Mexico FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule
Mexico viewers get a host-nation World Cup route in CST, with open TV options and ViX carrying the full tournament.
TelevisaUnivision and TV Azteca split Mexico's World Cup 2026 route across open television, sports channels, and ViX. Canal 5, Las Estrellas, TUDN, and Canal 7 matter for local fans, while ViX carries the full 104-match schedule. The Mexico FIFA World Cup 2026 TV schedule now has knockout relevance because El Tri have already won Group A. Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the opener, then beat Korea Republic 1-0 in Guadalajara.
Czechia vs Mexico is now the final group-stage TV appointment at 7:00 p.m. CST on Wednesday, June 24 at Mexico City Stadium. Mexico can play that match without qualification pressure, but the home audience still needs the correct channel split. Those dates are easier to track with the FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule. The key viewing question is whether each match lands on open TV, TUDN, or ViX.
Mexico FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule — Quick Facts
| Key Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Official broadcaster | TelevisaUnivision and TV Azteca |
| TV channel | Televisa (Canal 5, Las Estrellas, TUDN, and shared open-TV coverage with Canal 7, while ViX carries all 104 matches) |
| Streaming platform | ViX |
| Free or paid | Mixed access — selected matches free on television, full tournament on ViX |
| Matches covered | All 104 matches |
| Commentary language | Spanish |
| Opening match kickoff | June 11, 2026 — Mexico vs South Africa — 1:00 p.m. CST — Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City |
| World Cup Final | July 19, 2026 — 1:00 p.m. CST — New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford |
| Mexico team qualified | Yes |
| Mexico team group | Group A |
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Mexico — TV and Online
On TV — Televisa
Televisa and TV Azteca are the television routes Mexico viewers should track for World Cup 2026. FIFA's official broadcaster list names Canal 5, Las Estrellas, TUDN, and ViX for Mexico, while the local rights picture also keeps TV Azteca's Canal 7 in the open-TV mix. Televisa confirms that ViX has all 104 matches and that television coverage stays on a selected-match split. Rights ownership is clear, so the daily task is checking whether each fixture lands on open TV, pay TV, or ViX only.
Online and Mobile — ViX
ViX is the main digital route for World Cup 2026 in Mexico and the only confirmed platform with all 104 matches in one place. That makes streaming essential once weekday fixtures and overlapping windows stack across the group stage. Test your app access before Czechia vs Mexico. That check matters in a host country where matchday traffic can spike before El Tri kickoffs.
Mexico FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Match Schedule
All times use Central Standard Time (CST). Matches run from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
| Date | Kickoff (CST) | Match | Venue | Group / Stage | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — GROUP STAGE (June 11 – June 27, 2026) — | |||||
| Thursday, June 11 | 1:00 PM CST | Mexico vs South Africa | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group A | Televisa |
| Thursday, June 11 | 8:00 PM CST | Korea Republic vs Czechia | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group A | Televisa |
| Friday, June 12 | 1:00 PM CST | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group B | Televisa |
| Friday, June 12 | 7:00 PM CST | USA vs Paraguay | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group D | Televisa |
| Saturday, June 13 | 1:00 PM CST | Qatar vs Switzerland | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group B | Televisa |
| Saturday, June 13 | 4:00 PM CST | Brazil vs Morocco | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group C | Televisa |
| Saturday, June 13 | 7:00 PM CST | Haiti vs Scotland | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group C | Televisa |
| Saturday, June 13 | 10:00 PM CST | Australia vs Türkiye | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group D | Televisa |
| Sunday, June 14 | 11:00 AM CST | Germany vs Curaçao | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group E | Televisa |
| Sunday, June 14 | 2:00 PM CST | Netherlands vs Japan | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group F | Televisa |
| Sunday, June 14 | 5:00 PM CST | Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group E | Televisa |
| Sunday, June 14 | 8:00 PM CST | Sweden vs Tunisia | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group F | Televisa |
| Monday, June 15 | 10:00 AM CST | Spain vs Cabo Verde | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group H | Televisa |
| Monday, June 15 | 1:00 PM CST | Belgium vs Egypt | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group G | Televisa |
| Monday, June 15 | 4:00 PM CST | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group H | Televisa |
| Monday, June 15 | 7:00 PM CST | IR Iran vs New Zealand | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group G | Televisa |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 1:00 PM CST | France vs Senegal | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group I | Televisa |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 4:00 PM CST | Iraq vs Norway | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group I | Televisa |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 7:00 PM CST | Argentina vs Algeria | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group J | Televisa |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 10:00 PM CST | Austria vs Jordan | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group J | Televisa |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 11:00 AM CST | Portugal vs Congo DR | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group K | Televisa |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 2:00 PM CST | England vs Croatia | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group L | Televisa |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 5:00 PM CST | Ghana vs Panama | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group L | Televisa |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 8:00 PM CST | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group K | Televisa |
| Thursday, June 18 | 10:00 AM CST | Czechia vs South Africa | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group A | Televisa |
| Thursday, June 18 | 1:00 PM CST | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group B | Televisa |
| Thursday, June 18 | 4:00 PM CST | Canada vs Qatar | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group B | Televisa |
| Thursday, June 18 | 7:00 PM CST | Mexico vs Korea Republic | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group A | Televisa |
| Friday, June 19 | 1:00 PM CST | USA vs Australia | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group D | Televisa |
| Friday, June 19 | 4:00 PM CST | Scotland vs Morocco | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group C | Televisa |
| Friday, June 19 | 6:30 PM CST | Brazil vs Haiti | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group C | Televisa |
| Friday, June 19 | 9:00 PM CST | Türkiye vs Paraguay | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group D | Televisa |
| Saturday, June 20 | 11:00 AM CST | Netherlands vs Sweden | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group F | Televisa |
| Saturday, June 20 | 2:00 PM CST | Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group E | Televisa |
| Saturday, June 20 | 6:00 PM CST | Ecuador vs Curaçao | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group E | Televisa |
| Saturday, June 20 | 10:00 PM CST | Tunisia vs Japan | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group F | Televisa |
| Sunday, June 21 | 10:00 AM CST | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group H | Televisa |
| Sunday, June 21 | 1:00 PM CST | Belgium vs IR Iran | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group G | Televisa |
| Sunday, June 21 | 4:00 PM CST | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group H | Televisa |
| Sunday, June 21 | 7:00 PM CST | New Zealand vs Egypt | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group G | Televisa |
| Monday, June 22 | 11:00 AM CST | Argentina vs Austria | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group J | Televisa |
| Monday, June 22 | 3:00 PM CST | France vs Iraq | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group I | Televisa |
| Monday, June 22 | 6:00 PM CST | Norway vs Senegal | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group I | Televisa |
| Monday, June 22 | 9:00 PM CST | Jordan vs Algeria | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group J | Televisa |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 11:00 AM CST | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group K | Televisa |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 2:00 PM CST | England vs Ghana | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group L | Televisa |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 5:00 PM CST | Panama vs Croatia | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group L | Televisa |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 8:00 PM CST | Colombia vs Congo DR | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group K | Televisa |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 1:00 PM CST | Switzerland vs Canada | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group B | Televisa |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 1:00 PM CST | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group B | Televisa |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 4:00 PM CST | Scotland vs Brazil | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group C | Televisa |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 4:00 PM CST | Morocco vs Haiti | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group C | Televisa |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 7:00 PM CST | Czechia vs Mexico | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group A | Televisa |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 7:00 PM CST | South Africa vs Korea Republic | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group A | Televisa |
| Thursday, June 25 | 2:00 PM CST | Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group E | Televisa |
| Thursday, June 25 | 2:00 PM CST | Ecuador vs Germany | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group E | Televisa |
| Thursday, June 25 | 5:00 PM CST | Japan vs Sweden | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group F | Televisa |
| Thursday, June 25 | 5:00 PM CST | Tunisia vs Netherlands | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group F | Televisa |
| Thursday, June 25 | 8:00 PM CST | Türkiye vs USA | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group D | Televisa |
| Thursday, June 25 | 8:00 PM CST | Paraguay vs Australia | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group D | Televisa |
| Friday, June 26 | 1:00 PM CST | Norway vs France | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group I | Televisa |
| Friday, June 26 | 1:00 PM CST | Senegal vs Iraq | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group I | Televisa |
| Friday, June 26 | 6:00 PM CST | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group H | Televisa |
| Friday, June 26 | 6:00 PM CST | Uruguay vs Spain | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group H | Televisa |
| Friday, June 26 | 9:00 PM CST | Egypt vs IR Iran | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group G | Televisa |
| Friday, June 26 | 9:00 PM CST | New Zealand vs Belgium | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group G | Televisa |
| Saturday, June 27 | 3:00 PM CST | Panama vs England | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group L | Televisa |
| Saturday, June 27 | 3:00 PM CST | Croatia vs Ghana | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group L | Televisa |
| Saturday, June 27 | 5:30 PM CST | Colombia vs Portugal | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group K | Televisa |
| Saturday, June 27 | 5:30 PM CST | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group K | Televisa |
| Saturday, June 27 | 8:00 PM CST | Algeria vs Austria | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group J | Televisa |
| Saturday, June 27 | 8:00 PM CST | Jordan vs Argentina | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group J | Televisa |
| — ROUND OF 32 (June 28 – July 3, 2026) — | |||||
| Sunday, June 28 | 1:00 PM CST | Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Round of 32 | Televisa |
| Monday, June 29 | 11:00 AM CST | Group C winners vs Group F runners-up | Houston Stadium, Houston | Round of 32 | Televisa |
| Monday, June 29 | 2:30 PM CST | Group E winners vs Group A/B/C/D/F third place | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Round of 32 | Televisa |
| Monday, June 29 | 7:00 PM CST | Group F winners vs Group C runners-up | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Round of 32 | Televisa |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 11:00 AM CST | Group E runners up vs Group I runners-up | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 32 | Televisa |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 3:00 PM CST | Group I winners vs Group C/D/F/G/H third place | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Round of 32 | Televisa |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 7:00 PM CST | Group A winners vs Group C/E/F/H/I third place | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Round of 32 | Televisa |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 10:00 AM CST | Group L winners vs Group E/H/I/J/K third place | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Round of 32 | Televisa |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 2:00 PM CST | Group G winners vs Group A/E/H/I/J third place | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Round of 32 | Televisa |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 6:00 PM CST | Group D winners vs Group B/E/F/I/J third place | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Round of 32 | Televisa |
| Thursday, July 2 | 1:00 PM CST | Group H winners vs Group J runners-up | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Round of 32 | Televisa |
| Thursday, July 2 | 5:00 PM CST | Group K runners-up vs Group L runners-up | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Round of 32 | Televisa |
| Thursday, July 2 | 9:00 PM CST | Group B winners vs Group E/F/G/I/J third place | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Round of 32 | Televisa |
| Friday, July 3 | 12:00 PM CST | Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 32 | Televisa |
| Friday, July 3 | 4:00 PM CST | Group J winners vs Group H runners-up | Miami Stadium, Miami | Round of 32 | Televisa |
| Friday, July 3 | 7:30 PM CST | Group K winners vs Group D/E/I/J/L third place | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Round of 32 | Televisa |
| — ROUND OF 16 (July 4 – July 7, 2026) — | |||||
| Saturday, July 4 | 11:00 AM CST | Winner match 73 vs Winner match 75 | Houston Stadium, Houston | Round of 16 | Televisa |
| Saturday, July 4 | 3:00 PM CST | Winner match 74 vs Winner match 77 | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Round of 16 | Televisa |
| Sunday, July 5 | 2:00 PM CST | Winner match 76 vs Winner match 78 | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Round of 16 | Televisa |
| Sunday, July 5 | 6:00 PM CST | Winner match 79 vs Winner match 80 | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Round of 16 | Televisa |
| Monday, July 6 | 1:00 PM CST | Winner match 83 vs Winner match 84 | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 16 | Televisa |
| Monday, July 6 | 6:00 PM CST | Winner match 81 vs Winner match 82 | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Round of 16 | Televisa |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 10:00 AM CST | Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Round of 16 | Televisa |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 2:00 PM CST | Winner match 85 vs Winner match 87 | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Round of 16 | Televisa |
| — QUARTER-FINALS (July 9 – July 11, 2026) — | |||||
| Thursday, July 9 | 2:00 PM CST | Winner match 89 vs Winner match 90 | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Quarter-final | Televisa |
| Friday, July 10 | 1:00 PM CST | Winner match 93 vs Winner match 94 | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Quarter-final | Televisa |
| Saturday, July 11 | 3:00 PM CST | Winner match 91 vs Winner match 92 | Miami Stadium, Miami | Quarter-final | Televisa |
| Saturday, July 11 | 7:00 PM CST | Winner match 95 vs Winner match 96 | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Quarter-final | Televisa |
| — SEMI-FINALS (July 14 – July 15, 2026) — | |||||
| Tuesday, July 14 | 1:00 PM CST | Winner match 97 vs Winner match 98 | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Semi-final | Televisa |
| Wednesday, July 15 | 1:00 PM CST | Winner match 99 vs Winner match 100 | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Semi-final | Televisa |
| — THIRD PLACE PLAY-OFF (July 18, 2026) — | |||||
| Saturday, July 18 | 3:00 PM CST | Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 102 | Miami Stadium, Miami | Third-place playoff | Televisa |
| — FINAL (July 19, 2026) — | |||||
| Sunday, July 19 | 1:00 PM CST | Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Final | Televisa |
Mexico Team at FIFA World Cup 2026
Mexico lead Group A — FIFA World Cup 2026 after wins over South Africa and Korea Republic. The Mexico squad have six points, a place in the Round of 32, and first place already secured. That means Czechia vs Mexico matters less for qualification and more for rhythm, rotation, and a home crowd. Use FIFA World Cup 2026 for the wider knockout picture once Group A closes.
| Date | Kickoff (CST) | Match | Venue | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, June 11 | 1:00 p.m. CST | Mexico vs South Africa | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Televisa / TV Azteca |
| Thursday, June 18 | 7:00 p.m. CST | Mexico vs Korea Republic | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Televisa / TV Azteca |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 7:00 p.m. CST | Czechia vs Mexico | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Televisa / TV Azteca |
The local watch pattern is stronger after two wins. Mexico vs South Africa started in a 1:00 p.m. CST afternoon slot, while Mexico vs Korea Republic and Czechia vs Mexico both sit in 7:00 p.m. CST evening windows. That gives El Tri two headline night matches without any timezone conversion. The bigger decision is whether selected free coverage is enough or full-tournament ViX access is worth keeping ready.
Is FIFA World Cup 2026 Free in Mexico?
Mexico should be treated as a mixed World Cup 2026 market rather than a fully free one. Canal 5, Las Estrellas, and Canal 7 give households a legal free route for selected matches, yet the full 104-match tournament sits on ViX and Televisa has already positioned a large share of the schedule as streaming-exclusive.
If you mainly want Mexico matches and the biggest nights, the free route should cover a meaningful share of the tournament. If you want every group game and the full knockout bracket, keep ViX ready before the schedule gets denser. The rights answer is already clear. The practical choice depends on how much football you plan to watch each day.
FAQs
Where can I watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Mexico?
Mexico viewers can watch World Cup 2026 through Canal 5, Las Estrellas, TUDN, and Canal 7 for selected matches, while ViX carries the full tournament.
Is FIFA World Cup 2026 free in Mexico?
Mexico has selected free-to-air World Cup 2026 coverage on television, but the full 104-match tournament is not fully free because ViX carries the complete schedule.
What time did the World Cup start in Mexico?
The opening match started at 1:00 p.m. CST in Mexico on Thursday, June 11. Mexico vs South Africa was the first local Mexico kickoff of the tournament.
What time does Mexico play at World Cup 2026?
Mexico already played South Africa and Korea Republic. Czechia vs Mexico starts at 7:00 p.m. CST on Wednesday, June 24 at Mexico City Stadium.
Can I stream FIFA World Cup 2026 on my phone in Mexico?
Yes, Mexico viewers can stream through ViX on mobile devices, and that is the main route for full World Cup 2026 access.
Mexico has a strong World Cup 2026 route through free television for selected fixtures and ViX for full-tournament access. Keep the right app or channel ready before Czechia vs Mexico and check the final daily listing before kickoff. El Tri already have Group A secured, but the viewing demand remains high while the host nation stays in Mexico City.
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