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Mexico is heading into its 18th World Cup appearance, second only to Brazil in tournament history. From Juan Carreño Lara's first goal in 1930 to today's stars, El Tri has built a legacy of perseverance and passion on soccer's biggest stage.
After 32 years and just one point, Mexico's national soccer team finally won its first World Cup match in 1962, thanks to an innovative coach who changed everything. The victory launched a transformation that would turn El Tri into consistent World Cup contenders.
Mexico has named its first World Cup players, including 17-year-old Gilberto Mora who could become the youngest Mexican ever to play in the tournament. The team is building toward the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off June 11 in Mexico City.
Mexican midfielder Gilberto Mora could become his country's youngest ever World Cup player at just 17 years old. Fresh off injury recovery, the teen sensation is ready to make history when Mexico faces South Africa on June 11.
Katia Itzel García will become one of just two women among 52 main referees at the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup, breaking barriers in a sport traditionally dominated by men. The Mexico City native has already made history as the first woman in 20 years to referee a top-division Liga MX match.
Rafael Márquez, one of Mexico's greatest soccer players, will officially take over as head coach of the national team after the 2026 World Cup. The five-time World Cup player is already assembling his coaching staff with an eye toward qualifying for the 2030 tournament.
Mexico becomes the first nation to host the FIFA World Cup three times, with legendary goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa preparing for his sixth and final tournament appearance at age 40. The home crowd advantage could finally push El Tri past the quarterfinals for the first time since 1986.
Two talented dual-citizenship soccer players just switched from Team USA to Mexico ahead of the home World Cup. Brian Gutiérrez and Richard Ledezma are bringing fresh energy to El Tri's roster as the tournament kicks off in five months.
The 2026 World Cup shattered all expectations with 500 million ticket requests for just 6 million available seats. FIFA officials say they've never seen this level of excitement for any event in history.