Mexico learned their 2026 FIFA World Cup draw on Friday, slotting into Group A alongside South Korea, South Africa and the winner of UEFA Playoff D.

Mexico will face South Africa, South Korea and a currently undetermined European opponent in the 2026 World Cup group stage.

El Tri themselves in the group against South Korea, South Africa, and the eventual winner of the FIFA playoff winner D. The future winner means either Denmark, North Macedonia, Czechia, or Ireland will join Group A for the 2026 World Cup. There are plenty of teams that will hold Mexico's hand down the tournament memory lane.

World Cup co-host Mexico was optimistic about its chances of advancing from the group stage after being drawn to play against South Africa, South Korea and a yet-to-be-determined European team. While some TV analysts described the group as “easy,

Azteca Stadium is set to reopen in March when Mexico hosts Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo in a friendly match ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

The USMNT and Mexico will play two European powerhouses in the last international break before the 2026 World Cup.

If you've ever wanted to see if you could play for the New Mexico United soccer club, your time is coming with open tryouts coming in January.

Canada, Mexico, and the United States had what will be seen as relatively favorable draws for the 2026 World Cup.