Czechia Vs Mexico, FIFA World Cup 2026: See Best Photos From Group A Finale At Estadio Azteca
Czechia Vs Mexico Photo Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: A desperate Czechia face Mexico in a high-stakes Group A finale. While the co-hosts have already qualified for the Round of 32 under Javier Aguirre, Miroslav Koubek's Narodak must win to survive. European teams traditionally struggle with the altitude, and Czechia face a hostile crowd of 80,000 at Mexico City Stadium. El Tri look to sweep the group, potentially giving legendary keeper Guillermo Ochoa a final outing. Simultaneously, South Korea battle South Africa at Monterrey Stadium. The Taegeuk Warriors, led by Son Heung-min, need only a draw to advance. Conversely, Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana must win, and they will rely heavily on Lyle Foster with critical midfield suspensions. Czechia's Patrik Schick and Tomas Soucek must find form to break Mexico's defense if they are to pull off an upset, while South Africa's gamble could flip the entire group table on its head. 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)
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