Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo congratulated the national football team after their commanding 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic in their final FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match, which sealed a perfect group-stage campaign. The win ensured Mexico finished top of the group with nine points from three matches.
President Sheinbaum's Congratulatory Message
In a post on X, President Sheinbaum praised the team's commitment, passion, and performance, expressing national pride in their achievement. "Congratulations to our National Team! Your dedication, effort, and passion fill us with pride. Thank you for giving us so much joy and for representing Mexico with greatness. Let's go with everything we've got!" she wrote.
The Mexican Football Association also lauded the team's historic group-stage performance. "Three matches, three wins for the first time in history! Historic Group Stage of our National Team. And we're ready for the Round of Sixteen! See you at the Estadio Ciudad de Mexico, Die-Hards," the Association posted on X.
Match Highlights: Mexico 3-0 Czech Republic
Mexico completed a dominant FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage campaign with a 3-0 win over the Czech Republic, securing three wins from three matches and finishing top of Group A. Already qualified for the Round of 32, the hosts played with confidence and took control in the second half after a goalless opening period.
Mateo Chavez opened the scoring early in the second half with a composed finish after breaking through the Czech defence. Julian Quinones doubled the lead shortly after from close range. Mexico sealed the victory in stoppage time through Alvaro Fidalgo to complete a 3-0 win and maintain their perfect group-stage record.
Historic Milestone for Memo Ochoa
The match also marked a historic night for goalkeeper Memo Ochoa. The 40-year-old goalkeeper, playing at his sixth World Cup, came on in the 77th minute with his side leading 2-0. He played his part with a forward pass that helped start the move for Mexico's third goal. Ochoa had earlier announced that this would be the final tournament of his career, meaning this could have been the last match he ever played.
Group Standings and Knockout Prospects
The result confirmed Mexico's top-place finish and momentum heading into the knockout rounds, while the Czech Republic were eliminated after failing to secure enough points to progress. Mexico will now face the runner-up from Group B in the Round of 16 at the Estadio Ciudad de Mexico.
