Mexico secures $11 million prize after perfect group stage at 2026 World Cup

Mexico's national team earned a guaranteed $11 million prize for advancing to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, having won all three group matches, amassed nine points and conceded no goals. FIFA's record‑breaking $655 million prize pool rewards teams progressively, with $15 million for the round of 8, $19 million for the quarter‑finals and $50 million for the champion.

Former Mexican goalkeeper Oswaldo Sánchez praised the squad’s performance, calling it historic and expressing confidence that the team could reach the semifinals. He highlighted the nation’s enthusiasm and the positive shift in perception of the Mexican side, noting the admiration for goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa’s World Cup return.