Mexico capped a perfect group stage with a commanding 3-0 victory over Czechia at the Estadio Azteca on June 24, 2026, winning all three of their Group A matches for the first time in World Cup history. Goals from Mateo Chavez, Julián Quiñones, and Alvaro Fidalgo sent the packed Azteca crowd into raptures.
Match Summary
Czechia, already eliminated, offered little resistance as a vibrant Mexico side went up through the gears. Chavez broke the deadlock in the 55th minute with a precise finish, and Quiñones doubled the lead just six minutes later. Deep into stoppage time, Fidalgo added a third to put the gloss on a brilliant performance. The match also featured a historic moment: goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa came on as a substitute to make his sixth World Cup appearance, joining Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in achieving that milestone.
Key Moments
- 55′ – Mexico GOAL: Mateo Chavez (1-0)
- 61′ – Mexico GOAL: Julian Quinones (2-0)
- 90+4′ – Mexico GOAL: Alvaro Fidalgo (3-0)
Final Score
Mexico 3 – 0 Czechia
Group A | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | June 24, 2026
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