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.

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.

Mexico is optimistic about advancing in the 2026 World Cup after being drawn against South Africa, South Korea, and a yet-to-be-determined European team.

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.

The Mexico national soccer team faces South Korea in an international friendly on Sept. 9 at Geodis Park in Nashville, Tennessee. The game between Mexico and South Korea is part of the MexTour, Mexico's annual series of friendlies in the United States.

LAFC superstar Son Heung-Min and South Korea discovered their 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage opponents on Friday, getting drawn into Group A alongside Mexico, 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.