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How to watch Mexico at the 2026 World Cup

Mexico opens the entire tournament against South Africa on June 11. All three Mexico group matches air on FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) — every one of them is free over the air with a $30 antenna in both languages. Every Mexico match also airs on Telemundo in Spanish — free with the same antenna, or streaming on Peacock Premium ($7.99/mo).

★ Quick answer

3 of 3 Mexico group matches air on FOX broadcast (FREE) · All 3 on Telemundo (Spanish, FREE).

Cheapest way to watch every Mexico match: a $30 antenna — that's it.

Mexico's Group A matches

Match 1 of 3
★ Tournament Opener

Mexico vs South Africa

Thursday, June 11 · 3:00 PM ET
Estadio Azteca · Mexico City, Mexico
Group A match · 87,000 capacity
English
FOX
✓ FREE with antenna
Spanish
Telemundo
✓ FREE with antenna · Peacock $8/mo
Match 2 of 3

Mexico vs South Korea

Thursday, June 18 · 9:00 PM ET
Estadio Akron · Guadalajara, Mexico
Group A match · 49,850 capacity
English
FOX
✓ FREE with antenna
Spanish
Telemundo
✓ FREE with antenna · Peacock $8/mo
Match 3 of 3

Mexico vs Czechia

Wednesday, June 24 · 9:00 PM ET
Estadio Azteca · Mexico City, Mexico
Group A match · 87,000 capacity
English
FOX
✓ FREE with antenna
Spanish
Telemundo
✓ FREE with antenna · Peacock $8/mo
★ Cheapest path

$30 antenna · one-time

All three Mexico group matches air on FOX broadcast. A $30 indoor antenna catches every match in 1080p — free, no subscription, forever. The Mohu Leaf 50 ($45) and Antop AT-400BV ($90) are the 28-year-installer picks. Pair with Peacock ($8) if you want Spanish-language commentary on Telemundo.

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The team

Head coach: Javier Aguirre

Star player: Santiago Giménez

El Tri opens the entire tournament against South Africa at Estadio Azteca on June 11 — the most-watched first game in World Cup history. Javier Aguirre is back for his third World Cup as Mexico's head coach.

Common questions

How can I watch Mexico at the 2026 World Cup for free?

All three of Mexico's group-stage matches air on FOX broadcast, which is free over the air with a $30 antenna. You can watch every single Mexico match without paying for cable or a streaming subscription.

What channel is Mexico's first match on?

Mexico's first match — Mexico vs South Africa on Thursday, June 11 at 3:00 PM ET — airs on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish. Venue: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.

Can I stream Mexico's World Cup matches in Spanish?

Yes. Every Mexico match airs on Telemundo in Spanish — free over the air with an antenna. Every match also streams on Peacock Premium ($7.99/mo).

What is the cheapest way to watch Mexico at the 2026 World Cup?

A $30 indoor antenna. All three Mexico group-stage matches air on FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) — both free over the air. Total cost: $30 one-time, no subscription.

What time are the Mexico World Cup matches?

Mexico vs South Africa — Thursday, June 11 at 3:00 PM ET in Mexico City on FOX. Mexico vs South Korea — Thursday, June 18 at 9:00 PM ET in Guadalajara on FOX. Mexico vs Czechia — Wednesday, June 24 at 9:00 PM ET in Mexico City on FOX.

Who is on the Mexico squad?

Mexico is coached by Javier Aguirre. Star player: Santiago Giménez. El Tri opens the entire tournament against South Africa at Estadio Azteca on June 11 — the most-watched first game in World Cup history. Javier Aguirre is back for his third World Cup as Mexico's head coach.

Keep going

Last verified June 9, 2026 against FOX Sports + Telemundo official broadcast schedules. Match times in Eastern Time. Knockout-round broadcast assignments depend on the bracket and are confirmed match-by-match — we re-check after each group-stage round.