Mexico’s national team has revealed its starting XI for the Group A showdown against the Czech Republic at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The match, scheduled for June 25, 2026, arrives with Mexico already through to the knockout rounds, a luxury that gives manager Javier Aguirre room to approach the fixture from a position of strength rather than desperation.
The lineup and what it signals
Aguirre is expected to deploy a strong side despite having nothing left to prove in the group stage. Goalkeeper José Rangel anchors the back, with midfielder Edson Álvarez controlling the middle of the park and veteran forward Raúl Jiménez leading the line.
No injuries have been reported among Mexico’s starters. Mexico advanced after a tight 1-0 win over South Korea. On the Czech side, coach Miroslav Koubek has opted for a 3-4-2-1 formation.
The expanded 48-team format for the 2026 World Cup means the group stage dynamics are different from previous tournaments.
