Mexico plans path to 2026 World Cup final with potential matchups
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Mexico, co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, aims to advance from Group A, which includes South Africa, Czechia, and Korea Republic. Should they win the group, they would face a third-place team from another group on July 1 in Mexico City. If they finish second, a round of 16 clash against a runner-up from Group B is set for Los Angeles. A third-place finish could see them matched against Group E winners in Boston, advancing through the knockout stages leading towards a semi-final in Dallas and a possible final in New York on July 19.
- •Mexico co-hosts the World Cup, starting on June 8.
- •They seek to advance from Group A with three opponents.
- •Potential round of 16 matches scheduled for July 1 and July 4.
- •Possible semi-final on July 15 in Atlanta.
- •Final may take place in New York on July 19.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Mexico’s route to the 2026 World Cup final: Fixtures, venues and dates
"Mexico have already made history heading into the 2026 World Cup. They become the first nation in the tournament’s history to host or part-host the men’s World Cup, having previously held it in 1970 and 1986.
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