Mexico, co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, Mexico is once again on the world football stage. As a three-time World Cup host, Mexico will showcase its rich football tradition and urban strength to the world through three cities and three stadiums.

The Final Draw for World Cup 2026 took place on  December 5, 2025, there are 12 groups, with four teams in each group. Mexico, one of the hosts, was placed into Group A.Do you know the 2026 World Cup schedule?

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualified teams

Co-hosts: Mexico, USA, CanadaAFC (Asian Football Confederation): Australia, IR Iran, Japan, Jordan, Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UzbekistanCAF (Confederation of Africa Football): Algeria, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia

CONCACAF (Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football): Curaçao, Haiti, Panama

CONMEBOL (CONfederación sudaMEricana de FútBOL): Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay

OFC (Oceania Football Confederation): New Zealand

UEFA (Union of Europe Football Associations): Austria, Belgium, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland

Host cities and venues in Mexico

1.（Mexico City）Mexico City Stadium has been confirmed as the venue for the opening fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday, 11 June 2026, becoming the first stadium to host three FIFA World Cup opening matches.

Competition schedule

Mexico v South Africa | Group A | Thursday, June 11, 2026
Uzbekistan v Colombia | Group K | Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Czechia/Denmark/North Macedonia/Republic of Ireland v Mexico | Group A | Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Match 79 | Round of 32 | Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Match 92 | Round of 16 | Sunday, July 5, 2026

2.（Guadalajara）Estadio Guadalajara will host Mexico’s second group fixture as one of four matches to be hosted at the venue from the biggest-ever World Cup.

Competition schedule

Korea Republic v Czechia/Denmark/North Macedonia/Republic of Ireland | Group A | Thursday, June 11, 2026
Mexico v Korea Republic | Group A | Thursday, June 18, 2026
Colombia v Congo DR/Jamaica/New Caledonia | Group K | Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Uruguay v Spain | Group H | Friday, June 26, 2026

3.（Monterrey）Estadio Monterrey will host four matches from the FIFA World Cup 2026, including three group games and one Round of 32.

Competition schedule

Albania/Poland/Sweden/Ukraine v Tunisia | Group F | Sunday, June 14, 2026
Tunisia v Japan | Group F | Saturday, June 20, 2026
South Africa v Korea Republic | Group A | Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Match 75 | Round of 32 | Monday, June 29, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup mascots

The three official mascots, each highlighting one of the host nations, were unveiled in September 2025. Maple™ the Moose (Canada), Zayu™ the Jaguar (Mexico) and Clutch™ the Bald Eagle (United States) have been thoughtfully developed to reflect the vibrant culture, heritage and spirit of their respective countries, coming together to symbolise unity, diversity and the shared passion for the beautiful game.Click here read the original content