Czechia vs Mexico - FIFA World Cup 2026
Czechia vs Mexico at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with kick-off time, venue, lineups, match status, and pre-match stats.
World Cup 2026 Match Facts
Estadio Azteca
A cathedral of the game at 2,200 m altitude, the Azteca is the only stadium to host three World Cup tournaments (1970, 1986, 2026). It will open the 2026 finals — the venue where Pelé lifted the trophy and Maradona scored the goal of the century.
Stadium details →World Cup 2026 Team Profiles
The Czech Republic national football team, nicknamed Repre, represents Czechia in international football under UEFA. Formed in 1994 following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia, they inherit the legacy of the 1976 European Championship title and reached the Euro 1996 final as an independent nation. They qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — their first appearance since 2006 — via penalty-shootout wins over Ireland and Denmark.
Full team profile →Mexico, nicknamed El Tri for their tricolor kit, are CONCACAF's most decorated nation — 13-time Gold Cup champions, a Confederations Cup winner in 1999, and World Cup participants at every tournament since 1994. Under coach Javier Aguirre and captain Edson Álvarez, they are one of three co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup.
Full team profile →Frequently asked questions
- Where was Czechia vs Mexico played?
- The match was played at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico.
- What stage was the Czechia vs Mexico match?
- This was a Group A match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.