Mexico vs. Czechia projected lineups, starting 11 for World Cup 2026 Group A game at the Azteca

Mexico is back at the Azteca for a World Cup Group A victory lap against Czechia.

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The co-hosts are through to the Round of 32 as winners of their section with a game to spare, having beaten South Africa and South Korea without conceding.

Czechia have endured a disappointing tournament so far, having led both their games but emerged with a solitary point. They lost 2-1 to South Korea before being pegged back to a 1-1 draw by South Africa.

As such, Miroslav Koubek’s side know only a win will do if they are to extend their interest in the World Cup into the knockout stages.

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Mexico projected starting 11

(4-3-3, right to left): Ochoa (GK) — Sanchez, Reyes, Vasquez, Gallardo — Gutierrez, Lira, Romo — Alvarado, Gimenez, Quinones 

• Injured: None / I. Surname (injury description)
• Suspended: None 
• On a yellow card: None

Veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is sure to receive a hero’s reception when he steps out to play, aged 40. This is the sixth time Ochoa has been selected for a Mexico World Cup squad.

Cesar Montes is available once again following his suspension for a red card in the opening win over South America.

Head coach Javier Aguirre is likely to take the opportunity rest key names such as Edson Alvarez and Raul Jimenez.

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Czechia projected starting 11

(3-5-2 right to left): Kovar (GK) — Holes, Hranac, Krejci — Coufal, Soucek, Darida, Sojka — Provod, Schick, Sulc

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• Injured: D. Jurasek (thigh)
• Suspended: None
• On a yellow card: L. Krejci

David Jurasek is sidelined with the thigh injury that means he will play no further part in the tournament, even if Czechia is able to snatch a knockout place.

Star forward Patrik Schick will have to step up if Czechia are able to snatch qualification. The Bayer Leverkusen player is without a goal in the tournament so far.

Veteran head coach Miroslav Koubek could look to revitalise the supply line to Schick and start attacking playmakers Pavel Sulc and Lukas Provod.

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Mexico vs. Czechia predictions, betting odds

Czechia look to have been dealt a good hand here, needing a win against at team with nothing to play for.

But that neglects the Azteca factor, and a bunch of Mexico players keen to impress at a home World Cup. Thrown in the main issue of Czechia’s underwhelming performances so far and the expectation is that they’ll fall short as Mexico instigate an entertaining contest with the pressure off.

• Score prediction: Mexico 2-2 Czechia

Mexico vs. Czechia World Cup rosters

Here are the names on Mexico and Czechia’s World Cup rosters. All caps and stats are correct as of the date of their announcement in May 2026.

Mexico World Cup roster

Head coach: Javier Aguirre

Czechia World Cup squad

Head coach: Miroslav Koubek

Where to watch Mexico vs. Czechia

• TV channel: Fox
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This match will be broadcast nationally on Fox in the United States with streaming options available across its platforms.

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