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Mexico will face South Africa, South Korea and a currently undetermined European opponent in the 2026 World Cup group stage.
Mexico is optimistic about advancing in the 2026 World Cup after being drawn against South Africa, South Korea, and a yet-to-be-determined European team.
The Mexico national soccer team faces South Korea in an international friendly on Sept. 9 at Geodis Park in Nashville, Tennessee. The game between Mexico and South Korea is part of the MexTour, Mexico's annual series of friendlies in the United States.
Mexico's Edoson Álvarez said that playing at home will also help the team try to at least reach the quarterfinals.