As one of three host nations, El Tri will look to make 2026 its year to go deeper than the Round of 16. More on that later. Here are the odds for how Mexico will fare in this year's tournament. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.

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Striking teachers wreaked havoc on Tuesday in downtown Mexico City, a few days before the city hosts the first match of the World Cup, with protesters pulling down giant mannequins of football players,

As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, BBC Sport looks at its Cornish footballing roots.

It’s no coincidence that Hugo Rosas’ jersey designs ahead of the World Cup resemble some of Mexico's most iconic decorations. His work fuses soccer and Mexican identity to showcase his country’s culture beyond its borders.

The Mexico national team takes on Australia on Saturday night in the final game before Javier Aguirre announces El Tri’s 2026 World Cup roster. Over 30 players have featured in the World Cup camp which started on May 6.