Today's game between Czechia and Mexico kicked off at 9:00 p.m. on Jun 24, 2026.
Czechia vs Mexico is available to watch live on TSN1 and TSN+ for English-language coverage, with RDS and RDS Apps carrying the French-language broadcast. TV channel and live stream options are listed below.
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Czechia and Mexico close out Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 24 at Mexico City Stadium, with the co-hosts already through to the Round of 32 and Miroslav Koubek's side fighting for their tournament lives.
Mexico arrive having won their first two matches without conceding a single goal. Javier Aguirre's side beat South Africa 2-0 on Matchday 1 and edged South Korea 1-0 in Guadalajara, with Luis Romo's second-half finish proving decisive. Six points from six, a clean sheet in every match, and top spot in the group already secured.
For Czechia, the picture could not be more different. Koubek's team drew 1-1 with South Africa in Atlanta on Matchday 2, Michal Sadilek's early goal cancelled out by a late Teboho Mokoena penalty. That result left them on one point, level with South Africa at the foot of the group.
A win at the Azteca would move Czechia to four points and keep their qualification hopes alive, depending on the outcome of the parallel South Africa vs South Korea fixture. Defeat, and they are eliminated. Aguirre has spoken of using this match to build momentum ahead of the knockout rounds, even with Mexico's own progress already assured.
Patrik Schick and Adam Hlozek lead the Czech attacking threat, while Santiago Gimenez and Julian Quinones carry Mexico's danger in the final third. The Azteca crowd will back El Tri, but Czechia have nothing to lose and everything to play for.
Here is everything you need to know about where to watch Czechia vs Mexico live, including TV channel options, live stream details, and kick-off time.
How to watch Czechia vs Mexico with VPN
If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Confirmed team news & squads
Czechia vs Mexico lineups
Starting XI
Substitutes
Manager
- M. Koubek
- J. Aguirre
Czechia confirmed starting XI: Matěj Kovář; Ladislav Krejčí (captain), Tomáš Holeš, Robin Hranáč; David Doudera, Lukáš Červ, Michal Sadílek, Vladimír Coufal; Adam Hložek, Denis Višinský, Pavel Šulc. Coach: Miroslav Koubek.
Mexico confirmed starting XI: Raúl Rangel; Jorge Sánchez, Israel Reyes, César Montes, Mateo Chávez; Roberto Alvarado, Edson Álvarez (captain), Luis Romo; Gilberto Mora, Guillermo Martínez, Julián Quiñones. Coach: Javier Aguirre.
Injuries and Suspensions
No sidelined players
Form
Czechia come into this match with two wins, one draw, and two defeats from their last five. Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw with South Africa in the World Cup on June 18, and before that a 2-1 defeat to South Korea on June 12. Earlier in this run, they beat Guatemala 3-1 and Kosovo 2-1 in pre-tournament friendlies. Across those five matches, Czechia scored seven goals and conceded seven, with no back-to-back wins in the sequence.
Mexico's form is considerably stronger. El Tri have won all five of their last five matches, keeping a clean sheet in every one of them. Their most recent outing was a 1-0 World Cup win over South Korea on June 19, and before that a 2-0 victory over South Africa on June 11. They also beat Serbia 5-1, Australia 1-0, and Ghana 2-0 in pre-tournament preparation. Mexico have scored eleven goals and conceded none across those five games.
Head-to-Head Record
No head-to-head data between Czechia and Mexico is available across the last five meetings. This Group A encounter at Mexico City Stadium represents the fixture on record for this dataset.
Standings
In Group A, Mexico sit top with six points from two matches. Czechia are third in the group with one point after two games.
Confirmed kits
Czechia will be wearing their red shirts with navy blue trim, plus navy blue shorts and socks. Their goalkeeper will wear a turquoise kit.
Mexico will wear their white second kits, which have a dark green trim. El Tri's goalkeeper will sport a purple kit.
The match officials will wear yellow.
Weather
There are light rain showers and light winds from the north-east in Mexico City. The temperature will be 17°C (63°F) at kick-off, falling to 16°C (61°F) by full-time. Humidity will 68% at the start of the game, rising to 79% by the final whistle. There is a chance of thundery showers later in the evening.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Czechia vs Mexico today
NordVPN- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
- Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
- Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
- Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.
How to watch on the Big Screen
Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:
- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
- Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.