Round 3 ·
Czechia
3-4-2-1
Miroslav Koubek
HT: 0-0
Mexico
4-1-4-1
Javier Aguirre
WinnerUpdated:
Half Time
0–0
90 Min
0–3
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Czechia
3-4-2-1 · Miroslav Koubek
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Mexico
4-1-4-1 · Javier Aguirre
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Unknown
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
Czechia, who came in with 1 point, 2 goals for and 6 against, were forced to chase from the moment Mexico struck after the break, and Javier Aguirre's team stayed compact enough to protect a clean sheet all the way to the final whistle. For readers in Cyprus, the fixture sat in an early slot, with Thursday 25 June, 04:00 EEST the local kickoff on Cytavision.
The structure behind Mexico's win was clear in the numbers. Javier Aguirre's side used a 4-1-4-1 and finished with three goals and no reply, while Miroslav Koubek's Czechia lined up in a 3-4-2-1 that could not turn possession into enough danger. Mexico's record now reads 3 wins from 3, with 6 goals for and 0 against, and that balance was reflected in a scoreline that stayed level at half-time before the away side took control. Czechia's route through the match was the opposite, as 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses left them exposed once the match opened up after the interval.
Mexico made the decisive break in the second half. The first goal arrived in the 55th minute, the second followed in the 61st, and the third came in the 90th minute to close out the result with no drama in the closing stages. A yellow card for the away side in the 63rd minute did little to alter the flow of a match they had already begun to dominate through their shape and momentum. With 80,824 in attendance, the night at Estadio Azteca carried the feel of a team defending top spot with authority rather than simply protecting a lead.
That 5-point gap is a meaningful one in World Cup Group A, because Mexico now lead South Africa by 5 points on 9 to 4. The standings sharpen the contrast between the two coaches as well: Aguirre's side have collected 9 points without conceding, while Koubek's team have one draw and two losses, and a goal difference of -4. The clean-sheet margin matters as much as the score itself, because 0 goals against across 3 matches gives Mexico a platform that few others can match at this stage.
For Cyprus viewers, the timing and the channel mattered almost as much as the football, with Thursday 25 June, 04:00 EEST making this a late-night or early-morning watch on Cytavision. The night also belonged to the home crowd at Estadio Azteca, where 80,824 saw Mexico protect their shape and finish with purpose. Czechia's return from this result will be built around a simple fact from the table: 1 point, 4th place and a negative goal difference leave little margin for error.
Mexico's unbeaten start, 9 points and 0 goals against make them the clear standard in World Cup Group A, while Czechia must find a response quickly from 4th place if they are to change the shape of the group.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Czechia will go into World Cup Group A Round 3 at Estadio Azteca needing a response after a start that has left Miroslav Koubek's side on 0 points from 1 match, with 1 goal scored and 2 conceded. Mexico arrive with the sharper opening record under Javier Aguirre, leading the group with 3 points from 1 match, 2 goals scored and none conceded. That early split in form gives this meeting a clear edge in momentum, even before a ball is kicked. For fans in Cyprus, the fixture lands at Thursday 25 June, 04:00 EEST, with viewing through Cytavision.
The table data alone tells the story of the stakes. Mexico sit 1st with a goal difference of 2, while Czechia are 3rd with a goal difference of -1, so this is a match between a side protecting a perfect start and a side trying to halt an early slide. With Mexico already on 3 points, another positive result would strengthen their grip on the group, while Czechia would be looking to turn their 1-point gap to the summit into something that keeps the section open. The numbers are tight enough to keep the pressure real, but they also show why the away team will feel more settled.
Mexico's opening win and clean sheet under Javier Aguirre will give them a base to trust, especially with 2 goals for and 0 against after 1 game. Czechia's task is more demanding because their opening match left them at 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, and the 1-2 balance across goals for and against means they are already chasing both control and efficiency. In a group where every point changes the shape of the standings, the contrast between 3 points and 0 points is more than a table detail: it is the clearest indicator of which dressing room will feel calmer and which will feel the urgency.
At Estadio Azteca, the home venue adds its own weight to a contest that already carries group consequences. Czechia will want to use the familiarity of the setting to make up for the fact that they are entering this fixture behind Mexico in league position, league points and goal difference. Mexico, by contrast, will travel with the confidence of having been more secure at both ends of the pitch across their 1 match so far. For supporters in Cyprus watching on the Thursday 25 June, 04:00 EEST slot, the appeal is straightforward: a top-of-group side trying to extend control against a team looking to reset its campaign.
Mexico's start gives them the stronger platform, but Czechia's need is immediate and that can sharpen the contest rather than flatten it. In a World Cup Group A Round 3 meeting, the table, the points and the goal differences all point to a meaningful early test for both teams. Mexico will want to preserve their lead, while Czechia will be aiming to stop the early drift and make the group tighter before the next step.
What happens here will shape the next turn of World Cup Group A Round 3, and both teams will know the value of the result before the group moves on.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Czechia: 52%, Mexico: 48%.
Goal kick for Mexico
Lukas Provod wins an air challenge against Israel Reyes
Czechia are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Czechia: 51%, Mexico: 49%.
Roberto Alvarado provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Alvaro Fidalgo scores with the right foot!
Good effort by Santiago Gimenez as he directs a shot on target, but Matej Kovar saves it
Roberto Alvarado creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Goal kick for Mexico
David Doudera from Czechia fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
The cross by Alexandr Sojka from Czechia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Dangerous challenge by Obed Vargas from Mexico. Michal Sadilek on the receiving end of that.
Robin Hranac relieves the pressure with a clearance
Obed Vargas from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Czechia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Cesar Montes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Pavel Sulc fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Cesar Montes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Lukas Provod makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mexico are trying to create something here.
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
Czechia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Lukas Provod from Czechia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Robin Hranac relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Czechia: 52%, Mexico: 48%.
Edson Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Mexico
Czechia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Cesar Montes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Edson Alvarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The match resumes with a drop ball
Lukas Cerv is leaving the field to be replaced by Tomas Chory in a tactical substitution.
Tomas Soucek is injured and is replaced by Alexandr Sojka.
Tomas Soucek is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Tomas Soucek is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Ball possession: Czechia: 53%, Mexico: 47%.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Safe hands from Matej Kovar as he comes out and claims the ball
Alvaro Fidalgo wins an air challenge against Lukas Cerv
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Jorge Sanchez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Vladimir Coufal makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mexico start a counter attack
Jesus Gallardo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Julian Quinones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jorge Sanchez is penalised for pushing Vladimir Coufal
Patrik Schick is penalised for pushing Edson Alvarez
Goal kick for Mexico
David Doudera from Czechia tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Czechia are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Czechia: 53%, Mexico: 47%.
Tomas Soucek from Czechia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Roberto Alvarado swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Michal Sadilek relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Czechia
Mateo Chavez is leaving the field to be replaced by Jesus Gallardo in a tactical substitution.
Jose Rangel is leaving the field to be replaced by Guillermo Ochoa in a tactical substitution.
A chance presents itself to Julian Quinones from Mexico but his header goes wide
The cross by Jorge Sanchez from Mexico successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jorge Sanchez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Czechia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Tomas Soucek is penalised for pushing Cesar Montes
Cesar Montes from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Santiago Gimenez from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cesar Montes from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Michal Sadilek swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Mateo Chavez from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Czechia: 53%, Mexico: 47%.
Czechia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Robin Hranac is penalised for pushing Santiago Gimenez
Goal kick for Mexico
Czechia are trying to create something here.
Czechia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Cesar Montes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Czechia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jorge Sanchez from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cesar Montes from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Czechia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Gilberto Mora is leaving the field to be replaced by Alvaro Fidalgo in a tactical substitution.
Jose Rangel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Czechia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Mexico
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Czechia: 52%, Mexico: 48%.
Today's attendance is 80824
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
David Doudera from Czechia tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Israel Reyes from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Vladimir Coufal swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Obed Vargas relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cesar Montes from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Michal Sadilek swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Edson Alvarez from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Czechia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Santiago Gimenez from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for Mexico
Vladimir Coufal swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Jorge Sanchez from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Czechia: 50%, Mexico: 50%.
Tomas Holes is leaving the field to be replaced by Tomas Soucek in a tactical substitution.
Adam Hlozek is leaving the field to be replaced by Patrik Schick in a tactical substitution.
Edson Alvarez from Mexico receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
Dangerous challenge by Edson Alvarez from Mexico. Adam Hlozek on the receiving end of that.
Luis Romo is leaving the field to be replaced by Obed Vargas in a tactical substitution.
Guillermo Martinez is leaving the field to be replaced by Santiago Gimenez in a tactical substitution.
Tomas Holes with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
Jorge Sanchez provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Julian Quinones from Mexico taps the ball in with the right! An easy finish for Julian Quinones
Gilberto Mora creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Mexico start a counter attack
Guillermo Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Edson Alvarez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Michal Sadilek is blocked
Czechia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Israel Reyes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Czechia: 48%, Mexico: 52%.
Israel Reyes from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Michal Sadilek makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Guillermo Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cesar Montes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jorge Sanchez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Julian Quinones from Mexico trips Tomas Holes
Goal kick for Czechia
The referee signals a free kick as Lukas Provod from Czechia trips Gilberto Mora
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Denis Visinsky is leaving the field to be replaced by Lukas Provod in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Czechia: 46%, Mexico: 54%.
Mateo Chavez managed to score from an easy position.
Luis Romo provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Mateo Chavez scores with the left foot!
Mexico start a counter attack
A shot by Lukas Cerv is blocked
Israel Reyes from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Julian Quinones from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Michal Sadilek swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Jorge Sanchez from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Edson Alvarez from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Obstruction as Edson Alvarez cuts off the run of David Doudera. A free-kick is awarded.
The referee signals a free kick as Mateo Chavez from Mexico trips Adam Hlozek
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Lukas Cerv from Czechia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Tomas Holes from Czechia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Tomas Holes wins an air challenge against Julian Quinones
Vladimir Coufal from Czechia is ruled offside
Goal kick for Czechia
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Tomas Holes successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Julian Quinones is blocked
Ball possession: Czechia: 46%, Mexico: 54%.
Julian Quinones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Czechia
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Czechia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Israel Reyes wins an air challenge against Pavel Sulc
Tomas Holes comes back onto the field.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Tomas Holes is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Good effort by Lukas Cerv as he directs a shot on target, but Jose Rangel saves it
A player from Czechia takes a long throw into the opponent's box
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Czechia: 47%, Mexico: 53%.
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Tomas Holes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Tomas Holes from Czechia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Julian Quinones
Goal kick for Czechia
Julian Quinones fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Lukas Cerv from Czechia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Matej Kovar from Czechia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Michal Sadilek comes back onto the field.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Michal Sadilek is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Israel Reyes wins an air challenge against Pavel Sulc
Tomas Holes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Mexico
Ball possession: Czechia: 49%, Mexico: 51%.
David Doudera from Czechia tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Cesar Montes from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Guillermo Martinez from Mexico commits a foul by elbowing Tomas Holes
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Guillermo Martinez from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The ref blows his whistle. Cesar Montes charged Adam Hlozek from behind and it's a free-kick
Lukas Cerv makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ladislav Krejci relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Cesar Montes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Czechia: 51%, Mexico: 49%.
Goal kick for Czechia
Roberto Alvarado goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Gilberto Mora creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Michal Sadilek relieves the pressure with a clearance
Good effort by Jorge Sanchez as he directs a shot on target, but Matej Kovar saves it
David Doudera successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Gilberto Mora is blocked
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Cesar Montes wins an air challenge against Adam Hlozek
Goal kick for Czechia
Israel Reyes send an audacious bicycle-kick wide of goal
Ladislav Krejci from Czechia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Lukas Cerv from Czechia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Luis Romo
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Mexico start a counter attack
Edson Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Czechia: 52%, Mexico: 48%.
Matej Kovar from Czechia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Czechia
Tomas Holes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Pavel Sulc relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Matej Kovar as he comes out and claims the ball
Cesar Montes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Tomas Holes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Mexico
Czechia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Czechia: 55%, Mexico: 45%.
Czechia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Edson Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Czechia are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Jose Rangel as he comes out and claims the ball
Luis Romo successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Denis Visinsky is blocked
The referee signals a free kick as Guillermo Martinez from Mexico trips Lukas Cerv
Lukas Cerv makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Adam Hlozek wins an air challenge against Edson Alvarez
Ladislav Krejci from Czechia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Czechia: 56%, Mexico: 44%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Pavel Sulc from Czechia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Robin Hranac from Czechia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Guillermo Martinez
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Adam Hlozek wins an air challenge against Cesar Montes
Israel Reyes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Czechia: 50%, Mexico: 50%.
Czechia are in control of the ball.
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Edson Alvarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Czechia
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Guillermo Martinez wins an air challenge against Vladimir Coufal
Adam Hlozek is penalised for pushing Cesar Montes
Czechia are in control of the ball.
Luis Romo hand-balls
Luis Romo controls the ball with his hand
Goal kick for Mexico
Denis Visinsky fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Ball possession: Czechia: 42%, Mexico: 58%.
Czechia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ladislav Krejci relieves the pressure with a clearance
Tomas Holes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jorge Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
David Doudera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Mexico
Michal Sadilek from Czechia sends an effort wide of target
Michal Sadilek goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Michal Sadilek but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Michal Sadilek finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Guillermo Martinez from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Czechia takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Vladimir Coufal wins an air challenge against Mateo Chavez
Goal kick for Czechia
Mexico are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Edson Alvarez from Mexico trips Denis Visinsky
Ladislav Krejci from Czechia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mexico start a counter attack
Israel Reyes wins an air challenge against Adam Hlozek
Ball possession: Czechia: 44%, Mexico: 56%.
Goal kick for Czechia
Czechia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Mexico
Denis Visinsky from Czechia sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
Julian Quinones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Israel Reyes successfully blocks the shot
Vladimir Coufal from Czechia heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
Vladimir Coufal wins an air challenge against Israel Reyes
Luis Romo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Pavel Sulc wins an air challenge against Cesar Montes
A player from Czechia takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Cesar Montes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Czechia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Czechia are in control of the ball.
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ladislav Krejci wins an air challenge against Guillermo Martinez
Ball possession: Czechia: 35%, Mexico: 65%.
Vladimir Coufal is penalised for pushing Mateo Chavez
Mateo Chavez is penalised for pushing Vladimir Coufal
Vladimir Coufal from Czechia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Czechia are in control of the ball.
Tomas Holes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Vladimir Coufal wins an air challenge against Mateo Chavez
The referee signals a free kick as Guillermo Martinez from Mexico trips Michal Sadilek
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
Mexico kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Estadio Banorte, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Estadio Banorte where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Estadio Banorte where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Estadio Banorte, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Estadio Banorte, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Estadio Banorte. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Cyprus have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cyprus broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Czechia vs Mexico kicks off on Thursday 25 June 2026 at 04:00 EEST in Cyprus.
Local broadcast partners for Cyprus have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cyprus broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
The head-to-head record between Czechia and Mexico is even, with no wins for either side and no draws across the last 8 meetings listed.
This is World Cup Group A, Round 3, at Estadio Azteca in Mexico.
Status
Finished
Attendance
80,824
Minute
90+4'
Winner
Mexico
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