Two networks own the World Cup 2026 TV schedule Mexico coverage. TelevisaUnivision and TV Azteca share the rights. Every El Tri game airs free on open TV. Bottom line: you can watch Mexico, the opener and the final for free, and stream all 104 matches on ViX.
The tournament runs June 11 to July 19, 2026. Mexico plays as a co-host this year. El Tri opens the whole tournament on June 11. All times below are Mexico Central Time (CST), with Eastern Time (ET) added for cross-border fans.
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World Cup 2026 TV Schedule Mexico: El Tri’s Group A Matches
Mexico sits in Group A. The opponents are South Africa, South Korea, and Czechia. Every Mexico game airs free on Canal 5, Las Estrellas, and Azteca 7. All three also stream on ViX.
| Date | Match | Time (CST) | Time (ET) | Venue | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, June 11 | Mexico vs South Africa | 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) | Canal 5, Las Estrellas, Azteca 7, ViX |
| Thu, June 18 | Mexico vs South Korea | 7:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara | Canal 5, Las Estrellas, Azteca 7, ViX |
| Wed, June 24 | Czechia vs Mexico | 7:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) | Canal 5, Las Estrellas, Azteca 7, ViX |
Mexico vs South Africa is the opening match of the whole tournament. It kicks off at 1:00 p.m. CST in Mexico City.
Coach Javier Aguirre named his 26-man squad on June 1. Captain Edson Alvarez leads the side. Key players include Raul Jimenez, Santiago Gimenez, and 17-year-old Gilberto Mora. Veteran keeper Guillermo Ochoa is set for a record sixth World Cup. This is Mexico’s 18th World Cup, and their first at home since 1986.
What Channels Show the World Cup 2026 in Mexico?
The rights are shared between two free-to-air giants, plus pay TV and streaming. Here is the full channel list.
| Channel | Language | Matches | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canal 5, Las Estrellas, Nu9ve (TelevisaUnivision) | Spanish | 32 free, including all Mexico games and the final | Free over the air |
| Azteca UNO, Azteca 7 (TV Azteca) | Spanish | 32 free, including all Mexico games and the final | Free over the air |
| TUDN | Spanish | Select marquee matches | Pay TV (Sky, Izzi, Totalplay) |
| ViX | Spanish | All 104 | Streaming |
TelevisaUnivision holds rights to all 104 matches. It airs 32 free on open TV and carries select marquee matches on TUDN cable. TV Azteca shows 32 free across Azteca UNO and Azteca 7. ViX is the only service that streams every match.
How to Watch the World Cup 2026 Free in Mexico
This is the most accessible World Cup ever for Mexican fans. Two networks split the free games. Each one shows 32 matches free over the air.
Free coverage includes:
- All three Mexico national team group games.
- The tournament opening match on June 11.
- The World Cup 2026 final on July 19.
- Key knockout-round matches.
You can watch on Canal 5, Las Estrellas, Azteca UNO, or Azteca 7 with a standard antenna. TV Azteca also streams its matches free through TV Azteca En Vivo, on its website and app. Televisa streams the opening match, Mexico vs South Africa, free on its YouTube channel. The official FIFA YouTube channel shows the first 10 minutes of every match free worldwide.
How to Live Stream the World Cup 2026 in Mexico
Want all 104 matches online? ViX is the only service with the full slate. Here are your streaming options.
| Service | Language | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| ViX | Spanish | All 104 matches |
| TV Azteca En Vivo | Spanish | Azteca’s free matches, no cable needed |
| TUDN En Vivo | Spanish | TelevisaUnivision’s pay matches, with a cable login |
ViX carries every match. You need its World Cup package, the Pase Mundial 2026, to watch. It costs around MX$999 as a one-time payment, though ViX runs promotions that lower the price. Annual ViX Premium subscribers get it included free.
Prices can change, so check ViX for the latest. TV Azteca’s stream stays free for its 32 matches.
Also Check: Mexico World Cup Final Squad 2026
Complete World Cup 2026 TV Schedule Mexico: All 104 Matches
Below is the full schedule in Mexico Central Time, with Eastern Time added. Mexico’s host cities (Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey) all use Central Time.
How to watch each match: ViX streams all 104. The 32 marquee matches, including every Mexico game, the opener, and the final, also air free on Canal 5, Las Estrellas, and Azteca 7. The rest stream on ViX, with select marquee matches also on TUDN cable. Networks confirm exact channels closer to each match day.
A note on venue names: FIFA uses tournament names for stadiums with sponsor branding. Mexico City Stadium is the venue long known as Estadio Azteca. This guide uses the names fans know best.
Group Stage
| Date (CST) | Time (CST) | Time (ET) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, June 11 | 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Mexico vs South Africa | Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) |
| Thu, June 11 | 8:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. | South Korea vs Czechia | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara |
| Fri, June 12 | 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina | BMO Field, Toronto |
| Fri, June 12 | 7:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | USA vs Paraguay | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| Sat, June 13 | 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Qatar vs Switzerland | Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco |
| Sat, June 13 | 4:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | Brazil vs Morocco | MetLife Stadium, NY/NJ |
| Sat, June 13 | 7:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Haiti vs Scotland | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| Sat, June 13 | 10:00 p.m. | 12:00 a.m. | Australia vs Turkiye | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Sun, June 14 | 11:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | Germany vs Curacao | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| Sun, June 14 | 2:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Netherlands vs Japan | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| Sun, June 14 | 5:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | Cote d’Ivoire vs Ecuador | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| Sun, June 14 | 8:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. | Sweden vs Tunisia | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey |
| Mon, June 15 | 10:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Spain vs Cabo Verde | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Mon, June 15 | 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Belgium vs Egypt | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| Mon, June 15 | 4:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| Mon, June 15 | 7:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Iran vs New Zealand | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| Tue, June 16 | 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | France vs Senegal | MetLife Stadium, NY/NJ |
| Tue, June 16 | 4:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | Iraq vs Norway | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| Tue, June 16 | 7:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Argentina vs Algeria | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
| Tue, June 16 | 10:00 p.m. | 12:00 a.m. | Austria vs Jordan | Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco |
| Wed, June 17 | 11:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | Portugal vs Congo DR | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| Wed, June 17 | 2:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | England vs Croatia | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| Wed, June 17 | 5:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | Ghana vs Panama | BMO Field, Toronto |
| Wed, June 17 | 8:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) |
| Thu, June 18 | 10:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Czechia vs South Africa | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Thu, June 18 | 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Switzerland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| Thu, June 18 | 4:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | Canada vs Qatar | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Thu, June 18 | 7:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Mexico vs South Korea | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara |
| Fri, June 19 | 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | USA vs Australia | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| Fri, June 19 | 4:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | Scotland vs Morocco | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| Fri, June 19 | 6:30 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | Brazil vs Haiti | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| Fri, June 19 | 9:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. | Turkiye vs Paraguay | Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco |
| Sat, June 20 | 11:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | Netherlands vs Sweden | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| Sat, June 20 | 2:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Germany vs Cote d’Ivoire | BMO Field, Toronto |
| Sat, June 20 | 6:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. | Ecuador vs Curacao | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
| Sat, June 20 | 10:00 p.m. | 12:00 a.m. | Tunisia vs Japan | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey |
| Sun, June 21 | 10:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Sun, June 21 | 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Belgium vs Iran | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| Sun, June 21 | 4:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| Sun, June 21 | 7:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | New Zealand vs Egypt | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Mon, June 22 | 11:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | Argentina vs Austria | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| Mon, June 22 | 3:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. | France vs Iraq | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| Mon, June 22 | 6:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. | Norway vs Senegal | MetLife Stadium, NY/NJ |
| Mon, June 22 | 9:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. | Jordan vs Algeria | Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco |
| Tue, June 23 | 11:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| Tue, June 23 | 2:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | England vs Ghana | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| Tue, June 23 | 5:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | Panama vs Croatia | BMO Field, Toronto |
| Tue, June 23 | 8:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. | Colombia vs Congo DR | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara |
| Wed, June 24 | 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Switzerland vs Canada | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Wed, June 24 | 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Qatar | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| Wed, June 24 | 4:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | Scotland vs Brazil | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| Wed, June 24 | 4:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | Morocco vs Haiti | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Wed, June 24 | 7:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Czechia vs Mexico | Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) |
| Wed, June 24 | 7:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | South Africa vs South Korea | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey |
| Thu, June 25 | 2:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Curacao vs Cote d’Ivoire | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| Thu, June 25 | 2:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Ecuador vs Germany | MetLife Stadium, NY/NJ |
| Thu, June 25 | 5:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | Japan vs Sweden | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| Thu, June 25 | 5:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | Tunisia vs Netherlands | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
| Thu, June 25 | 8:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. | Turkiye vs USA | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| Thu, June 25 | 8:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. | Paraguay vs Australia | Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco |
| Fri, June 26 | 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Norway vs France | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| Fri, June 26 | 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Senegal vs Iraq | BMO Field, Toronto |
| Fri, June 26 | 6:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| Fri, June 26 | 6:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. | Uruguay vs Spain | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara |
| Fri, June 26 | 9:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. | Egypt vs Iran | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| Fri, June 26 | 9:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. | New Zealand vs Belgium | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Sat, June 27 | 3:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. | Panama vs England | MetLife Stadium, NY/NJ |
| Sat, June 27 | 3:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. | Croatia vs Ghana | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| Sat, June 27 | 5:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. | Colombia vs Portugal | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| Sat, June 27 | 5:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Sat, June 27 | 8:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. | Algeria vs Austria | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
| Sat, June 27 | 8:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. | Jordan vs Argentina | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
Round of 32
| Date (CST) | Time (CST) | Time (ET) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, June 28 | 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | 2A vs 2B | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| Mon, June 29 | 11:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 1C vs 2F | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| Mon, June 29 | 2:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. | 1E vs 3ABCDF | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| Mon, June 29 | 7:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | 1F vs 2C | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey |
| Tue, June 30 | 11:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 2E vs 2I | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| Tue, June 30 | 3:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. | 1I vs 3CDFGH | MetLife Stadium, NY/NJ |
| Tue, June 30 | 7:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | 1A vs 3CEFHI | Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) |
| Wed, July 1 | 10:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | 1L vs 3EHIJK | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Wed, July 1 | 2:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | 1G vs 3AEHIJ | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| Wed, July 1 | 6:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. | 1D vs 3BEFIJ | Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco |
| Thu, July 2 | 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | 1H vs 2J | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| Thu, July 2 | 5:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | 2K vs 2L | BMO Field, Toronto |
| Thu, July 2 | 9:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. | 1B vs 3EFGIJ | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Fri, July 3 | 12:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. | 2D vs 2G | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| Fri, July 3 | 4:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | 1J vs 2H | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| Fri, July 3 | 7:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | 1K vs 3DEIJL | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
Round of 16
| Date (CST) | Time (CST) | Time (ET) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, July 4 | 11:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | W73 vs W75 | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| Sat, July 4 | 3:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. | W74 vs W77 | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| Sun, July 5 | 2:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | W76 vs W78 | MetLife Stadium, NY/NJ |
| Sun, July 5 | 6:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. | W79 vs W80 | Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) |
| Mon, July 6 | 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | W83 vs W84 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| Mon, July 6 | 6:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. | W81 vs W82 | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| Tue, July 7 | 10:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | W86 vs W88 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Tue, July 7 | 2:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | W85 vs W87 | BC Place, Vancouver |
Quarterfinals
| Date (CST) | Time (CST) | Time (ET) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, July 9 | 2:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | W89 vs W90 | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| Fri, July 10 | 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | W93 vs W94 | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| Sat, July 11 | 3:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. | W91 vs W92 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| Sat, July 11 | 7:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | W95 vs W96 | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
Semifinals
| Date (CST) | Time (CST) | Time (ET) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, July 14 | 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | W97 vs W98 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| Wed, July 15 | 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | W99 vs W100 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
Third Place Match and Final
| Date (CST) | Time (CST) | Time (ET) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, July 18 | 3:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. | Third Place Match | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| Sun, July 19 | 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Final | MetLife Stadium, NY/NJ |
If Mexico wins Group A, they play their Round of 32 match at Mexico City Stadium on June 30 at 7:00 p.m. CST. If Mexico finish second, they play June 28 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Radio and Audio Coverage
You can also follow every match by audio. ViX streams all 104 games, so you can listen live through the app. TV Azteca’s free stream and TUDN En Vivo carry the match audio too. For traditional radio, Spanish-language play-by-play is widely available across major Mexican sports radio stations. This is a great option on the road or at work.
FAQ About World Cup 2026 TV Schedule Mexico
How many World Cup 2026 matches does Mexico host?
Mexico hosts 13 World Cup 2026 matches. They are split across three stadiums: Mexico City Stadium, Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, and Estadio BBVA in Monterrey. The slate includes the opening match on June 11, plus group and knockout games.
What time does the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony start in Mexico?
The opening ceremony starts at 11:30 a.m. CT on June 11. That is about 90 minutes before the Mexico vs South Africa kickoff at 1:00 p.m. CT. You can watch it free on Azteca 7 and Canal 5, and on ViX.
Where can I watch the World Cup 2026 for free in public in Mexico?
You can watch free at the official FIFA Fan Festivals. Mexico’s three host cities, Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey, each run one. They operate from June 11 to July 19 and show every match on big screens at no cost.
Can I watch Mexico’s World Cup 2026 coverage from outside Mexico?
Mexican services like ViX and Canal 5 are limited to Mexico. From abroad, watch through your own country’s official World Cup broadcaster. Some fans use a VPN set to a Mexican server to reach the Mexican streams.
Is the World Cup 2026 broadcast in Spanish in Mexico?
Yes. All Mexican coverage is in Spanish. This covers Canal 5, Las Estrellas, Azteca 7, TUDN, and ViX. Both Televisa and TV Azteca provide Spanish-language commentary for the matches they show.
What devices can I use to stream the World Cup 2026 in Mexico?
You can stream on phones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs. ViX and the TV Azteca app work across these devices. ViX also runs on streaming players like Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV.
The World Cup 2026 TV schedule Mexico plan is simple. TelevisaUnivision and TV Azteca show every Mexico game free. ViX streams all 104 matches. TUDN covers the pay-TV slate. Mark El Tri’s three Group A games, and enjoy the first World Cup on home soil since 1986.
