Mexico has emerged as the leader of Group A, securing a spot in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. El Tri is set to face Ecuador in the Round of 32 in Mexico City on June 30th, with the match airing on FOX.
If Mexico advances, it will go on to play the winner of the England vs. DR Congo matchup in the Round of 16. With the stage now set, FanDuel Sportsbook has released the betting odds for the upcoming Round of 32 matchup.
Betting Odds
The current moneyline odds are: Mexico: +120 (bet $10 to win $22 total), Ecuador: +290 (bet $10 to win $39 total), and Draw: +190 (bet $10 to win $29 total). To advance, Mexico is at -182 (bet $10 to win $15.49 total), while Ecuador is at +148 (bet $10 to win $24.80 total).
This marks the fourth time Mexico has topped the group stage of a World Cup, with previous instances occurring in 1986, 1994, and 2002. Following its 3-0 win over Czechia, Mexico remains unbeaten in World Cup group games at home, boasting a 7-2-0 record.
Mexico's World Cup odds have shifted significantly, from +6500 to win the tournament before the start, to now +4500 after winning its first three matches without conceding a goal.
Looking ahead, the updated odds for Mexico's stage of elimination are: Last 32: +125, Last 16: +140, Quarterfinals: +600, Semifinals: +1400, Runner-up: +2700, and Outright winner: +5000.
Mexico's World Cup History
Mexico has a long history in the World Cup, with its past results including: 1930: Group stage, 1934: Did not qualify, 1938: Withdrew, 1950: Group stage, 1954: Group stage, 1958: Group stage, 1962: Group stage, 1966: Group stage, 1970: Quarterfinals, 1974: Did not qualify, 1978: Group stage, 1982: Did not qualify, 1986: Quarterfinals, 1990: Banned, 1994: Round of 16, 1998: Round of 16, 2002: Round of 16, 2006: Round of 16, 2010: Round of 16, 2014: Round of 16, 2018: Round of 16, 2022: Group stage, and 2026: TBD.
