As co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico has a rare opportunity to play in front of its own fans. The tournament will begin at the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, but can this generation turn home advantage into a historic run?
El Tri's World Cup history is filled with consistent displays, but also plenty of frustration. They have regularly reached the knockout stages over the past few World Cups, but the Round of 16 has proved a wall.
Javier Aguirre has returned for a third spell in charge, assembling a squad with a mix of veteran leadership and emerging talent. Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is set to become the first Mexican player to appear at six World Cups at the age of 40.
Key players include skipper Edson Alvarez, Raul Jimenez, and 25-year-old Santiago Giminez, who has long been viewed as Mexico's face of their next generation.
Mexico will face South Africa, South Korea, and Czechia in Group A, with a straightforward affair expected. The team's squad includes a mix of experienced players and young talent, including 17-year-old Gilberto Mora, who could become one of the breakout stars in the tournament.
