Czechia vs Mexico — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Czechia vs Mexico kicks off in GROUP A of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

Czechia and Mexico meet in Group A of the 2026 World Cup, with both sides aiming to secure a crucial result. Czechia, known for their disciplined defensive structure and set-piece prowess, will rely on their experienced core to frustrate Mexico's attack. Under coach Jaroslav Šilhavý, the Czechs have shown resilience, often absorbing pressure and hitting on the counter. Their recent form has been solid, with a balanced approach that prioritizes organization. Mexico, meanwhile, brings flair and technical ability, led by a new generation of stars. Under Jimmy Lozano, El Tri have blended youth with experience, emphasizing quick passing and width. Their high press can unsettle opponents, but defensive lapses have been a concern. Key battles will occur in midfield, where Czechia's Tomáš Souček will duel with Mexico's Edson Álvarez for control. Both teams need points to advance, making this a tense affair. Expect a cautious start, with Mexico holding more possession and Czechia looking to exploit dead-ball situations. A draw would not be a disaster, but a win could set the tone for the group.

Key players to watch

Czechia

Tomáš Souček (West Ham United) — The midfield anchor, strong in duels and a threat from set pieces.
Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen) — Clinical finisher, capable of turning half-chances into goals.
Vladimír Coufal (West Ham United) — Energetic right-back, provides width and delivery from deep.

Mexico

Hirving Lozano (PSV Eindhoven) — Pacy winger with an eye for goal, key to Mexico's counter-attacks.
Edson Álvarez (West Ham United) — Defensive midfielder, breaks up play and initiates transitions.
Santiago Giménez (Feyenoord) — Prolific striker, strong in the box and clinical finisher.

How to watch Czechia vs Mexico — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is Czechia vs Mexico?

Thu, Jun 25 at 01:00 AM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP A of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch Czechia vs Mexico?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.