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Javier Aguirre

2026-05-072026-06-21

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Mexico coach Javier Aguirre made three changes from the side that beat South Africa 2-0 a week ago to open the tournament.

    Co-hosts Mexico first team into World Cup knockout rounds
  3. The Standard

    Mexico coach Javier Aguirre made three changes from the side that beat South Africa 2-0 a week ago to open the tournament.

    Mexico become first team to reach World Cup knockout phase
  4. Citizen Digital

    "We have to be very wary of the opponent's attacking transitions," Mexico coach Javier Aguirre said.

    Mexico, Korea eye World Cup knockout berths
  5. Citizen Digital

    "We have to be very wary of the opponent's attacking transitions," Mexico coach Javier Aguirre said.

    Mexico, Korea eye World Cup knockout berths
  6. Citizen Digital

    "We have to break the statistic," coach Javier Aguirre said. "It will be another source of motivation." Hundreds of protesters returned to an area near Azteca Stadium late Wednesday, most family members or relatives of "disappeared people" alleged to have been killed or kidnapped

    World Cup set for kickoff after high ticket prices, visa issues dog buildup
  7. Citizen Digital

    "It's more exhausting than the previous World Cup, when you are with less countries but we have to accept it." Mexico have played in seven World Cup opening matches but have never won one -- a run that coach Javier Aguirre said he was determined to put right.

    South Africa brace for Azteca test against Mexico
  8. The Standard

    "We have to break the statistic," coach Javier Aguirre said. "It will be another source of motivation." South Korea and the Czech Republic play the second game on the opening day in Guadalajara.

    World Cup set for kickoff after high ticket prices, visa issues dog buildup
  9. Citizen Digital

    al World Cup return to Mexico for South Africa coach Broos By AFP June 10, 2026 12:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter This combination of pictures created on June 9, 2026 shows Mexico's coach Javier Aguirre

    Emotional World Cup return to Mexico for South Africa coach Broos
  10. Citizen Digital

    But Javier Aguirre's team hit back through Johan Vasquez and a Stefan Bukinac own goal to lead 2-1 at the break.

    Mexico wrap up World Cup preparations with thumping Serbia win
  11. May 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    The game is scheduled to kick off half an hour before the formal start of Mexico coach Javier Aguirre's pre-World Cup gathering.

    Mexico threatens World Cup ban for no-show players

Friday 19 June

  1. Mexico qualifies for World Cup knockout rounds with Korea win

    Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup, defeating South Korea 1-0 at Guadalajara Stadium. Luis Romo scored just after half-time to secure Mexico top spot in Group A with a match remaining.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Mexico first World Cup team to reach knockout phase

    Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 at Guadalajara Stadium to become the first team to qualify for the World Cup knockout rounds, with Luis Romo's second-half goal securing top spot in Group A with a match remaining.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 18 June

  1. Mexico and South Korea battle for World Cup knockout berth

    Mexico and South Korea will meet in Guadalajara on Thursday in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a win guaranteeing either team a place in the knockout rounds. Both teams enter fresh from opening victories—Mexico over South Africa and South Korea over the Czech Republic—and the expanded 48-team format means that even finishing third could advance.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Mexico and South Korea battle for World Cup knockout berth

    Mexico and South Korea face each other in Guadalajara on Thursday in a Group A fixture where a win will guarantee a last 32 berth. Both teams arrive fresh from opening victories over South Africa and Czech Republic respectively, with the expanded 48-team format and advancement of the eight best-ranked third-place teams meaning either side can secure progression with victory.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. 2026 World Cup kicks off with record revenue but visa and ticket challenges

    The World Cup, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, launched Thursday with Mexico taking on South Africa, featuring 48 teams and projected to generate $13 billion in total revenue. The tournament has faced criticism over high ticket prices and visa issues affecting a top referee, Iranian team officials, and fans seeking entry to the United States.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. South Africa face Mexico in World Cup Group A opener

    South Africa coach Hugo Broos has challenged his players to cope with the noise at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City for their 2026 World Cup group-stage opener against co-hosts Mexico, with Broos expecting around 85,000 Mexican supporters to create a hostile environment.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. 2026 World Cup kicks off with record revenue, ticket-price backlash

    The 48-team World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, begins Thursday with Mexico facing South Africa; FIFA projects record $13 billion in revenue but faces criticism over ticket prices topping $30,000 and visa denials affecting referees, officials, and fans trying to enter the US.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Hugo Broos returns to Estadio Azteca as South Africa coach

    South African coach Hugo Broos, who played for Belgium in the 1986 World Cup opener at Mexico's Estadio Azteca, will return to the same stadium forty years later to lead South Africa against Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 11.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 5 June

  1. Mexico defeats Serbia 5-1 in World Cup warm-up match

    Mexico defeated Serbia 5-1 in a World Cup preparation match, with goals from Johan Vasquez, Stefan Bukinac (own goal), Raul Jimenez, another own goal, and Luis Chavez. Mexico will begin the tournament on June 11 against South Africa in Group A, which also includes South Korea and Czech Republic.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 7 May

  1. Mexico warns domestic players of World Cup squad exclusion

    Mexico's football federation threatened to exclude domestic club players from the World Cup squad if they fail to report for a pre-tournament training camp. The standoff arose after several internationals signalled they may not be able to join the camp, which is taking place outside FIFA's designated international window.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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