10.5% modelled chance to reach the semifinal
Mexico World Cup 2026 chances.
The route model gives Mexico a 23.2% chance to reach the quarterfinal and a 10.5% chance to reach the semifinal. Start with the confirmed games against South Africa, South Korea, and Czechia, then see which cities open up along each route.
Confirmed schedule
Mexico plays its World Cup 2026 group games in Mexico City and Guadalajara.
Chance ladder
How far could Mexico go?
These are model estimates for route planning. They use the confirmed bracket path plus a static team-strength rating, so they are not live betting odds and they do not yet ingest match results minute by minute.
Knockouts
94%
Quarterfinal
23.2%
Semifinal
10.5%
Final
4.4%
Champion
1.7%
Tournament is live
Check today's games before planning Mexico's route.
The current-slate page shows today's listed matches, kickoff times, cities, stadiums, and links back to the team and match pages that matter next.
Route model
How could Mexico get through?
This is a simple model built on top of the official bracket. Treat it as a planning guide, not a prediction that knows the future.
Win group
51%
Finish second
30%
Advance as third
13%
Out in group
6%
Before you book
Turn Mexico's route into a plan.
Mexico is confirmed for Mexico City and Guadalajara. Use those cities as the base case, then keep the knockout rounds flexible until the group table is clearer.
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Mexico World Cup 2026 FAQ
Where does Mexico play in World Cup 2026?
Mexico plays its confirmed World Cup 2026 group games in Mexico City and Guadalajara.
When is Mexico's first World Cup 2026 match?
Mexico's first group match is Mexico vs South Africa on Thu, Jun 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Who does Mexico play in the group stage?
Mexico plays South Africa, South Korea, and Czechia in Group A.
What stadiums does Mexico play at in World Cup 2026?
Mexico's confirmed group-stage stadiums are Estadio Azteca, Estadio Akron, and Estadio Azteca.
What is Mexico's possible knockout route?
The knockout route depends on whether Mexico wins Group A, finishes second, or advances as a third-place team. This page maps the likely cities and matches for each route.
Match-by-match path
Win, lose, where next?
Each card shows the chance of reaching that match, the model win chance, and the city that opens up with a win. Most losses end the run; semifinal losers still go to the third-place match.
If group winner
51% route probability
Round of 32 · Match 79
Mexico City
Tue, Jun 30 · Estadio Azteca
Chance here
51%
Win this match: 56.3%
Total path chance: 28.7%
Next: Mexico City · Round of 16
Lose this match: 43.7%
Total path chance: 22.3%
Next: Eliminated
Round of 16 · Match 92
Mexico City
Sun, Jul 5 · Estadio Azteca
Chance here
28.7%
Win this match: 50.8%
Total path chance: 14.6%
Next: Miami · Quarterfinal
Lose this match: 49.2%
Total path chance: 14.1%
Next: Eliminated
Quarterfinal · Match 99
Miami
Sat, Jul 11 · Hard Rock Stadium
Chance here
14.6%
Win this match: 45.3%
Total path chance: 6.6%
Next: Atlanta · Semifinal
Lose this match: 54.7%
Total path chance: 8%
Next: Eliminated
Semifinal · Match 102
Atlanta
Wed, Jul 15 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Chance here
6.6%
Win this match: 41.8%
Total path chance: 2.8%
Next: New York/New Jersey · Final
Lose this match: 58.2%
Total path chance: 3.8%
Next: Miami · Third Place
Final · Match 104
New York/New Jersey
Sun, Jul 19 · MetLife Stadium
Chance here
2.8%
Win this match: 38.3%
Total path chance: 1.1%
Next: World Cup champion
Lose this match: 61.7%
Total path chance: 1.7%
Next: Eliminated
If group runner-up
30% route probability
Round of 32 · Match 73
Los Angeles
Sun, Jun 28 · SoFi Stadium
Chance here
30%
Win this match: 56.3%
Total path chance: 16.9%
Next: Houston · Round of 16
Lose this match: 43.7%
Total path chance: 13.1%
Next: Eliminated
Round of 16 · Match 89
Houston
Sat, Jul 4 · NRG Stadium
Chance here
16.9%
Win this match: 50.8%
Total path chance: 8.6%
Next: Boston · Quarterfinal
Lose this match: 49.2%
Total path chance: 8.3%
Next: Eliminated
Quarterfinal · Match 97
Boston
Thu, Jul 9 · Gillette Stadium
Chance here
8.6%
Win this match: 45.3%
Total path chance: 3.9%
Next: Dallas · Semifinal
Lose this match: 54.7%
Total path chance: 4.7%
Next: Eliminated
Semifinal · Match 101
Dallas
Tue, Jul 14 · AT&T Stadium
Chance here
3.9%
Win this match: 41.8%
Total path chance: 1.6%
Next: New York/New Jersey · Final
Lose this match: 58.2%
Total path chance: 2.3%
Next: Miami · Third Place
Final · Match 104
New York/New Jersey
Sun, Jul 19 · MetLife Stadium
Chance here
1.6%
Win this match: 38.3%
Total path chance: 0.6%
Next: World Cup champion
Lose this match: 61.7%
Total path chance: 1%
Next: Eliminated
Model notes
Built for decisions, labelled as an estimate.
Current model version: static team strength plus confirmed schedule and bracket routes, updated July 14, 2026. Use it to compare route risk and travel options. Check official ticket, match, and team sources before booking.