Mexico’s Orbelin Pineda: there’s always room to improve in World Cup
Mexico National Team star Orbelin Pineda talks mindset after having six points despite not playing particularly well.
Mexico became the first nation to secure a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after dominating Group A with a strong start to their World Cup campaign. As group play draws to a close, El Tri awaits the results to discover their next challenge in the knockout phase.
Mexico booked its place in the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 2-0 opening victory against South Africa, followed by a 1-0 win over Korea. Against Korea, both teams battled for control in the first half, but Luis Romo’s early second-half goal proved decisive, securing the victory and sending his side to the next round of the tournament.
With their spot in the knockout rounds guaranteed, Mexico now turns its attention to the remaining group-stage fixtures to determine which third-place team from Group C, E, F, H, or I they will face next.
Regardless of the matchup, El Tri will enjoy the advantage of playing at home, with the crucial Round of 32 clash set for Tuesday, June 30 at the legendary Estadio Azteca.
Here’s a look at the potential opponents awaiting Mexico in the Round of 32.
Who will Mexico play in the World Cup Round of 32?
With Mexico officially crowned as Group A winners, they are set to face the third-place finisher from one of the following groups: C, E, F, H, or I. Below is a list of the potential opponents Mexico could face in the crucial Round of 32 matchup:
- Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Scotland
- Group E: Ivory Coast, Ecuador and Curacao
- Group F: Sweden, Japan, Netherlands
- Group H: Spain, Uruguay, Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia
- Group I: Senegal and Iraq
When does Mexico play in the World Cup Round of 32?
Mexico will play the Round of 32 clash set for Tuesday, June 30, at the legendary Estadio Azteca.
