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Matchday 14 ·Group A · Finished

Czech Republic

FIFA Rank #43
0 : 3

(0 : 0)

Mexico

FIFA Rank #17
🏟 Mexico City 📅
  • 📅 Date
  • 🕐 Time
  • 🏟 Stadium Mexico City
  • 🧑‍⚖️ Referee Yael Falcón

🧠 Match Summary

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Mexico delivered a commanding home performance at Mexico City, dispatching Czech Republic 3-0 to seal a crucial Group A victory on Matchday 14 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite the Czechs edging possession at 52% and generating 13 shots to Mexico's 11, it was El Tri's clinical finishing that proved decisive, converting five shots on target compared to just one for their opponents. Mateo Chávez broke the deadlock in the 55th minute, Julián Quiñones doubled the advantage six minutes later, and Álvaro Fidalgo added a third deep into stoppage time to cap a ruthless display. Referee Yael Falcón oversaw a feisty contest with 22 combined fouls, as Mexico's efficiency in front of goal ultimately outweighed Czech Republic's territorial efforts.

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🎬 Match highlights (video)

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Source: beIN SPORTS — official YouTube channel

📊 Official stats & tactics (FIFA)

Czech Republic · 5-2-3 — 4-1-2-3Mexico

Statistics

0⚽ Goals3
0🟥 Sendings-off0
0🟨 Cautions1
44.7%Possession46.5%
13 (1)Shots11 (5)
0.44Expected goals (xG)2.1
83%Pass accuracy86%
423 (352)Total passes394 (340)
82Line breaks71
6Defensive line breaks5
80Final-third receptions109
18Ball progressions14
20Crosses14
213 (27)Defensive pressures233 (23)
38Forced turnovers35
66Second balls51
111.6 كمDistance covered114.7 كم
5.3 كمSprint distance5.5 كم

🎯 Phases of play — in possession

49Build-up (unopposed)34
10Build-up (opposed)16
19Progression14
13Final third15
5Long ball5
9Attacking transition12
0Counter attack1
8Set piece8

🛡️ Out of possession

7High press7
4Mid press2
0Low press0
4High block5
24Mid block25
19Low block15
5Recovery4
12Defensive transition9
7Counter-press8

🏃 Physical data

401Sprints444
1330High-speed runs1375
33 كم/سTop speed32 كم/س

⚡ Fastest: Pavel SULC 33 · Julian QUINONES 32 km/h

👥 Both squads · tap a player for full stats

👥 Czech Republic

#1 · Matej KOVAR4.7 km · 23.4 km/h
🏃 Physical
4.7Dist (km)
23.4Top speed
1Sprints
4HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
14Att
6Comp
43%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 1 · Over 12 — Type: Pass 14 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#3 · Tomas HOLES6.8 km · 32.5 km/h
🏃 Physical
6.8Dist (km)
32.5Top speed
20Sprints
73HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
7Att
6Comp
86%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 5 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 7 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#4 · Robin HRANAC9.8 km · 27.9 km/h
🏃 Physical
9.8Dist (km)
27.9Top speed
18Sprints
98HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
9Att
6Comp
67%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 4 · Over 3 — Type: Pass 8 · Cross 1 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Outswing 1

📋 Full technical profile
#5 · Vladimir COUFAL11 km · 30.1 km/h
🏃 Physical
11Dist (km)
30.1Top speed
50Sprints
133HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
18Att
9Comp
50%Acc

Dir: Through 3 · Around 4 · Over 11 — Type: Pass 14 · Cross 4 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
4Total

Outswing 4

📋 Full technical profile
#7 · Ladislav KREJCI10.6 km · 26 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.6Dist (km)
26Top speed
26Sprints
110HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
26Att
22Comp
85%Acc

Dir: Through 6 · Around 16 · Over 4 — Type: Pass 26 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#9 · Adam HLOZEK7.3 km · 32.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
7.3Dist (km)
32.7Top speed
25Sprints
80HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
3Att
3Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 1 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#12 · Lukas CERV9.3 km · 28.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
9.3Dist (km)
28.7Top speed
27Sprints
116HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
4Att
3Comp
75%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 0 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 3 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Driven 1

📋 Full technical profile
#15 · Pavel SULC10.2 km · 33 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.2Dist (km)
33Top speed
44Sprints
134HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
3Att
1Comp
33%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 1 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#18 · Michal SADILEK11.4 km · 29.8 km/h
🏃 Physical
11.4Dist (km)
29.8Top speed
43Sprints
174HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
11Att
7Comp
64%Acc

Dir: Through 3 · Around 2 · Over 6 — Type: Pass 10 · Cross 1 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
2Total

Inswing 1 · Driven 1

📋 Full technical profile
#21 · David DOUDERA10.5 km · 29.2 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.5Dist (km)
29.2Top speed
34Sprints
114HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
17Att
11Comp
65%Acc

Dir: Through 6 · Around 3 · Over 8 — Type: Pass 15 · Cross 0 · Prog 2

🎯 Crosses
4Total

Inswing 1 · Outswing 2 · Lofted 1

📋 Full technical profile
#26 · Denis VISINSKY7 km · 32.1 km/h
🏃 Physical
7Dist (km)
32.1Top speed
46Sprints
92HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
2Att
2Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 2 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#10 · Patrik SCHICK3.4 km · 26 km/h
🏃 Physical
3.4Dist (km)
26Top speed
15Sprints
46HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
0Att
0Comp
0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#17 · Lukas PROVOD4.5 km · 31 km/h
🏃 Physical
4.5Dist (km)
31Top speed
22Sprints
62HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
6Att
5Comp
83%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 5 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 6 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#19 · Tomas CHORY1.2 km · 28.3 km/h
🏃 Physical
1.2Dist (km)
28.3Top speed
10Sprints
19HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
1Att
0Comp
0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 1 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#22 · Tomas SOUCEK2.5 km · 28.5 km/h
🏃 Physical
2.5Dist (km)
28.5Top speed
10Sprints
43HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
0Att
0Comp
0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#24 · Alexandr SOJKA1.5 km · 26.8 km/h
🏃 Physical
1.5Dist (km)
26.8Top speed
10Sprints
32HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
1Att
1Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 1 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Inswing 1

📋 Full technical profile

👥 Mexico

#1 · Raul RANGEL4.3 km · 24.8 km/h
🏃 Physical
4.3Dist (km)
24.8Top speed
1Sprints
8HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
10Att
5Comp
50%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 10 — Type: Pass 10 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#2 · Jorge SANCHEZ11.3 km · 30.8 km/h
🏃 Physical
11.3Dist (km)
30.8Top speed
58Sprints
133HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
11Att
10Comp
91%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 6 · Over 3 — Type: Pass 11 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
4Total

Inswing 1 · Outswing 3

📋 Full technical profile
#3 · Cesar MONTES9.2 km · 30.8 km/h
🏃 Physical
9.2Dist (km)
30.8Top speed
21Sprints
81HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
6Att
6Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 3 · Around 2 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 6 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#4 · Edson ALVAREZ10.8 km · 29.8 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.8Dist (km)
29.8Top speed
34Sprints
135HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
11Att
6Comp
55%Acc

Dir: Through 4 · Around 4 · Over 3 — Type: Pass 11 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Lofted 1

📋 Full technical profile
#7 · Luis ROMO7.8 km · 30.4 km/h
🏃 Physical
7.8Dist (km)
30.4Top speed
36Sprints
110HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
6Att
4Comp
67%Acc

Dir: Through 3 · Around 2 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 6 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Lofted 1

📋 Full technical profile
#15 · Israel REYES10.5 km · 30.2 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.5Dist (km)
30.2Top speed
26Sprints
107HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
10Att
9Comp
90%Acc

Dir: Through 6 · Around 3 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 10 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#16 · Julian QUINONES11.4 km · 32 km/h
🏃 Physical
11.4Dist (km)
32Top speed
61Sprints
141HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
3Att
3Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 0 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#19 · Gilberto MORA8.5 km · 27.9 km/h
🏃 Physical
8.5Dist (km)
27.9Top speed
37Sprints
123HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
8Att
6Comp
75%Acc

Dir: Through 5 · Around 3 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 7 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#20 · Mateo CHAVEZ8.5 km · 31.3 km/h
🏃 Physical
8.5Dist (km)
31.3Top speed
41Sprints
96HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
9Att
7Comp
78%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 5 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 7 · Cross 0 · Prog 2

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Push 1

📋 Full technical profile
#22 · Guillermo MARTINEZ7.1 km · 29.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
7.1Dist (km)
29.7Top speed
37Sprints
76HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
0Att
0Comp
0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Lofted 1

📋 Full technical profile
#25 · Roberto ALVARADO11.2 km · 26.4 km/h
🏃 Physical
11.2Dist (km)
26.4Top speed
31Sprints
147HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
18Att
10Comp
56%Acc

Dir: Through 5 · Around 4 · Over 9 — Type: Pass 15 · Cross 2 · Prog 1

🎯 Crosses
2Total

Inswing 2

📋 Full technical profile
#13 · Guillermo OCHOA1.1 km · 18.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
1.1Dist (km)
18.7Top speed
0Sprints
5HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
7Att
3Comp
43%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 7 — Type: Pass 7 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#8 · Alvaro FIDALGO3.3 km · 31.1 km/h
🏃 Physical
3.3Dist (km)
31.1Top speed
22Sprints
57HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
2Att
1Comp
50%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 1 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Outswing 1

📋 Full technical profile
#11 · Santiago GIMENEZ3.5 km · 29.8 km/h
🏃 Physical
3.5Dist (km)
29.8Top speed
14Sprints
52HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
0Att
0Comp
0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#18 · Obed VARGAS4 km · 28.2 km/h
🏃 Physical
4Dist (km)
28.2Top speed
17Sprints
79HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
0Att
0Comp
0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#23 · Jesus GALLARDO2.1 km · 30.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
2.1Dist (km)
30.7Top speed
8Sprints
25HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
1Att
1Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 1 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile

Source: FIFA Training Centre — Post-Match Summary (value in parentheses = on target / completed / direct).

📄 Official FIFA report Open the full report (PDF) ↗ 🌟 Player of the Match J. Sánchez Mexico ★ 8.6

⚡ Match events

  1. 55' Mateo Chávez
  2. 61' Julián Quiñones
  3. 64' Edson Álvarez 📋 a bad foul
  4. 90' Álvaro Fidalgo
👕 Lineup · tap to view

Czech Republic 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  1. Matej Kovár
  2. Vladimír Coufal
  3. David Doudera
  4. Ladislav Krejcí
  5. Robin Hranác
  6. Tomás Holes
  7. Lukás Cerv
  8. Michal Sadílek
  9. Adam Hlozek
  10. Pavel Sulc
  11. Denis Visinský

Substitutes

  • Lukás Provod
  • David Zima
  • Jaroslav Zelený
  • Lukás Hornícek
  • Hugo Sochurek
  • Tomás Chorý
  • Stepán Chaloupek
  • Patrik Schick
  • Jan Kuchta
  • Mojmír Chytil
  • Tomás Soucek
  • Vladimír Darida
  • Jindrich Stanek
  • Alexandr Sojka

Mexico 4-3-3

Starting XI

  1. Raúl Rangel
  2. Jorge Sánchez
  3. Mateo Chávez
  4. Edson Álvarez
  5. César Montes
  6. Israel Reyes
  7. Gilberto Mora
  8. Luis Romo
  9. Guillermo Martínez
  10. Roberto Alvarado
  11. Julián Quiñones

Substitutes

  • Jesús Gallardo
  • Johan Vásquez
  • Orbelín Pineda
  • Érik Lira
  • César Huerta
  • Raúl Jiménez
  • Luis Chávez
  • Armando González
  • Alexis Vega
  • Guillermo Ochoa
  • Obed Vargas
  • Brian Gutiérrez
  • Álvaro Fidalgo
  • Santiago Gimenez
  • Carlos Acevedo

📋 Match officials & info

  • 🌐 Match number 5 of 104
  • 🏆 Stage Group A
  • 🧑‍⚖️ Main referee Yael Falcón (الأرجنتين) 📋 3 matches 🚫 20.7 fouls/m 🟨 1 cards/m Lenient Full stats ↗
  • 🚩 Assistant referees Maximiliano Del Yesso (الأرجنتين) · Facundo Rodríguez (الأرجنتين)
  • 📺 Video referee (VAR) TBA before kickoff
  • ⏱ Fourth official Cristián Garay (تشيلي)
  • 🟨 Yellow cards 01