Mexico will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside the USA and Canada, but first El Tri will be hoping to break a cycle of second-round eliminations at this year's'tournament in Qatar.
There has been a repeated pattern in every World Cup that Mexico has played in since 1994. Qualification from the group stage has been accomplished each time, but then the first head-to-head elimination game has proved to be too much for the Mexican squad.
Mexico has reached the quarterfinals of the world's biggest international soccer tournament just twice, and on both occasions it was the host nation. Maybe that bodes well for the 2026 World Cup, but'more importantly, what are Mexico’s chances this time? Let's find out.
Mexico has a tough group draw at the 2022 World Cup
Mexico will play Argentina, Poland and Saudi Arabia in its 3 group game and, if it can claim 2nd place, there is a strong chance that defending champion France will be waiting in the round of 16.