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Group A • Group Stage • Match #53

🇨🇿 Czechia vs Mexico 🇲🇽

Wed Jun 24 2026 • Kickoff 18:00 CT • Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico

2026-06-24Kickoff 18:00 CTEstadio AztecaMexico City, MexicoGroup AStatus: scheduled

Live score

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Match preview

Czechia vs Mexico — what to expect

Czechia meet Mexico in Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Both sides arrive with FIFA ranks of #39 and #13 respectively, making this a defining group-stage night. Coach Ivan Hašek will set out Czechia, while Javier Aguirre leads Mexico — captained by Tomáš Souček and Edson Álvarez.

Czechia face Mexico in Group A at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City. Kickoff 18:00 CT local. Expect a tight tactical contest with the result likely to shape the knockout-stage seeding for Group A.

Czechia vs Mexico live streaming

Streaming guide

Czechia vs Mexico streams live worldwide through FIFA's authorised broadcast partners. Below is the global TV and OTT lineup. For a deeper breakdown by country, see our where-to-watch hub or the live streaming directory.

Czechia vs Mexico TV channels (global)

Country / RegionOfficial broadcasters
United StatesFOX, FS1, Telemundo, Peacock
United KingdomBBC One / BBC iPlayer, ITV1 / ITVX
CanadaTSN, CTV, RDS (FR)
MexicoTelevisa, TUDN, Azteca 7, ViX
IndiaSports18, JioCinema
PakistanTapmad, A Sports
AustraliaOptus Sport, SBS
MENAbeIN Sports MENA
BrazilGlobo, SporTV, CazéTV
GermanyARD, ZDF, MagentaTV
FranceTF1, M6, beIN Sports
SpainRTVE La 1, Movistar Plus+

FIFA's global broadcast partners hold rights in every territory. FOX (USA), TSN (Canada), BBC/ITV (UK), beIN Sports (MENA) and the national rights holder in your country.

Czechia vs Mexico where to watch

Stadium & venue

Estadio Azteca

Iconic venue hosting the opening match. Capacity: 87,000 (Mexico City, Mexico).

Opened 1966. Hosted 1970 & 1986 finals.

Travel: Metro Line 2 to Tasqueña, then Tren Ligero.

Fan tips: High altitude — pace yourself.

Full stadium guide →

Team news & predicted lineups

🇨🇿 Czechia predicted XI

Coach Ivan Hašek is expected to set up in a 4-3-3, captained by Tomáš Souček.

Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.

🇲🇽 Mexico predicted XI

Coach Javier Aguirre likely fields a 4-2-3-1 anchored by Edson Álvarez.

Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.

Tactical battle

Czechia approach

Back at the World Cup after a long absence.

Mexico approach

Co-hosts playing the opener at Estadio Azteca.

Head to head

H2H record

Full head-to-head record published 24 hours before kickoff.

Key players

Prediction

Our call

A competitive Group A fixture — see our match preview for the full breakdown.

Match stats

Possession

Live

Shots on target

Live

xG

Live

Corners

Live

Result, goals & highlights

Result

Final score will appear here after the full-time whistle.

Highlights

Official highlights will be linked here after the match via the FIFA+ rights holder in your region.

Other Group A fixtures

Czechia & Mexico — remaining fixtures

FAQ

What time does Czechia vs Mexico kick off?

18:00 CT on Wed Jun 24 2026.

Where is Czechia vs Mexico being played?

Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico.

How can I watch Czechia vs Mexico live?

Via the official rights holder in your country — see the broadcasters table and where-to-watch section above.

Who is favourite to win Czechia vs Mexico?

A competitive Group A fixture — see our match preview for the full breakdown.

Which group is Czechia vs Mexico in?

This is a Group A fixture in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

How many caps and goals do the captains have?

Squad-level cap counts are confirmed when official squads are published — see the Czechia and Mexico squad pages.

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