El Tri themselves in the group against South Korea, South Africa, and the eventual winner of the FIFA playoff winner D. The future winner means either Denmark, North Macedonia, Czechia, or Ireland will join Group A for the 2026 World Cup. There are plenty of teams that will hold Mexico's hand down the tournament memory lane.

The Mexico national team learned its fate for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the first 48-team World Cup was drawn in Washington, D.C. El Tri’s World Cup destiny was revealed and Javier Aguirre can begin detailed preparations before Mexico takes the pitch in 188 days in the opening game of the 2026 World Cup.

While Mexico didn't have to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as hosts, the country did win its final competitive tournament, defeating the United States in July's Gold Cup Final, 2-1. While Mexico was largely full strength in that contest against more of a B-side from the United States, it was a solid result for El Tri.

The Mexican national team, co-host of the tournament, already knows part of its fate in the 2026 World Cup. It leads Group A and will face South Africa, South Korea, and the winner of the UEFA playoff, which will come from a group that includes Denmark, North Macedonia, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland.

Korea and Mexico enjoyed a soccer brotherhood in 2018 after Kim Young-gwon and Son Heung-min’s stoppage time goals helped Mexico clinch passage to the knockout stage despite a 3-0 loss to Sweden. The good vibes only continued with Son arriving in Los Angeles to join LAFC, a club with a large Mexican fan base, this summer.

The draw for next summer's World Cup has been made and there are some exciting matches to look forward to. Find out more here.