Guadalajara gave the Tricolor a grand send-off. The 1-0 victory over South Korea at Akron Stadium, with a goal by Luis Romo, left Mexico with a perfect record before traveling to the capital to wrap up Group A.
Javier Aguirre’s team has already secured a spot in the Round of 16: six points out of six, no goals conceded, and atop the group.
The situation for the Czech Republic is exactly the opposite. The Europeans have just one point: a 2-1 loss to South Korea and a 1-1 draw against South Africa, the latter coming on a penalty awarded in stoppage time.
Their fate is only partly in their own hands: in addition to a win, they’ll have to wait and see what happens in the other match to have a chance at a spot as one of the best third-place teams.
The most significant absence is on the Czech side: fullback David Jurásek will miss the rest of the World Cup due to a muscle injury sustained during training camp.
On the Mexican side, there’s no bad news; César Montes returns after serving his suspension, and Aguirre has a full squad at his disposal, though he might rest several starters.
What time is Mexico playing, and on which channels can you watch it?
The match is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2026, with kickoff at 7:00 p.m. Central Time.
Free-to-air TV is once again the fan’s best ally: the match can be watched on Canal 5 and TUDN (Televisa) and on Azteca 7 (TV Azteca).
If you prefer to watch soccer on your phone or tablet, ViX and the Azteca Deportes app will offer live coverage.
It’s best to log in a few minutes before kickoff, because the final matchday always causes a traffic surge.
The venue: Azteca Stadium
Although El Tri played its second match in Guadalajara, the final match will be held at the legendary Azteca Stadium, which is being called the Mexico City Stadium during the World Cup due to FIFA regulations.
Located in Coyoacán at an altitude of more than 2,000 meters, it hosted the tournament’s opening match on June 11 and is the only venue on the planet to have hosted three World Cups.
Its capacity is around 87,000 spectators, and legends such as Pelé, the 1970 champion, and Maradona, the 1986 champion, have graced its field.
Possible lineups
Mexico (4-3-3): Rangel; Reyes, Montes, Vásquez, Gallardo; Edson Álvarez, Lira, Romo; Alvarado, Raúl Jiménez, Quiñones.
Czech Republic (4-2-3-1): Kovář; Coufal, Krejčí, Hranáč, Zelený; Souček, Sadílek; Provod, Šulc, Hložek; Schick.
