Live: FIFA World Cup | Mexico and Czechia Set for Group A Clash — Kick-off Just Around the Corner

Mexico have already secured a knockout-stage berth and group leadership after beating South Africa and South Korea in their previous two outings. Backed by goals from Chávez and Quiñones, the hosts are putting on a dominant show against Czechia as the contest enters its final phase.

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49' Half-Time: Czechia 0–0 Mexico

June 25, 2026 08:17
86' | Forced Change for Czechia — Soucek Off Injured
Injury forces Czechia into a change — Tomás Soucek is unable to continue and leaves the field, with Alexandr Sojka entering as his replacement.
June 25, 2026 08:17
86' | Czechia Make Another Swap — Chory On for Cerv
Czechia make a further substitution as Tomás Chory takes the field in place of Lukás Cerv.
June 25, 2026 08:17
85' | Action Resumes After Stoppage
The brief halt has come to an end and both sides are back on the pitch and ready to continue.
June 25, 2026 08:16
83' | Match Temporarily Halted as Soucek Goes Down
Play is brought to a temporary standstill after Czechia's Tomás Soucek goes down on the field with an injury.
June 25, 2026 08:13
Free Kick
81' | Sánchez Penalised for Foul
Jorge Sánchez of Mexico is penalised by the referee for a foul, handing the opposition a set piece.
June 25, 2026 08:13
Free Kick
81' | Coufal Awarded Free Kick on the Left Flank
Vladimír Coufal of Czechia wins a free kick out on the left wing.
June 25, 2026 08:11
Free Kick
80' | Álvarez Draws Foul in Defensive Half
Edson Álvarez earns a free kick for Mexico inside their own defensive half of the pitch.
June 25, 2026 08:11
Free Kick
80' | Schick Gives Away Free Kick
Patrik Schick of Czechia is called for a foul by the referee, conceding a free kick to Mexico.
June 25, 2026 08:11
80' | Doudera's Long-Range Strike Misses the Target
David Doudera of Czechia attempts a right-footed drive from beyond the penalty area, but the ball drifts wide of the left post.
June 25, 2026 08:10
Corner
78' | Corner Won by Mexico
Michal Sadílek puts the ball out of play for a corner, giving Mexico a set piece at the flag.
June 25, 2026 08:09
77' | Gallardo Replaces Chávez for Mexico
Mexico make a change with Jesús Gallardo coming on in place of Mateo Chávez.
June 25, 2026 08:09
77' | Veteran Ochoa Takes Over in Goal for Mexico
Seasoned goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is brought into the action for Mexico, stepping in between the posts to replace Raúl Rangel.
June 25, 2026 08:07
76' | Quiñones Header Clears the Bar
Julián Quiñones meets a cross from Jorge Sánchez with a header from the heart of the penalty area, but the effort flies over the crossbar.
June 25, 2026 08:06
Free Kick
75' | Soucek Concedes Free Kick
Tomás Soucek is penalised for a foul, giving away a free kick to Mexico.
June 25, 2026 08:06
Free Kick
75' | Sánchez Wins Free Kick in Defensive Half
Jorge Sánchez draws a foul inside Mexico's defensive half, winning his side a set piece.
June 25, 2026 08:05
Corner
74' | Corner Conceded by Chávez, Czechia Benefit
Mateo Chávez inadvertently sends the ball behind, handing Czechia a corner kick.
June 25, 2026 08:04
Free Kick
73' | Hranác Called for a Foul
Robin Hranác of Czechia is penalised for a foul, surrendering a free kick to the opposing side.
June 25, 2026 08:04
Free Kick
73' | Giménez Draws Foul in Defensive Half
Santiago Giménez draws a foul in the defensive half of the pitch, earning a free kick for Mexico.
June 25, 2026 08:02
71' | Fidalgo On as Mexico Freshen Up Midfield
Mexico introduce Álvaro Fidalgo into the game to add freshness in midfield, with Gilberto Mora departing.
June 25, 2026 08:02
70' | Play Resumes After Brief Hold-Up
The delay has ended and the players are back in action with the match continuing.
June 25, 2026 07:47
Free Kick
56:17 Free Kick Conceded
Lukás Provod of Czechia is penalised for a foul, handing the opposition a free kick.
June 25, 2026 07:47
55:37 Czechia Make a Substitution
Czechia ring the changes, with Lukás Provod coming onto the pitch to replace Denis Visinsky.
June 25, 2026 07:45
Corner
54:14 GOAL! Mexico Break the Deadlock
Mexico are in front! Mateo Chávez drills a left-footed effort from the middle of the penalty box into the bottom-left corner of the net. Luis Romo provided the assist. Score: Czechia 0–1 Mexico.
June 25, 2026 07:45
53:57 Czechia Effort Blocked
Lukás Cerv of Czechia unleashes a right-footed drive from outside the penalty area, but the attempt is blocked before it can trouble the goalkeeper.
June 25, 2026 07:44
Corner
53:05 Corner Awarded to Czechia
Jorge Sánchez concedes a corner, earning Czechia a set-piece opportunity.
June 25, 2026 07:43
Free Kick
52:13 Free Kick Given Away by Mexico
Edson Álvarez of Mexico gives away a free kick after being penalised by the referee for a foul.
June 25, 2026 07:43
Free Kick
52:13 Free Kick Won by Czechia
David Doudera of Czechia picks up a free kick out on the left flank.
June 25, 2026 07:43
Free Kick
51:43 Álvarez Penalised Again
Edson Álvarez of Mexico is penalised once more for committing a foul.
June 25, 2026 07:43
Free Kick
51:43 Hlozek Earns Free Kick for Czechia
Adam Hlozek of Czechia is awarded a free kick inside his own defensive half.
June 25, 2026 07:41
Offside
50:05 Offside Against Czechia
The offside flag is raised against Czechia as Pavel Sulc is adjudged to have strayed into an offside position.
June 25, 2026 07:41
49:17 Quiñones Shot Blocked
Julián Quiñones of Mexico fires a right-footed attempt from the heart of the penalty area, but the effort is blocked. Gilberto Mora had created the chance.
June 25, 2026 07:37
46:23 Delay Over, Play Resumes
The hold-up has concluded and both sides are ready to get the match back underway.
June 25, 2026 07:37
45:59 Injury Brings Play to a Halt
Play is interrupted after Tomás Holes of Czechia goes down with an injury on the field.
June 25, 2026 07:37
45:47 Rangel Produces Superb Save
Lukás Cerv of Czechia strikes with his left foot from the middle of the penalty area, but Mexico goalkeeper Raúl Rangel produces a superb save, keeping the ball out at the top-centre of his goal.
June 25, 2026 07:35
Kick Off
45' Second Half Gets Underway
The second half is now up and running. Both sides have emerged from the tunnel with the scoreboard still reading Czechia 0–0 Mexico.
June 25, 2026 07:19
Half Time
49' Half-Time: Czechia 0–0 Mexico
The referee whistles for the break with neither team having found the net. Czechia and Mexico head into the interval with the score locked at 0-0.
June 25, 2026 07:19
Free Kick
47:49 Mexico Win a Free Kick
Julián Quiñones of Mexico earns his side a free kick in the defensive half.
June 25, 2026 07:19
Free Kick
47:49 Holes Penalised for Foul
Tomás Holes of Czechia is punished for a foul, handing Mexico a free kick.
June 25, 2026 07:18
47:13 Quiñones Fires Over from Distance
Mexico go close! Julián Quiñones gets on the ball on the left side and sends a right-footed drive from distance, but the effort drifts just over the crossbar. The move was started by Mateo Chávez.
June 25, 2026 07:18
45:12 Delay Over, Ready to Continue
The brief hold-up is over and play is about to resume.
June 25, 2026 07:15
44:40 — Play Paused After Injury Setback
The match was briefly suspended in the 44th minute after Czechia's Michal Sadílek sustained an injury, requiring play to be halted.
June 25, 2026 07:14
43:39 — Doudera's Set-Piece Effort Goes High and Wide
Czechia's David Doudera had an opportunity in the 43rd minute following a set piece, but his right-footed drive from beyond the penalty area flew high and wide to the right, failing to trouble the goalkeeper.
June 25, 2026 07:13
Free Kick
42:38 — Holes Wins Free Kick in Opponent's Half
Tomáš Holeš of Czechia earned his side a free kick in the attacking half during the 42nd minute.
June 25, 2026 07:13
Free Kick
42:38 — Guillermo Martínez Penalised for Foul
Mexico's Guillermo Martínez was penalised for a foul in the 42nd minute, handing Czechia a free kick.
June 25, 2026 07:12
Free Kick
41:08 — César Montes Concedes Free Kick
César Montes of Mexico was penalised for a foul in the 41st minute, surrendering possession to Czechia via a free kick.
June 25, 2026 07:11
Free Kick
41:08 — Hlozek Earns Free Kick for Czechia
Adam Hlozek of Czechia won his side a free kick in the attacking half during the 41st minute.
June 25, 2026 07:10
38:42 — Alvarado's Left-Foot Strike Clears the Bar
Roberto Alvarado of Mexico took aim inside the penalty area from the right channel in the 38th minute, but his left-footed attempt sailed over the crossbar. Gilberto Mora had set up the chance with an assist.
June 25, 2026 07:10
Corner
38:24 — Kovár Produces Fine Save to Deny Sánchez
Jorge Sánchez of Mexico generated a sharp chance in the 38th minute, unleashing a right-footed strike from inside the penalty area, only for Czech goalkeeper Matej Kovár to leap brilliantly into the top-right corner and keep it out. Roberto Alvarado was credited with the assist.
June 25, 2026 07:10
38:08 — Mora's Long-Range Left-Foot Shot Blocked
Gilberto Mora of Mexico attempted a left-footed shot from outside the box in the 38th minute, but the effort was blocked before it could trouble the goalkeeper. Jorge Sánchez had supplied the build-up pass.
June 25, 2026 07:07
36:29 — Reyes Fires Wide from Centre of Box After Set Piece
Israel Reyes of Mexico found himself well-placed in the 36th minute after a set piece, striking right-footed from the heart of the penalty area, but the ball drifted to the left of the target and went wide.
June 25, 2026 07:07
Free Kick
35:25 — Romo Wins Free Kick for Mexico in Attacking Half
Mexico's Luis Romo won a free kick for his side in the attacking third during the 35th minute.
June 25, 2026 07:06
Free Kick
35:29 | Červ Concedes a Free Kick With a Foul
Lukáš Červ of Czechia is penalised for a foul, handing the opposition a free kick opportunity.
June 25, 2026 06:58
26:26 | Visinsky's Right-Footed Strike Gets Blocked
Denis Visinsky (Czechia) unleashed a right-footed drive from the middle of the penalty box, but the attempt was blocked before it could threaten the goal. The chance was created thanks to an assist from Adam Hlozek.
June 25, 2026 06:58
Free Kick
25:42 | Martínez Caught Fouling for Mexico
Guillermo Martínez of Mexico is penalised after committing a foul, awarding the opposing side a free kick.
June 25, 2026 06:56
Free Kick
25:42 | Červ Earns Czechia a Free Kick in Their Own Half
Lukáš Červ wins a free kick for Czechia after being brought down in the defensive half of the pitch.
June 25, 2026 06:56
25:02 | Brief Delay Over as Match Gets Back Under Way
The short stoppage in play has been resolved and both sides are ready to get the game back up and running.
June 25, 2026 06:52
21:45 — Action Halted for Drinks Break
The referee brought play to a temporary standstill to allow for a drinks break, giving players from both sides a short pause on the pitch before action resumed.
June 25, 2026 06:52
Free Kick
20:48 — Mexico Pick Up Free Kick on the Left Wing
Guillermo Martínez earned a free kick for Mexico from the left flank, handing his side a set-piece opening from that area.
June 25, 2026 06:51
Free Kick
20:48 — Hranác Penalised for Foul
Czechia's Robin Hranác was pulled up by the referee for a foul, which was the direct cause of that free kick being awarded in Mexico's favour.
June 25, 2026 06:48
Free Kick
16:21 — Hlozek Fouled, Mexico Given Set Piece
Adam Hlozek of Czechia was penalised for a foul, gifting Mexico possession through a free kick.
June 25, 2026 06:47
Free Kick
16:21 — Montes Wins Free Kick in Own Half
César Montes secured a free kick for Mexico while play was deep in their own defensive half, allowing his side to regain control of possession.
June 25, 2026 06:46
Free Kick
15:11 — Romo's Handball Gifts Czechia Free Kick
Luis Romo of Mexico was penalised after officials judged his arm to be in an illegal position, ruling it a handball and awarding Czechia the resulting free kick.
June 25, 2026 06:45
14:15 — Visinsky Long-Range Attempt Drifts Wide
Denis Visinsky of Czechia launched a right-footed shot from outside the penalty box, but the ball drifted past the right post and missed the target altogether. The chance was created by Adam Hlozek, who supplied a headed lay-off to set him up.
June 25, 2026 06:42
11:36 — Sadílek's left-footed effort goes astray
Czechia's Michal Sadílek shaped up for a left-footed effort from the middle of the penalty area, but the ball ballooned high and wide to the left, well off target.
June 25, 2026 06:40
Free Kick
9:43 — Álvarez punished for a foul
Mexico's Edson Álvarez was penalised after committing a foul during a challenge, handing Czechia a set-piece opportunity.
June 25, 2026 06:40
Free Kick
9:43 — Visinsky wins free kick in defensive half
Denis Visinsky was brought down in Czechia's own defensive half, with the referee stepping in to award his side a free kick.
June 25, 2026 06:39
7:09 — Visinsky's right-footed shot narrowly misses
In the seventh minute, Denis Visinsky of Czechia unleashed a right-footed drive from the centre of the box. The ball came agonisingly close but drifted just to the left of the goal.
June 25, 2026 06:37
6:38 — Coufal's header blocked in the area
Vladimír Coufal met a cross delivered by David Doudera and directed a header from the heart of the penalty area, but a Mexico player managed to block the attempt before it could reach the goal.
June 25, 2026 06:36
Free Kick
4:10 — Chávez earns free kick on the left flank
Mexico's Mateo Chávez was fouled out on the left wing, with the referee awarding his side a free kick in that attacking position.
June 25, 2026 06:36
Free Kick
4:10 — Coufal penalised for foul
Czechia's Vladimír Coufal was adjudged to have committed a foul on the left flank, conceding a free kick to Mexico.
June 25, 2026 06:36
Free Kick
3:47 — Chávez concedes a foul
Mexico's Mateo Chávez was penalised for a foul during a challenge, with the referee whistling in favour of Czechia.
June 25, 2026 06:34
Free Kick
3:47 — Coufal wins free kick in own defensive half
Vladimír Coufal was fouled inside Czechia's own defensive half, earning his side a free kick after the referee's intervention.
June 25, 2026 06:31
Free Kick
First Half: Guillermo Martínez Penalised for Foul
Mexico's Guillermo Martínez has been penalised after committing a foul.
June 25, 2026 06:31
Free Kick
First Half: Michal Sadílek Earns Free Kick for Czechia
Czechia midfielder Michal Sadílek has earned a free kick for his team, awarded inside their own defensive half of the pitch.
June 25, 2026 06:31
Kick Off
First Half: The Match Is Under Way
The opening half of the contest has now begun.
June 25, 2026 05:10
Starting Lineups Announced
Both teams have revealed their starting elevens and the players are currently out on the pitch going through their pre-match warm-up routines.