Mexico Could Face Its Last Home Match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Mexico would stop playing in its stadiums if it surpasses the round of 16 and would advance with a base in the USA.
Mexico to the Round of 16
Mexico achieved its goal of reaching the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup, and it did so with authority. The 2-0 victory over Ecuador sealed an impeccable qualification, accumulating four wins, no goals conceded, and with the Estadio Azteca as a fortress. With a very important protagonist, the Mexican crowd, which became a determining factor, cheering on every play and turning the home ground into a key weapon for Javier Aguirre's team.
The advantage Mexico could lose
However, that advantage is about to end. The round of 16 match, which will once again be held at the Azteca against the winner of England vs. DR Congo, would be the last Mexico plays in its country. From there, if they manage to overcome a stage that has historically been their Achilles' heel, the Tri should move their campaign to the United States, the quarter-finals in Miami Gardens, hypothetical semi-finals in Atlanta, and the grand final in New Jersey.
The implications for the Aztec team
The change of scenery poses an additional challenge. Playing away from home means losing the direct support of their fans, a handicap that can weigh heavily in moments of maximum tension. However, the team arrives with solid arguments, as it boasts an impenetrable defense, an effective attack, and the confidence granted by the results obtained so far.
