Mexico’s route to the World Cup final

What is Mexico’s route to the World Cup final after making it out the groups? Discover who their potential opponents are as they progress through the knockouts.

After a successful group stage that saw Mexico claim 9 points from South Africa, South Korea, and Czechia, all eyes are now squarely on Mexico’s route to the World Cup final. But who might they encounter at each stage of their run-in? We’ve mapped out Mexico’s path to the final, as well as the latest odds of El Tricolor reaching each round.

Mexico’s chances of progressing through each World Cup round

Here are Mexico’s odds of reaching each knockout round:

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Mexico’s possible route to the World Cup final

Here are the most likely opponents Mexico will face on their journey to the final:

Mexico’s route to the World Cup final starts with a round of 32 clash with Ecuador. They’re expected to dismiss this early test with relative ease, and it’s the round of 16 onwards where things get a little more challenging.

With England considered their likeliest round of 16 opponent, the Mexicans will be hoping home advantage plays its part in what would be a famous win. Mexico has reached the World Cup quarter finals just twice before – in 1970 and 1986. They were hosts on each of those occasions though, too, so history is well and truly in their favour!

Onto the quarter finals, Mexico could line up against Brazil. Though the Seleção have won five times, their not the same outfit they were when they last triumphed in 2002, and Mexico will know that anything can happen in a one-off contest. 

If Mexico exceed expectations and reach the semis, 2022 victors Argentina will be their next hurdle. Lionel Messi is firing for fun at the tournament, so La Albiceleste will be tough to beat, but stranger things have happened!

And finally, a clash with France in the World Cup final awaits the winner from Mexico’s side of the draw. Les Bleus entered the tournament as one of the favourites to take the title, and with the 2018 title under their belts they know how to do the business in the final. Though, if Mexico manage to get this far, who knows what other magic might happen…

Other teams’ routes to the World Cup final

• Argentina

• Brazil

• England

• France

• Germany

• Netherlands

• Portugal

• Spain