Perfect El Tri Ignite The Mexico City Night As Ochoa Makes History
Czechia Vs Mexico Match Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: In an electric Group A finale at the Mexico City Stadium, the co-hosts registered a 3-0 win to finish with a perfect nine points. Mexico dominated from start to finish, with 2nd-half goals from Mateo Chavez, Julian Quinones, and Alvaro Fidalgo sealing the win. The game's biggest talking point, however, was the entry of Guillermo Ochoa to a massive standing ovation as the veteran goalkeeper made history by appearing in his sixth World Cup. For the eliminated Czechs, this heavy defeat marks the end of a disappointing campaign. Mexico thus march into the Round of 32 as group winners, and will be at home for their knockout match. In the other simultaneous group fixture, South Africa pulled off a stunning 1-0 upset against South Korea via a Thapelo Maseko winner. As a result of the Monterrey miracle, Bafana Bafana finished second ahead of Korea and dumped the Czechs out. See the best photos from the CZE vs MEX football match here:
A Mexico fan with a colourful makeup makes a selfie on the tribune ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Fans react ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Mexico sing their national anthem ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Czechia players pose for a team photo ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
General view during the pregame ceremony before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Jets fly over there stadium ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Mexico's Julian Quinones, left, and Czechia's Tomas Holes battle for the ball during a World Cup Group A soccer match in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Mexico's Jorge Sanchez (2) and Czechia goalkeeper Jindrich Stanek (16) challenge for the ball during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Referee Facundo Tello, of Argentina, listens to South Korea's Lee Kang-in (19) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Africa and South Korea in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Addison Simmons)
Czechia's Vladimir Coufal, kneeling, reacts after a missed shot on goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre gestures to his players during a World Cup Group A soccer match against Czechia in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Mexico's Jorge Sanchez (2) blocks a ball from Czechia's Michal Sadilek (18) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Czechia's Ladislav Krejci (7) is on the ground during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Czechia head coach Miroslav Koubek reacts during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Mexico's Guillermo Martinez (22) and Czechia's Ladislav Krejci (7) compete to head the ball during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Mexico's Julian Quinones (16) reacts as Czechia's Lukas Cerv (12) walks over him during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Mexico's Julian Quinones (16) kicks the ball against Czechia's Robin Hranac (4) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Czechia's Lukas Cerv (12) shakes hands with referee Yael Falcon Perez during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Mexico's Jorge Sanchez (2) kicks the ball against Czechia's Michal Sadilek (18) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Mexico's Gilberto Mora (19) runs with the ball during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Mexico's Roberto Alvarado (25) plays at the ball as Czechia's David Doudera (21) reacts during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Mexico's Mateo Chavez (20) shoots and scores their opening goal against Czechia goalkeeper Matej Kovar (1) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Mexico's Mateo Chavez celebrates scoring the opening goal during a World Cup Group A soccer between Mexico and Czechia match in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Mexico's Mateo Chavez (20) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Mexico's Julian Quinones (16) scores his side's second goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Mexico's Julian Quinones celebrates scoring (16) his side's second goal against Czechia during a World Cup Group A soccer match in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Czechia's Adam Hlozek (9) reacts after Mexico's Julian Quinones (16) scored their second goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa returns to the field after the half time during a World Cup Group A soccer match against Czechia in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Czechia's Lukas Cerv (12) attempts to control the ball as Mexico's Jorge Sanchez (2), Luis Romo (7) and Roberto Alvarado (25) watch during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, right, embraces teammate Raul Rangel as he runs onto the field during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre gestures to his player Mexico's Edson Alvarez (4) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Czechia's Tomas Soucek (22) is being comforted by Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (13) during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Mexico's Alvaro Fidalgo (8) celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Czechia during a World Cup Group A soccer match in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Players of Mexico celebrate after beating Czechia in a World Cup Group A soccer match in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (13) is celebrated by his team after the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa embraces his children after a World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and Czechia in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Czech players react following the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Fans celebrate under the rain after Mexico defeated Czechia in a World Cup Group A soccer match in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
Published At:
Tags