Mexico won all three of its Group A matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, collecting nine points and securing first place. For a nation that has historically struggled to advance past the Round of 16, going unbeaten through the group stage is the kind of thing that makes grown adults weep into their jerseys.
The goals that made history
Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 on June 11, 2026, with Julián Quiñones opening the scoring. That goal wasn’t just important for the match. It was the first goal of the entire 2026 World Cup.
Raúl Jiménez added the second against South Africa. At 35 years old, Jiménez scored his first-ever World Cup goal. Manager Javier Aguirre called it a “perfect day” for the striker, particularly meaningful given Jiménez’s recovery from a serious injury earlier in his career.
On June 25, Mexico dismantled Czechia 3-0. Mateo Chávez, Julián Quiñones, and Álvaro Fidalgo all found the back of the net in a performance that left absolutely no doubt about which team deserved to top the group.
