
One year out from hosting the first match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Mexico begin their title defense at the Concacaf Gold Cup, looking to repeat as champions after winning in 2023.
While they remain far from perfect, things have begun to look up for head coach Javier Aguirre’s squad, and they enter the Gold Cup as favorites alongside the United States and Canada after winning the 2025 Concacaf Nations League in March.