Mexico Schedules World Cup Warm-Up Matches

The Mexican national team will face Ghana, Australia, and Serbia ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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The Mexican national team has announced its schedule of warm-up matches ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Mexico will face Ghana on May 22 at home, Australia on May 30 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, and Serbia on June 4 in Mexico. These matches will help the team prepare for their World Cup campaign, which begins on June 11 against South Africa.

Why it matters

These warm-up matches are crucial for Mexico as they look to make a deep run in the World Cup. Facing tough opponents like Ghana, Australia, and Serbia will help the team identify areas for improvement and fine-tune their tactics and strategies ahead of the tournament.

The details

Mexico's warm-up schedule includes matches against Iceland on February 25 in Querétaro and Portugal on March 28 in Mexico City, before facing Belgium on March 31 in Chicago. The match against Portugal will mark the reopening of Azteca Stadium, which has been closed since May 2024.

  • Mexico will face Ghana on May 22 at home.
  • Mexico will play Australia on May 30 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.
  • Mexico will take on Serbia on June 4 in Mexico.
  • Mexico begins its World Cup campaign on June 11 against South Africa in the tournament's opening match at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

The players

Ivar Sisniega

The president of the Mexican Football Federation.

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What they’re saying

“These are the ideal opponents to help prepare the national team for the World Cup.”

— Ivar Sisniega, President, Mexican Football Federation (wtop.com)

“We've been told that the stadium will be ready, that the pitch will be in good condition, and that the stands and the spaces for the match will be ready. There is no Plan B; we will play on March 28 as scheduled, and there is no other scenario being considered.”

— Ivar Sisniega, President, Mexican Football Federation (wtop.com)

What’s next

The Mexican national team will continue to train and prepare for the warm-up matches, with the goal of being in top form for the start of the 2026 World Cup.

The takeaway

Mexico's warm-up schedule against strong opponents like Ghana, Australia, and Serbia will be crucial in helping the team prepare for a successful World Cup campaign. The reopening of the iconic Azteca Stadium will also be a significant milestone for Mexican football.