Mexico 2026 World Cup schedule: dates and kickoff times
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Mexico will play three group stage matches in the 2026 World Cup, all in UTC time: vs South Africa on June 11 at 19:00 in Mexico City, vs Korea Republic on June 19 at 01:00 in Guadalajara, and vs Czech Republic on June 25 at 01:00 in Mexico City.
As the host nation alongside the United States and Canada, Mexico has been placed in Group A and will have the advantage of playing all their group matches on home soil across two of their most iconic football venues.
Mexico's Complete Group Stage Schedule
El Tri's 2026 World Cup campaign begins with what should be a favorable opener against South Africa in Mexico City, followed by a challenging test against Korea Republic in Guadalajara. The group stage concludes back in the capital against Czech Republic, giving Mexican fans two opportunities to see their team at the iconic Azteca Stadium.
The scheduling gives Mexico a strategic advantage with the late kickoff times for their second and third matches potentially allowing for cooler evening conditions. Fans planning to attend should note that all times are provided in UTC and will need to convert to Mexico's Central Time Zone (UTC-6) or their local time zone for accurate kickoff times. Bola 2026 offers live score tracking and schedule updates as the tournament approaches.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone are Mexico's 2026 World Cup kickoff times in?
All kickoff times are listed in UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) and need to be converted to your local time zone, including Mexico's Central Time (UTC-6).
Where will Mexico play their 2026 World Cup group stage matches?
Mexico will play in two home venues: Mexico City (vs South Africa and Czech Republic) and Guadalajara (vs Korea Republic).
Who is in Mexico's 2026 World Cup group?
Mexico is in Group A alongside South Africa, Korea Republic, and Czech Republic, giving them a realistic chance of advancing as group winners.