🇲🇽 How to watch Mexico at the 2026 World Cup in Spanish
Mexico reach the 2026 World Cup through CONCACAF and have been drawn into Group A alongside South Africa, South Korea and Czechia. As one of the three host nations, Mexico play this World Cup at home, which adds pressure and a built-in crowd.
Mexico have yet to win a World Cup, and a strong group stage would already be a notable run.
How to watch in Spanish
To watch Mexico in Spanish in the United States, the simplest free option is Telemundo, which broadcasts over the air and reaches the large majority of US Hispanic households at no cost.
Universo carries additional Spanish-language coverage on cable, and Peacock streams the matches in Spanish for viewers who prefer to watch on a phone, tablet or smart TV. If you only want the biggest games, free over-the-air Telemundo is usually enough; if you want every match in Spanish, Peacock is the most complete option.
How to watch Mexico without cable
You do not need cable to follow Mexico. Stream their matches in Spanish on Peacock, which runs on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, phones and smart TVs, or watch the biggest games free over the air on Telemundo with a digital antenna.
Live-TV services like Fubo, DirecTV Stream and Sling also carry Telemundo and Universo over the internet, with no cable contract.
Most of these streaming apps offer a free trial, and a digital antenna is a one-time purchase, so you can follow Mexico in Spanish without committing to a monthly cable bill, and switch between the free over-the-air signal and streaming depending on the match.
Mexico's road to the World Cup
Mexico takes part as one of the three host nations of the 2026 World Cup, alongside the United States and Canada, so its place is guaranteed. It arrives under the pressure of playing at home after an up-and-down cycle.
Mexico reach the 2026 World Cup through CONCACAF and have landed in Group A alongside South Africa, South Korea and Czechia, where the group path will decide how far they go.
Mexico key players
- Edson Álvarez — Defensive midfielder and captain, the team's anchor
- Hirving Lozano — Quick, unbalancing winger down the flanks
- Santiago Giménez — Goalscoring centre-forward, the main attacking reference
- Guillermo Ochoa — Veteran goalkeeper with vast World Cup experience
- Raúl Jiménez — Forward with strong hold-up play and finishing instinct
Mexico fixtures
In the group stage, Mexico play three matches, each available in Spanish. On Thursday Jun 11, Mexico face South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Ciudad de México. On Thursday Jun 18, Mexico face South Korea at Estadio Akron in Zapopan (Guadalajara). On Wednesday Jun 24, Mexico face Czechia at Estadio Azteca in Ciudad de México.
Every match is on Telemundo or Universo on TV and on Peacock for streaming, so you can follow Mexico in Spanish whichever way you watch.
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 3:00 PMJun 11 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 1:00 PMJun 11 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 4:00 PMJun 11 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 2:00 PMJun 11 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 12:00 PMJun 11 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 9:00 PMJun 11 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 11:00 PMJun 18 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 9:00 PMJun 18 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 12:00 AMJun 19 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 10:00 PMJun 18 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 8:00 PMJun 18 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 5:00 AMJun 19 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 9:00 PMJun 24 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 7:00 PMJun 24 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 10:00 PMJun 24 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 8:00 PMJun 24 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 6:00 PMJun 24 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 3:00 AMJun 25 |
What to expect from Mexico
In Group A it is favourite to top the table and opened with a 2-0 win over South Africa. The realistic aim is to clear the group stage and push beyond its traditional last-sixteen ceiling. A side built on patient possession, mid-block pressing and width through fast wingers.
Advancing from the group
Mexico need a top-two finish in Group A to advance automatically. In the 48-team format, the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also reach the Round of 32, so even a third-place finish can be enough with the right goal difference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Mexico in Spanish?+
Every Mexico match is on Peacock in Spanish, with Telemundo (free over the air) or Universo carrying the games on TV.
Is Mexico free to watch in Spanish?+
When Mexico is on Telemundo over the air, yes, it is free with an antenna. Peacock and Universo are paid options that also stream it in Spanish.
What group is Mexico in?+
Mexico is in Group A, alongside South Africa, South Korea and Czechia.
When does Mexico play next?+
Mexico's next match kicks off on Jun 11 (US Eastern). See the fixtures above for all kickoff times.
How many matches does Mexico play in the group stage?+
Three group-stage matches; the top two of the group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What time does Mexico play today?+
If Mexico have a match today, the kickoff times in every time zone are in the fixtures table above; the page rolls forward to their next match automatically.
What channel is Mexico on in Spanish?+
On TV, Telemundo or Universo; for streaming, Peacock, all with Spanish-language commentary.
How can I watch Mexico without cable?+
Stream the matches on Peacock, or use Telemundo's free over-the-air signal with a digital antenna. No cable subscription is required.
Mariana Delgado is a bilingual football writer based in Los Angeles. She covers where and how to watch soccer in Spanish in the US, with a focus on the World Cup, Liga MX and Europe's top leagues, helping fans never miss their team.
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