Qualifying updates, milestone announcements, friendly match details, and the journey to the 2026 World Cup.
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.
Mexico will host South Africa in their first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Mexico will host South Korea in their second match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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.
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.
In an eventful opening game Mexico outclassed South Africa throughout the game. The game was event packed with a total of 3 red cards being dished out which caused some controversy. Raul Jimenez at the age of 35 finally got his first goal in the World Cup with the result ending 2-0 in favour of Mexico.
Mexico topped Group A to qualify for the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.