El Tri · Group A
Mexico are perennial World Cup participants and co-hosts in 2026, having appeared at every tournament since 1994. They have reached the round of 16 seven consecutive times but never advanced beyond the quarter-finals. As hosts they will aim to finally break their last-16 ceiling.
Key squad members (selected). Full match-day squads update from the live feed.
Mexican authorities brought down an unauthorized drone near the South Korea team’s World Cup training camp ahead of their Group A match. Officials say the device did not breach any sensitive tactical sessions or compromise team preparations. The incident comes amid increased vigilance around World Cup venues and camps, with security forces on alert for potential disruptions.
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