liveUpdated 9m agoFollow live updates as the co-hosts and Group A winners bid to preserve positive momentum against Czech Republic in Mexico City.The Athletic Live TeamJune 24, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDTCo-hosts Mexico complete their group stage in the capital today. Getty ImagesMexico vs Czech Republic — LatestWorld Cup 2026 co-hosts Mexico return to Estadio Azteca in Mexico City for their Group A finale against Czech Republic.El Tri have already clinched top spot in Group A and a place in the round of 32 back at Estadio Azteca, so the pressure is off for Javier Aguirre’s side tonight.Czech Republic are at the other end of the spectrum, desperately needing a result to keep their knockout hopes alive.Kick-off: 9pm ETTV: Fox, Fubo (try free now)Share your thoughts on our discussion page or by emailing live@theathletic.comFind the perfect pod for you The AthleticLooking for a show to scratch your World Cup itch? We've got you covered.The Totally Football Show after every gameday from L.A.The Athletic FC Podcast with Emma Paton and Adam Leventhal on the day’s biggest storiesTifo’s live four-hour watchalongsWatch or listen wherever you get your podcasts.Sign up to our World Cup Briefing The AthleticWant an update on everything going on at the 2026 World Cup dropped into your inbox every morning?Sign up here for The Athletic’s World Cup Briefing so that you don’t miss a thing.Get involved in the chat! Getty Images We’re here to give you all the insights, context and analysis you could ever wish for from every World Cup match, and we want you to share your thoughts.It’s super easy to share your views. You can head to the discussion tab at the top of this feed, or you can send us an email to live@theathletic.com. We can’t wait to hear what you’ve got for us all. Our venue for tonight's match Getty Images Alongside Wembley Stadium and Brazil’s Maracaná, Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca is one of football’s great cathedrals. Home to Club América, El Coloso de Santa Úrsula (The Colossus of Santa Úrsula) has more than 100,000 seats and has hosted two of the greatest players of all time, lifting World Cup trophies. Pelé won the World Cup with Brazil here in 1970, and Diego Maradona did so with Argentina in 1986.The Azteca has furthered its historic place within the sport by becoming a World Cup venue for the third time.Fun fact: Mexico City is the most populated city in the Western Hemisphere, and it boasts a world-record 180 museums.How to watch today’s matchYou can watch tonight’s match on Fox and Telemundo in the U.S. and BBC One in the UK.What time does today’s match begin? Getty ImagesToday's match begins at 9 p.m. ET, which is 8 p.m. CT, local time in Mexico City.That translates to 6 p.m. PT or 2 a.m. BST in the UK.Welcome back to our World Cup coverage Getty ImagesHello, and welcome back to The Athletic’s continuing coverage of the world’s biggest sporting event, the 2026 World Cup.We’re kicking off the final matchweek of the group stage today as Mexico return to Estadio Azteca to face the Czech Republic and close out Group A.Mexico have already clinched their ideal scenario. With two wins and six points from their first two matches, they are top of Group A and assured of at least one, and possibly two, games on home soil in Mexico City. Expect heavy rotation from Javier Aguirre’s side, with nothing to play for from a tournament perspective today.The Czech Republic, on the other hand, have plenty to play for. They need a result — and likely all three points — to secure a place in the knockouts as either a second- or third-placed team.So stick around for all the latest team news, analysis, play-by-play action and more, as we bring it all to you right here.