Mexico

Timeline

1. Jun 15, 2024

   Automatic Qualification as Co-Host

   Mexico automatically qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of three co-host nations. El Tri will be making their 18th World Cup appearance, further extending their record for the most participations by a CONCACAF nation.

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2. Dec 4, 2025

   Mexico to host South Africa in first match

   Mexico will host South Africa in their first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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3. Dec 4, 2025

   Mexico to host South Korea in their second match

   Mexico will host South Korea in their second match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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4. Jan 23, 2026

   Panama test for Mexico

   Mexico played against Panama in an international friendly match. The Mexico team were missing some key players that play in european teams. A close game ended with a 1-0 win for Mexico with the winner coming in stoppage time (90'+3) due to an own goal from Richard Peralta.

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5. Jan 25, 2026

   Bolivia friendly for Mexico

   A friendly away to Bolivia resulted in a 1-0 win for Mexico. The only goal of the game came from the substitute Germán Berterame in minute 68. Bolivia also received a red card in the 84th minute and the game ended 1-0.

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