Mexico

Service	Type	Cost	Details
Las Estrellas / Canal 5 / Nu9ve	Free	$0	TelevisaUnivision broadcasts 32 matches free-to-air across its channels, including all Mexico national team games, the opening match at Estadio Azteca, and the final. Streamable online via the ViX app (free tier).
TV Azteca Deportes	Free	$0	Broadcasts 32 matches free-to-air on Azteca 7 and Azteca Uno, including all El Tri fixtures and key knockout rounds. Also streamable via the Azteca Deportes En Vivo app for iOS and Android.
TUDN	Paid	Included with pay-TV	TelevisaUnivision's premium sports channel broadcasts all 104 matches live. Requires a cable or satellite subscription. Also available via the TUDN app with a pay-TV provider login.
ViX	Paid	From $7.99 USD/month	TelevisaUnivision's streaming platform offers all 104 matches live and on-demand, including news, highlights, and exclusive content. Available on iOS, Android, Smart TVs, and web browsers in Mexico.

FIFA Ranking

#15[1]

World Cup Appearances

17[2]

Best Result

Quarter-finals

1970 · 1986

Country

CapitalMexico City
Population~130 million
ContinentNorth America
ConfederationCONCACAF
National associationFMF – Federación Mexicana de Fútbol

World Cup history

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Titles: 0

Mexico has yet to win the FIFA World Cup
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Total appearances: 17

One of the most consistent CONCACAF nations in World Cup history
1970

Quarter-finals (host)

Best-ever result, reaching the last eight on home soil.[2]
1986

Quarter-finals (host)

Matched 1970 as host nation, eliminated on penalties
2026

Co-host

Mexico co-hosts alongside the United States and Canada — a historic third time as host nation.[3]

Head coach

Javier Aguirre

3rd stint[4]

An experienced Mexican manager returning for a historic third spell in charge of El Tri. Known for pragmatic, defensively disciplined setups and a winning mentality forged over decades in La Liga, Serie A and on the international stage. His appointment signals a return to organisation and tactical structure.[5]

Key players

Winger

Hirving "Chucky" Lozano ↗

One of Mexico's most dynamic wide attackers, capable of changing a game with a single moment of individual skill and pace.

Central Midfielder

Edson Álvarez ↗

A commanding presence who brings defensive steel and natural leadership — one of the most complete Mexican midfielders of his generation.

Striker

Santiago Giménez ↗

Prolific striker among the top scorers in European football. Mexico's most dangerous attacker heading into 2026.

Goalkeeper

Guillermo Ochoa ↗

Veteran goalkeeper and national icon. Renowned for decisive, spectacular performances on the World Cup stage across multiple tournaments.

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