2–0 · 2026-06-11 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Serbia 5–1 · 2026-06-04
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Mexico's Top World Cup Scorers
- Luis Hernández — 4 World Cup goals
- Javier Hernández — 4 World Cup goals
- Julián Quiñones — 4 World Cup goals
- Cuauhtémoc Blanco — 3 World Cup goals
- Rafael Márquez — 3 World Cup goals
- Raúl Jiménez — 3 World Cup goals
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group A Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is Mexico in at the 2026 World Cup?
Mexico are in Group A.
What are Mexico's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives Mexico a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 2010.
When was the Mexico national football team founded?
1923.
Where do Mexico play their home matches?
At the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico (capacity 87,523).
What is Mexico's all-time record?
Mexico have played 1008 internationals, winning 518 (51.4%). At the World Cup they have 21 wins, 15 draws and 29 defeats from 65 matches.