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With their executive structure now in place, AC Milan are working at full speed to make up for lost time and give Ruben Amorim his first reinforcements ahead of next season.
Czech Republic vs Mexico Official Lineups, Wednesday, 24 June 2026, World Cup Group A
Czech Republic vs Mexico Official Lineups, Wednesday, 24 June 2026, World Cup Group A
Here are the official starting lineups for the Czech Republic vs Mexico match on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, which is crucial for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A. Mexico has already clinched a place in the knockout stage and secured the top position in Group A, while the Czech Republic is in dire need of a victory to keep their hopes for the tournament alive.
FIFA Ranking
As they prepare for their Group A showdown, Mexico is ranked 15th in the world, while the Czech Republic holds the 40th position.
How are they positioned BEFORE Matchday 3?
Mexico: 6 points (2 wins in 2 matches) with no goals conceded. Their motivation is high to maintain a flawless record.
Czech Republic: 1 point from their initial two games (a 2-1 defeat to South Korea and a 1-1 draw against South Africa). They must earn points to compete for one of the top spots or to advance based on the third-place standings.
Head-to-Head
These two teams have seldom faced each other. Their only official encounter in recent history was a 2-1 win for the Czech Republic during the 2000 Lunar New Year Cup. Additionally, Mexico triumphed over Czechoslovakia with a score of 3-1 at the 1962 World Cup.
👉 2 Serie A players called up for 🇲🇽 the Mexico National team:
- AC Milan Santiago Gimenez.
- Genoa defender Johan Vasquez.
✅ No Serie A players in the 🇨🇿 Czech Republic National team for the World Cup 2026:
👉 Click here for Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams.
👉 Click here for 2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings.
Knockout
Possible knockout
🇨🇿 Czechia starting lineup: Matej Kovár, Ladislav Krejcí, Tomás Holes, Robin Hranác, David Doudera, Lukás Cerv, Michal Sadílek, Vladimír Coufal, Adam Hlozek, Denis Visinsky, Pavel Sulc.
Substitutes: Stepán Chaloupek, Patrik Schick, Alexandr Sojka, David Zima, Jindrich Stanek, Jaroslav Zeleny, Jan Kuchta, Lukás Provod, Hugo Sochurek, Tomás Soucek, Tomás Chory, Mojmír Chytil, Vladimír Darida, Lukás Hornícek.
🇲🇽 Mexico starting lineup: Raúl Rangel, César Montes, Mateo Chávez, Israel Reyes, Jorge Sánchez, Edson Álvarez, Gilberto Mora, Luis Romo, Julián Quiñones, Guillermo Martínez, Roberto Alvarado.
Substitutes: Alexis Vega, Guillermo Ochoa, Johan Vásquez, Brian Gutiérrez, Luis Chávez, Obed Vargas, Orbelín Pineda, Raúl Jiménez, Santiago Giménez, Carlos Acevedo, César Huerta, Armando González, Érik Lira, Álvaro Fidalgo, Jesús Gallardo.
Czech Republic
Mexico
Starting lineups
Substitutes
Mexico official starting lineup against Czech Republic
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Behind the scenes inside our World Cup locker room.
Where everything begins. 🇲🇽🔥#SomosMéxico pic.twitter.com/GwkpuDbqYy
— Mexican National Team (@miseleccionmxEN) June 24, 2026
Arriving for World Cup action. 🫡#SomosMéxico pic.twitter.com/hGMjlQZH5b
— Mexican National Team (@miseleccionmxEN) June 25, 2026
Mexico National World Cup 2026 Squad:
- Goalkeepers: Raul Rangel (Guadalajara), Guillermo Ochoa (AEL Limassol), Carlos Acevedo (Santos Laguna)
- Defenders: Jorge Sanchez (PAOK), Israel Reyes (Club America), Cesar Montes (Lokomotiv Moscow), Johan Vasquez (Genoa), Jesus Gallardo (Toluca), Mateo Chavez (AZ)
- Midfielders: Erik Lira (Cruz Azul), Orbelin Pineda (AEK Athens), Alvaro Fidalgo (Real Betis), Roberto Alvarado, Brian Gutierrez, Luis Romo (Guadalajara), Edson Alvarez (West Ham), Obed Vargas (Atletico Madrid), Gilberto Mora (Tijuana), Luis Chavez (Dynamo Moscow)
- Forwards: Cesar Huerta (Anderlecht), Alexis Vega (Toluca), Julian Quinones (Al-Qadsiah), Guillermo Martinez (UNAM), Armando Gonzalez (Guadalajara), Santiago Gimenez (AC Milan), Raul Jimenez (Fulham)
Czechia World Cup 2026 Squad:
- Goalkeepers: Lukas Hornicek (Braga), Matej Kovar (PSV Eindhoven), Jindrich Stanek (Slavia Prague)
- Defenders: Vladimir Coufal (Hoffenheim), David Doudera (Slavia Prague), Tomas Holes (Slavia Prague), Robin Hranac (Hoffenheim), Stepan Chaloupek (Slavia Prague), David Jurasek (Slavia Prague), Ladislav Krejci (Wolverhampton), Jaroslav Zeleny (Sparta Prague), David Zima (Slavia Prague)
- Midfielders: Lukas Cerv (Viktoria Plzen), Vladimir Darida (Hradec Kralove), Lukas Provod (Slavia Prague), Michal Sadilek (Slavia Prague), Hugo Sochurek (Sparta Prague), Alexandr Sojka (Viktoria Plzen), Tomas Soucek (West Ham), Pavel Sulc (Olympique Lyonnais), Denis Visinsky (Viktoria Plzen)
- Forwards: Adam Hlozek (Hoffenheim), Tomas Chory (Slavia Prague), Mojmir Chytil (Slavia Prague), Jan Kuchta (Sparta Prague), Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen)
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World Cup Group A Matchday 3
🇨🇿 Czech Republic – Mexico 🇲🇽
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 24 at 9:00 PM ET.
Location: Estadio Azteca
Mexico City.
Referee: Yael Falcon Perez ARG
Assistant Referee 1: Maximiliano Del Yesso ARG
Assistant Referee 2: Facundo Rodriguez ARG
Fourth Official: Cristian Garay CHI
Reserve AR: José Retamal CHI
Video Assistant Referee: Juan Lara CHI
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1 : Rodolpho Toski BRA
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2 : Ivan Bebek CRO
2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings
2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings – 2026 FIFA World Cup Table
Presenting the standings for the 2026 World Cup Group Stage, which includes total wins, draws, losses, goals in favor, goals against, goal difference, and points.
✅ The standings for the World Cup 2026 also feature
⚽️ Leading goal scorers
🟨 Players with the most yellow cards
🟥 The highest number of red cards
as well as details on penalties, missed penalties, and more.
The top two teams from each of the twelve groups will move on to the Round of 32, along with the eight best third-place teams. Wishing all the best to Serie A and Serie B players representing their national teams.
Follow the live standings, fixtures, and results here. Check out the Group standings for the Men’s FIFA World Cup 2026.
👉 Click here for Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams.
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Group A
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | For | Against | Current form | Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mexico |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 0 | WWWWL | |
| 2 |
 South Africa |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | LDWL? | |
| 3 |
 Korea Republic |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | WLL?? | |
| 4 |
Czech Republic |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | LDL?? |
Group B
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | For | Against | Current form | Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Switzerland |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | WWWDL | |
| 2 |
 Canada |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 3 | DWLWL | |
| 3 |
 Bosnia and Herzegovina |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | DLWL? | |
| 4 |
 Qatar |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 | 2 | 10 | DLL?? |
Group C
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | For | Against | Current form | Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Brazil |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 1 | DWWWL | |
| 2 |
 Morocco |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 3 | WWDWL | |
| 3 |
 Scotland |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | WLL?? | |
| 4 |
 Haiti |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 | 2 | 8 | LLL?? |
Group D
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | For | Against | Current form | Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 USA |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 4 | WWLWL | |
| 2 |
 Australia |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | WLDD? | |
| 3 |
 Paraguay |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | LWDDL | |
| 4 |
 Turkey |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | LLW?? |
Group E
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | For | Against | Current form | Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Germany |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 4 | WWLD? | |
| 2 |
 Ivory Coast |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | WLWL? | |
| 3 |
 Ecuador |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | LDWL? | |
| 4 |
 Curaçao |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 | 1 | 9 | LDL?? |
Group F
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | For | Against | Current form | Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Netherlands |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 4 | DWWD? | |
| 2 |
 Japan |
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 3 | DWDL? | |
| 3 |
 Sweden |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 7 | WLDL? | |
| 4 |
 Tunisia |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 | 2 | 12 | LLL?? |
Group G
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | For | Against | Current form | Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Belgium |
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 2 | DWWWL | |
| 2 |
 Egypt |
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | DWDDL | |
| 3 |
 Iran |
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | DDD?? | |
| 4 |
 New Zealand |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 | 4 | 10 | DLL?? |
Group H
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | For | Against | Current form | Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Spain |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 0 | WWWWW | |
| 2 |
 Cape Verde |
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | DDDL? | |
| 3 |
 Uruguay |
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | DDL?? | |
| 4 |
 Saudi Arabia |
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | DLD?? |
Group I
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | For | Against | Current form | Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 France |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 2 | WWWLL | |
| 2 |
 Norway |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 7 | WLWWL | |
| 3 |
 Senegal |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 6 | LLWL? | |
| 4 |
 Iraq |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -11 | 0 | 1 | 12 | LLL?? |
Group J
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | For | Against | Current form | Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Argentina |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 1 | WWWWL | |
| 2 |
 Austria |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 6 | WLDL? | |
| 3 |
 Algeria |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | LWDL? | |
| 4 |
 Jordan |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 | 3 | 8 | LLL?? |
Group K
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | For | Against | Current form | Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Colombia |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 1 | WWDWD | |
| 2 |
 Portugal |
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 1 | DWDL? | |
| 3 |
 DR Congo |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | DLWL? | |
| 4 |
 Uzbekistan |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 | 2 | 11 | LLL?? |
Group L
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | For | Against | Current form | Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 England |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 2 | WWWLW | |
| 2 |
 Croatia |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | LWW?? | |
| 3 |
 Ghana |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | WDLL? | |
| 4 |
 Panama |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | LLL?? |
Knockout
Possible knockout
⚽️ Top Scorers
Penalties
⚽️ Own goals
❌ Missed Penalties
🟨 Most Yellow Cards
🟥 Most Red Cards
Colombia vs. DR Congo Official Lineups, Tuesday, 23 June 2026, World Cup Group K
Colombia vs. DR Congo Official Lineups, Tuesday, 23 June 2026, World Cup Group K
Here are the official starting lineups for Colombia and DR Congo on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in an important Group K match during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico. Colombia comes into this game after a solid 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan, while DR Congo achieved a remarkable 1-1 draw against Portugal.
FIFA Ranking
Colombia holds the 13th position in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking, whereas DR Congo is placed at 43rd.
👉 Serie A players in 🇨🇴 the Colombia National team:
- Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi
- Cagliari defender Yerry Mina
👉 No Serie A players in 🇨🇩 the DR Congo National team:
👉 Click here for Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams.
👉 Click here for 2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings.
Knockout
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🇨🇴 Colombia starting lineup: Camilo Vargas, Daniel Muñoz, Jhon Lucumí, Davinson Sánchez, Johan Mojica, Jefferson Lerma, Gustavo Puerta, Jhon Arias, James Rodríguez, Luis Díaz, Luis Suárez
Substitutes: Jaminton Campaz, Cucho Hernández, Álvaro Montero, Yerry Mina, Richard Ríos, Willer Ditta, Jorge Carrascal, Andrés Gómez, Deiver Machado, David Ospina, Santiago Arias, Jhon Córdoba, Juan Portilla, Juan Fernando Quintero, Kevin Castaño
🇨🇩 DR Congo starting lineup: Lionel Mpasi, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Steve Kapuadi, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Arthur Masuaku, Ngal’ayel Mukau, Samuel Moutoussamy, Edo Kayembe, Cédric Bakambu, Yoane Wissa
Substitutes: Aaron Tshibola, Matthieu Epolo, Théo Bongonda, Timothy Fayulu, Gaël Kakuta, Charles Pickel, Brian Cipenga, Simon Banza, Meschack Elia, Gédéon Kalulu, Joris Kayembe, Noah Sadiki, Dylan Batubinsika, Fiston Mayele, Nathanaël Mbuku
Colombia
DR Congo
Starting lineups
Substitutes
Colombia World Cup 2026 Squad:
- Goalkeepers: Camilo Vargas (Atlas), Alvaro Montero (Velez Sarsfield), David Ospina (Atletico Nacional).
- Defenders: Davinson Sanchez (Galatasaray), Jhon Lucumi (Bologna), Yerry Mina (Cagliari), Willer Ditta (Cruz Azul), Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace), Santiago Arias (Independiente), Johan Mojica (Mallorca), Deiver Machado (Nantes).
- Midfielders: Richard Rios (Benfica), Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace), Kevin Castano (River Plate), Juan Camilo Portilla (Athletico Paranaense), Gustavo Puerta (Racing de Santander), Jhon Arias (Palmeiras), Jorge Carrascal (Flamengo), Juan Fernando Quintero (River Plate), James Rodriguez (Minnesota United), Jaminton Campaz (Rosario Central)
- Forwards: Juan Camilo Hernandez (Real Betis), Luis Diaz (Bayern Munich), Luis Suarez (Sporting), Carlos Andres Gomez (Vasco da Gama), Jhon Cordoba (Krasnodar)
DR Congo World Cup 2026 Squad:
- Goalkeepers: Matthieu Epolo (Standard Liege), Timothy Fayulu (Noah), Lionel Mpasi (Le Havre)
- Defenders: Dylan Batubinsika (Larisa), Rocky Bushiri (Hibernian), Gedoon Kalulu (Aris Limassol), Steve Kapuadi (Widzew Lodz), Joris Kayembe (Racing Genk), Arthur Masuaku (Lens), Chancel Mbemba (Lille), Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham)
- Midfielders: Theo Bongonda (Spartak Moscow), Brian Cipenga (Castellon), Meshack Elia (Alanyaspor), Gael Kakuta (Larisa), Edo Kayembe (Watford), Nathanael Mbuku (Montpellier), Samuel Moutoussamy (Atromitos), Ngal’ayel Mukau (Lille), Charles Pickel (Espanyol), Noah Sadiki (Sunderland)
- Forwards: Cedric Bakambu (Real Betis), Simon Banza (Al Jazira), Fiston Mayele (Pyramids), Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United)
Colombia official starting lineup against DR Congo
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World Cup Group K Matchday 2
🇨🇴 Colombia – Congo 🇨🇩
Date: Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Location: Estadio Akron
Guadalajara, Mexico
Referee: Maurizio Mariani ITA.
Assistant Referee 1: Daniele Bindoni ITA
Assistant Referee 2: Alberto Tegoni ITA
Fourth Official: Juan Calderon CRC.
Reserve AR: Juan Carlos Mora CRC.
Video Assistant Referee: Marco Di Bello ITA.
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1 : Mohammed Obaid Khadim UAE
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2 :Carlos Del Cerro Grande ESP