Czech Republic vs. Mexico: Starting Lineups

Pulse Sports Team 01:38 - 25 June 2026

The Czech Republic and Mexico face off in a decisive clash in the final, third round of Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match takes place at the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, in front of the hosts' passionate home crowd. This high-stakes encounter will be officiated by the esteemed Argentinian referee Yael Falcón Pérez, for whom this is his second prestigious appointment of the tournament.

So far in the tournament, Mexico has enjoyed a perfect start with two wins against the Republic of Korea and South Africa, securing a full 6 points and guaranteeing first place in the group ahead of the Round of 32. For the Czech Republic, however, it's an all-or-nothing situation. The Europeans have only one point after a 2-1 loss to South Korea and a 1-1 draw with South Africa. While the match is a matter of prestige for the Mexicans, for the Czechs, survival in the tournament is at stake, as they need a victory to stamp their ticket to the knockout stages.

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In the Czech lineup, manager Ivan Hašek has made a major surprise, leaving top scorer Patrik Schick on the bench. Adam Hložek starts in his place, leading the attack with support from attacking midfielders Pavel Šulc and Denis Višinský. The central midfield is controlled by the defensive duo of Lukáš Červ and Michal Sadílek, while Vladimír Coufal and David Douděra will operate as wing-backs on the right and left flanks, respectively.

Mexico's manager, Javier Aguirre, has made some rotations. The big news in the hosts' midfield is the inclusion of 17-year-old Gilberto Mora, who will partner with the experienced Edson Álvarez and Luis Romo. Up front, the Mexicans will attack with a trio featuring Guillermo Martínez as the central striker, supported on the wings by Roberto Alvarado and Julián Quiñones.