Full preview of Mexico for the 2026 tournament, including squad breakdown, key players, and tactical analysis of their chances. As the most prominent of the three co-hosts for the 2026 global tournament,

Mexico have slipped slightly in CONCACAF's hierarchy but have a chance to make a statement at the 2026 World Cup

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she has “no issue” with her country hosting Iran’s World Cup team after its training base was moved from the United States to Mexico for the summer soccer competition.

Celebrations erupt across the Valley after Team Mexico wins the first match of the 2026 World Cup. The tournament kicked off in Mexico City on Thursday at noon with Mexico defeating South Africa 2-0.

Mexico and Canada have faced significant recent tension in their relations with the United States. But in their historic World Cup bid, the three countries promoted teamwork.

Qatar lost all three of its matches as a World Cup host four years ago and appeared to be headed toward another in its 2026 opener against Switzerland. Boualem Khoukhi changed his country's course at the last possible moment,

El Tri's raucous fanbase has been the subject of scrutiny due to its use of a homophobic and deeply dehumanizing slur during games.

The normal display of African unity in the early stages of a football World Cup was notably absent from social media as many fans from across the continent backed Mexico in the tournament's opening match against South Africa.