Mexico reaches FIFA Top‑10 after World Cup 2026 group‑stage run and round‑of‑16 exit

Mexico’s national team finished the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a perfect group‑stage record – three wins, nine points, six goals scored and none conceded – making it the strongest side among the teams already eliminated. The squad then fell 3‑2 to England in the round of 16, ending its tournament run.

The performance lifted Mexico into the real‑time FIFA ranking’s top‑10 for the first time in years, briefly reaching ninth place before settling at tenth with 1,754.30 points, ahead of nations such as Brazil, Germany and Portugal. The achievement was praised by the Mexican Congress and sparked nationwide celebrations, including a viral thank‑you video from the players.

In parallel, the government recorded more than 1.1 million public‑transport trips to the Estadio CDMX for the matches, while the federation announced a new four‑year sponsorship deal with Corona through 2030. Rafael Márquez was confirmed as head coach, succeeding Javier Aguirre, and 17‑year‑old midfielder Gilberto “Morita” Mora graduated from high school. Future plans discussed included a bid for the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, a speculative 2038 World Cup candidacy, and a push for the women’s team to qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup.