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Mexico, situated in Group A, now know when and where they will face South Africa, Korea Republic, and a UEFA playoff winner in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. Mexico, one of the three hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup,
The US men’s soccer team will open June 12, face Australia on June 19 in Seattle and finish group play June 25 at SoFi Stadium against a team to be determined.
Follow live coverage as teams are drawn for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer.
While Mexico didn't have to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as hosts, the country did win its final competitive tournament, defeating the United States in July's Gold Cup Final, 2-1. While Mexico was largely full strength in that contest against more of a B-side from the United States, it was a solid result for El Tri.
Mexico was drawn into a group with South Africa, South Korea and the UEFA Playoff D winner – Denmark, Ireland, Czech Republic or North Macedonia. El Tri will face South Africa in the tournament's opening match on June 11, 16 years after the two sides played the first game in the 2010 World Cup.
Mexico, the United States, and Canada will host the FIFA World Cup 2026. However, only Mexico will host the inaugural match — and here is the reason why. The FIFA World Cup 2026 is around the corner.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino pre-empted the draw for the 2026 World Cup by presenting United States President Donald Trump with the inaugural FIFA peace prize on Friday. The award, not voted on by FIFA's Council and chosen by Infantino from a shortlist of one,
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