Mexico prepares for knockout round after group‑stage win at World Cup

Mexico secured its place in the World Cup 2026 knockout stage by defeating the Czech Republic, keeping a clean sheet and maintaining an unbeaten record in the tournament. Coach Javier Aguirre has tasked the squad with compiling detailed reports on five potential round‑of‑16 opponents – Ecuador, Scotland, Uruguay, Cabo Verde and Spain – and has staff monitoring four of those teams’ training camps. The team will play its next two matches on home soil at the Estadio Ciudad de México, a venue where Mexico has never lost a World Cup match.

The Czech Republic match was broadcast free‑to‑air on Mexican channels 5, 7 and 9; it was not available on YouTube. Betting markets listed Mexico as the favorite (‑112) with striker Raúl Jiménez among the top goal‑scoring prospects. The victory reinforces Mexico’s ambition to achieve three consecutive group‑stage wins and to advance smoothly into the knockout rounds.