FIFA World Cup 2026
Mexico at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Overview
Mexico is a federal republic bridging North and Central America, Spanish‑speaking with strong Indigenous cultures, Mexico City built on the high central plateau as its capital, and an economy among the world’s largest emerging markets.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Mexico City
- Continent
- North America
- Federation
- CONCACAF (North & Central America)
- Group
- A
- FIFA ranking (Nov 2025)
- #15
- World Cup titles
- 0
Geography
- Founded / established
- 1821
- Population
- 130,760,000
- Languages
- Spanish (official); Indigenous languages recognised nationally
- Currency
- Mexican peso (MXN)
- Area
- 1,964,375 km²
- Highest point
- Pico de Orizaba (5,636 m)
- Climate
- Tropical coasts and south; temperate highlands; arid north-west
- Land borders
- Belize, Guatemala, United States
Football facts
- Appearances
- 17
- Best result
- Quarter-finals (1970, 1986)
- Top scorer
- Luis Hernández, Chicharito (4)
- Debut
- 1930
2026 World Cup kits
Home kit
Main color: green
World Cup history
17 World Cup appearances
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Qualified (2026) |
| 2022 | Round of 16 |
| 2018 | Round of 16 |
| 2014 | Round of 16 |
| 2010 | Round of 16 |
| 2006 | Round of 16 |
| 2002 | Round of 16 |
| 1998 | Round of 16 |
| 1994 | Round of 16 |
| 1986 | Quarter-finals |
| 1978 | Group stage |
| 1970 | Quarter-finals |
| 1966 | Group stage |
| 1962 | Group stage |
| 1958 | Group stage |
| 1954 | Group stage |
| 1950 | Group stage |
| 1930 | Group stage |