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Mexico at the 2026 World Cup: official Group A schedule
Official FIFA schedule: dates, kick-off times and venues for Mexico’s group-stage matches vs South Africa, South Korea and the UEFA Path D playoff winner.
Mexico as host nation in Group A of the 2026 World Cup
Mexico lead Group A at the 2026 World Cup as one of the host nations, alongside South Africa, South Korea and the UEFA Path D playoff winner. El Tri will play all three group-stage matches on home soil.
The opening game of the tournament will see Mexico face South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Then Mexico will take on South Korea in Guadalajara before finishing the group again at the Azteca against the European playoff winner.
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Mexico – official 2026 World Cup schedule (Group A)
Kick-off times are listed in local stadium time.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 June 2026 Matchday 1 · Group A | Mexico vs South Africa 2026 World Cup opening match | Mexico City, Mexico Estadio Azteca | 13:00 local time |
| 18 June 2026 Matchday 2 · Group A | Mexico vs South Korea Second group match at home | Guadalajara, Mexico Estadio Akron (Zapopan) | 21:00 local time |
| 24 June 2026 Matchday 3 · Group A | UEFA Path D winner vs Mexico Group-stage finale | Mexico City, Mexico Estadio Azteca | 19:00 local time |
If Mexico win Group A, they will stay at home for the round of 32, facing one of the best third-placed teams from groups C, E, F, H or I. If they finish second, they will meet the Group B runners-up in the United States.
Mexico’s opponents in Group A: South Africa, South Korea and the playoff winner
Mexico will kick off the tournament on 11 June 2026 against South Africa at Estadio Azteca. It will be a historic occasion, as the Azteca becomes the first stadium to host three World Cup openers. The pressure and energy of the home crowd will be massive.
On matchday two, 18 June, Mexico face South Korea at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara. The two countries have met several times at World Cups before, usually in tight and hard-fought games.
The third match, on 24 June back at the Azteca, will be against the UEFA Path D playoff winner (from a group of teams including Denmark, Ireland, North Macedonia or Czechia). That game is likely to decide the final group standings and Mexico’s route through the knockouts.
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