Czech Republic 0-3 Mexico
Mexico beat the Czech Republic 3-0 at the Estadio Azteca to win Group A with a perfect 9 points, while the Czechs are out after finishing the competition at the bottom of their group.
How the match went
Mexico ended the group stage the way they started it, in total control at a roaring Estadio Azteca.
The home fans had to wait, with the game still goalless at half-time.
But Mexico took over after the break, and Chávez opened the scoring in the 55th minute.
Quiñones made it 2-0 in the 61st minute, and Fidalgo added a third deep in stoppage time.
It finished 3-0, and Mexico had won all 3 of their group games.
The Czech Republic could not handle a Mexico side flying high in front of their own crowd.
Mexico top Group A with a perfect 9 points, after beating South Africa 2-0 and South Korea 1-0.
The Czechs, who lost 2-1 to South Korea and drew 1-1 with South Africa, finish at the bottom of the group and are out of the 2026 World Cup.
Key moments
- ⚽ 55' M. Chávez (Mexico)
- ⚽ 61' Quiñones (Mexico)
- ⚽ 90+4' Fidalgo (Mexico)
Goals in the order they were scored.
Match highlights
Watch on YouTube- Date
- Wednesday, June 24
- Kickoff Time
- 19:00 (Mexico City time)
- Stage
- Group stage, Group A
- Stadium
- Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
- Attendance
- 80,824
- Referee
- Yael Falcón (Argentina)
What's next for Czech Republic?
The Czech Republic are out of the 2026 World Cup, finishing at the bottom of Group A with just 1 point.
It was a tournament to forget, and they will look to rebuild for the next cycle.
What's next for Mexico?
Mexico are through to the round of 32 as Group A winners with a perfect record.
As co-hosts with a loud crowd behind them, they will believe they can go far in this tournament.
Common questions
What was the final score of Czech Republic vs Mexico?
Mexico won 3-0. It was 0-0 at half-time, then Chávez, Quiñones and Fidalgo all scored in the second half.
Did Mexico win all their group games?
Yes. This win gave Mexico a perfect 9 points from 3 games, so they finish top of Group A. They beat South Africa, South Korea and the Czech Republic.
Are the Czech Republic out of the World Cup?
Yes. The Czech Republic finish at the bottom of Group A with 1 point and are out of the 2026 World Cup. Mexico and South Africa go through.