The Mexico national football team, known as El Tri or El Tricolor, sits 10th in the FIFA world ranking, plays in CONCACAF and has Rafael Márquez as head coach. Mexico co-hosted the 2026 World Cup, beat Ecuador 2-0 in the Round of 32 and lost 3-2 to England in the Round of 16. Next up: a two-leg CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final against Jamaica on 14 and 17 November 2026.
TL;DR: Mexico National Football Team in 30 Seconds
- Nickname: El Tri or El Tricolor, after the green, white and red of the flag.
- Coach: Rafael Márquez, who replaced Javier Aguirre after the World Cup. Aguirre and Márquez never served as co-managers.
- FIFA ranking: 10th, 1,738.48 points (7 October 2026 update), the best in CONCACAF.
- 2026 World Cup: won all three group games, beat Ecuador 2-0, lost 3-2 to England.
- Form: four games without a win under Márquez (D2, L2).
- Next match: Jamaica vs Mexico, Kingston, 14 November 2026.
Mexico National Football Team (El Tri) – October 2026
The Mexico national football team, commonly called El Tri or El Tricolor, ranks 10th in the world according to FIFA. The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) runs the team, and the side reached the knockout rounds as a 2026 World Cup co-host before starting a new cycle under former captain Rafael Márquez.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Nickname | El Tri / El Tricolor |
| Head coach | Rafael Márquez (since summer 2026) |
| FIFA ranking | 10th, 1,738.48 points (October 2026) |
| Confederation | CONCACAF |
| 2026 World Cup | Round of 16 (lost 3-2 to England) |
| Next competition | CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final vs Jamaica (November 2026) |
Information correct as of October 2026.
Who Coaches the Mexico National Team Now?
Rafael Márquez coaches the Mexico national team on his own. He worked as Javier Aguirre’s assistant from August 2024 until the end of the World Cup, then took the top job. Some AI summaries still describe the pair as co-managers, but ESPN and the AP both confirm that Márquez replaced Aguirre.
Márquez captained Mexico at five World Cups and won the Champions League with Barcelona. His first months have been tough. No Mexico coach since Raúl Cárdenas had started a reign this badly. If you follow coaching changes elsewhere, our Super Eagles coach profile and our Man City manager guide tell similar stories of new bosses under pressure.
How Did Mexico Do at the 2026 World Cup?
Mexico produced its best World Cup since 1986. El Tri topped Group A with nine points, beating South Africa 2-0, South Korea 1-0 and Czechia 3-0. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez then scored in a 2-0 win over Ecuador at the Mexico City Stadium, ending a run of seven straight knockout defeats.
England ended the run in the Round of 16. Jude Bellingham scored twice, Harry Kane added a penalty, and Quiñones and Jiménez replied, but England held on with ten men. Concacaf notes that Mexico finished the tournament with four wins, one defeat and four clean sheets. For the wider scoring picture, read our highest goal scorer at the World Cup guide.
What Is Mexico’s Recent Form?
Under Márquez, Mexico went winless in the September–October 2026 window. El Tri drew with Colombia and Peru, then lost to the USA and Chile, scoring twice and conceding seven. Injuries to Jiménez and Quiñones left the attack short, and teenager Gilberto Mora played only one of the four games.
| Date | Match | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | Mexico vs Colombia (Baltimore) | 1-1 | Friendly |
| 29 Sep 2026 | Mexico vs Peru (Harrison, NJ) | 1-1 | Friendly |
| 3 Oct 2026 | USA vs Mexico (Glendale) | 3-0 | Friendly |
| 6 Oct 2026 | Mexico vs Chile (Los Angeles) | 0-2 | Friendly |
| 5 Jul 2026 | Mexico vs England | 2-3 | World Cup R16 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Mexico vs Ecuador | 2-0 | World Cup R32 |
Pre-tournament results matter too. Mexico beat Ghana 2-0, Australia 1-0 and Serbia 5-1 in May and June 2026. Anyone searching for Mexico national football team vs Australia national football team will find that 1-0 friendly on 30 May as the latest meeting.
When Is the Next Mexico Match? Mexico Schedule 2026
Mexico’s next match is Jamaica vs Mexico on Saturday 14 November 2026 in Kingston. The schedule below shows kick-off times in West Africa Time, taken from the official Concacaf schedule. No Mexico match is on today, 21 October. Once the FMF names the November squad, check our football injury updates page before kick-off.
| Date (WAT) | Match | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 15 Nov, 2:00am | Jamaica vs Mexico (1st leg) | CONCACAF Nations League QF | National Stadium, Kingston |
| Wed 18 Nov, 3:30am | Mexico vs Jamaica (2nd leg) | CONCACAF Nations League QF | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey |
The local dates are 14 and 17 November. For live scores across all competitions, champsquads keeps a scores and fixtures hub.
Who Are the Mexico National Football Team Players in 2026?
The Mexico roster below is Márquez’s 30-man squad for the September–October 2026 window, with each player’s club as listed by the FMF. Treat it as the best guide to the November squad until the federation names it. Mexico uses squad numbers per window, so we have not listed numbers here.
- Goalkeepers: Raúl Rangel (Guadalajara), Óscar García (León), Álex Padilla (Athletic Club).
- Defenders: Johan Vásquez (Genoa), César Montes (Lokomotiv Moscow), Víctor Guzmán (Monterrey), Israel Reyes (América), Everardo López (Toluca), Jorge Sánchez (Atlas), Jesús Gallardo (Toluca), Mateo Chávez (AZ Alkmaar), Diego Campillo (Guadalajara).
- Midfielders: Érik Lira (Cruz Azul), Luis Chávez (Dynamo Moscow), Obed Vargas (Atlético Madrid), Jeremy Márquez (Cruz Azul), Orbelín Pineda (Monterrey), Álvaro Fidalgo (Real Betis), Alan Cervantes (América), Denzell García (FC Juárez), Gilberto Mora (Tijuana), Luis Romo (Guadalajara).
- Forwards: Roberto Alvarado (Guadalajara), Hirving Lozano (LA Galaxy), Santiago Giménez (Porto), Armando González (Olympiacos), Germán Berterame (Inter Miami), Hugo Camberos (Guadalajara), Santiago Sandoval (Guadalajara), Isaías Violante (América).
Big names are missing. Raúl Jiménez needs knee surgery and will miss the Jamaica games. Julián Quiñones (Al-Qadsiah) has recovered from a muscle problem and is back playing for his club. Edson Álvarez did not make the October list. Guillermo Ochoa, Alexis Vega and César Huerta were also left out.
What Is Mexico’s Likely Starting Lineup?
Nobody can confirm a Mexico starting lineup until an hour before kick-off. Márquez has leaned on Rangel in goal, Vásquez and Montes at centre-back, and Lira, Fidalgo and Pineda in midfield, with Giménez or González up front. Mexico’s lineup for World Cup 2026 had Rangel in goal and Quiñones and Jiménez as the scorers, so a fit Quiñones should return to the attack.
Who Played in the Mexico Squad at the 2014 World Cup?
Miguel Herrera led the Mexico national football team players of 2014 to the Round of 16 in Brazil. Mexico beat Cameroon 1-0, drew 0-0 with Brazil and beat Croatia 3-1, then lost 2-1 to the Netherlands after leading. Guillermo Ochoa made his name with his saves against Brazil.
Key players included Ochoa, captain Rafael Márquez, Héctor Moreno, Miguel Layún, Paul Aguilar, Andrés Guardado, Héctor Herrera, Oribe Peralta, Giovani dos Santos and Javier “Chicharito” Hernández. Márquez scored against Croatia, and twelve years later he leads the team from the bench.
What Does the Mexico National Football Team Logo Show?
The Mexico national football team logo is the FMF crest. It uses the green, white and red of the flag and an eagle design based on Mexico’s national symbols. You will see it on every El Tri shirt, and fans also call the team the Mexican national team, Selección Mexicana or simply Mexico soccer. We avoid copying the crest here because the FMF owns the trademark.
Where Does Mexico Stand in the Rankings and Nations League?
Mexico leads CONCACAF in the standings that count. In the FIFA ranking, El Tri sits 10th, 33 points ahead of the 16th-placed USA, but Colombia sits just 2.68 points behind in 11th. In the Nations League, Mexico went straight into the quarter-finals as the top seed in the Concacaf ranking, and Jamaica qualified as the lowest-placed group runner-up.
- FIFA world ranking: Spain 1st (home of Lamine Yamal), Argentina 2nd, France 3rd, England 4th, Mexico 10th.
- CONCACAF: Mexico 1st, USA 2nd, Canada 3rd, Panama 4th (Nations League seeding).
- Nations League path: beat Jamaica over two legs to reach the Finals.
If you want a pick for the Jamaica ties, our correct football prediction page covers big international matches, and our England vs Spain prediction shows how we read Nations League ties.
What About the Mexico Women’s Under-17 Team?
The Mexico women’s national under-17 football team is playing at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Spain beat them 2-0 in their Group F opener on 19 October, and they face Chile next on 22 October.
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Sources (2026)
FIFA Men’s World Ranking (7 Oct 2026); Concacaf Nations League November schedule; ESPN on Márquez’s winless start; Wikipedia: Mexico national football team; FMF press release 059/2026_SN (September squad); AP and AS México match reports.
FAQ
Who is Mexico’s all-time top scorer at the World Cup?
Julián Quiñones, Luis Hernández and Javier Hernández share the record with four World Cup goals each. Quiñones reached four with his goal against England in 2026.
When will FIFA update the world ranking again?
FIFA plans its next men’s ranking update for 18 November 2026, after the Nations League quarter-finals. The Jamaica results will decide whether Mexico stays in the top 10.
Where are the 2027 CONCACAF Nations League Finals?
SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles hosts the Finals from 25 to 28 March 2027. All four quarter-final winners also qualify for the 2027 Gold Cup.
What happens if Mexico and Jamaica finish level on aggregate?
Away goals decide the tie first. If it is still level, the teams play extra time and then a penalty shootout. The losing side drops into the 2027 Gold Cup Prelims in March 2027.
