Mexico blanks Czechia 3‑0 in World Cup tune-up

COYOACÁN (Interstat) — Mexico defeated Czechia 3-0 on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Estadio Banorte in a World Cup group-stage match. Mateo Chávez opened the scoring in the 55th minute with a left-footed goal. Julián Quiñones doubled the lead in the 61st minute with a right-footed strike. Álvaro Fidalgo sealed the victory in fourth-minute stoppage time, also with a right-footed goal. Midfielder Edson Álvarez was shown a yellow card in the 64th minute.

Mexico improved to 3-0 in the competition and across all competitions this season. Czechia fell to 0-2-1 in the tournament and 2-3-3 overall. Mexico entered the match after consecutive shutout wins over South Korea and South Africa. Czechia had drawn with South Africa and lost to South Korea in their previous two outings. The victory maintained Mexico’s perfect start to the World Cup.