Mexico will face South Africa, South Korea and a currently undetermined European opponent in the 2026 World Cup group stage.

Mexico's Edoson Álvarez said that playing at home will also help the team try to at least reach the quarterfinals.

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.

The full schedule for the 2026 World Cup has been confirmed, with the kick off times, dates and venues for all 104 games now confirmed. We now know where you can watch each team play across the USA, Canada and Mexico next summer and you can start making your plans.

The Republic of Ireland will face hosts Mexico, South Africa and South Korea in Group A in the World Cup if they come through March's play-offs.