Mexico earned its first victory of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 28, beating co-host Canada 1-0 at the tournament that is jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Hirving Lozano scored the decisive goal in the 67th minute, giving El Tri a crucial three points in Group A.
As of July 3, Mexico has accumulated four points from two group matches — one win and one draw — placing them second in Group A, behind France. France opened the tournament with a 3-1 victory over Senegal on June 23, powered by two goals from Kylian Mbappé, and has maintained its position atop the group.
The 2026 edition marks the first World Cup to feature an expanded 48-team format. Mexico, a three-time host (1970, 1986, 2026), has never won the tournament. Veteran striker Raúl Jiménez and winger Hirving Lozano have been central to Mexico's offensive strategy this campaign.
Mexico's path to a first title remains narrow. The team must advance from Group A — likely needing a positive result in its final group match — and then win four consecutive knockout rounds. France, Argentina, and England have shown strong early form.
The group stage concludes this month, with Mexico's final group fixture determining whether El Tri reaches the Round of 32.
