Mexico vs Poland
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Mexico vs Poland pits Mexico (FIFA #18) against Poland (#35) in Group A on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Estadio Azteca. Mexico go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Poland have 3rd place (1974, 1982) as their World Cup high-water mark.
Estadio Azteca (capacity 87,523) is the open-roof home of the Club América (Liga MX), Mexico National Team. It sits 2240m above sea level in Mexico City. June/July temperatures in Mexico City average a high of 24°C and a low of 12°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Mexico have appeared at 18 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: R16, R16, R16, R16, Group). Poland have appeared at 10 World Cups (last five: R16, Group, R16, Group, Group). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Mexico vs Poland — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Mexico | Poland |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #18 | #35 |
| Confederation | CONCACAF | UEFA |
| WC appearances | 18 | 10 |
| Best WC finish | Quarter-finals (1970, 1986) | 3rd place (1974, 1982) |
| Last 5 WCs | R16, R16, R16, R16, Group | R16, Group, R16, Group, Group |
| Captain | Edson Álvarez | Robert Lewandowski |
| Manager | Javier Aguirre | Michał Probierz |
| Players to watch | Edson Álvarez, Hirving Lozano, Santiago Giménez | Robert Lewandowski, Piotr Zieliński, Wojciech Szczęsny |
Get live Mexico vs Poland data
// Fetch live data for Mexico vs Poland
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-18',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Mexico vs Poland at the 2026 World Cup?
Mexico vs Poland is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026, kicking off at Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:00 UTC at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.
What stage is Mexico vs Poland?
Mexico vs Poland is a Group Stage fixture in Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Mexico vs Poland?
Estadio Azteca (capacity 87,523, opened 1966, open roof, natural grass) in Mexico City hosts Mexico vs Poland.
Who is favoured to win Mexico vs Poland?
Mexico go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #18, with Poland ranked #35. Mexico's best World Cup finish is Quarter-finals (1970, 1986); Poland's is 3rd place (1974, 1982). Live odds for Mexico vs Poland are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Mexico vs Poland?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Mexico vs Poland in my timezone?
Mexico vs Poland kicks off at Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Mexico vs Poland stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-18) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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