Mexico opens the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil when it takes on South Africa at the Estadio Azteca, starting its three-match run in Group A. El Tri enter as the favorite in their group, which also includes South Korea and Czechia. This is their starting lineup for their opening match.

That coaching staff may include another Mexico legend. Former Mexico midfielder Andres Guardado, who like Marquez developed in the Atlas youth setup in Guadalajara, is coaching youth players at Real Betis but may be wooed to the national team setup.

By Lizbeth Diaz MEXICO CITY, June 16 (Reuters) - In Mexico City thousands of fans are making the pilgrimage to the capital's cathedral to pray to a baby Jesus dressed in a Mexican soccer kit, asking for World Cup victory.

Mexico nationals and fans will be singing the national anthem in full force in the World Cup, so learn the lyrics in Spanish and English.

This afternoon, the severity of Luis Ángel Malagón's injury was confirmed: a ruptured Achilles tendon, which will keep him off the field for at least six months. With the imminent absence of the Americanista goalkeeper from the Mexican national team's ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is in full swing, with Mexico opening the festivities against South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. As the nation prepared to co-host the global event, fans prepared by purchasing their favorite garb to represent La Selección Nacional,

The Mexican national team has always been my compass in my career and my life; it’s given me direction,” the 40-year-old said.

This is the second installment of our monthly series, “Soccer in ___.” Each article takes you inside the women’s game in a different part of the world. Whether through players’ stories, a standout moment or a snapshot of the history of the sport in a particular nation,