Mexico have reestablished themselves as kings of Concacaf after winning the Concacaf Nations League and the Gold Cup , but they have more work to do in order to prove that they're ready for the World Cup in 2026. During the 2022 World Cup Mexico failed to advance from the group stage of the tournament for the first time since 1990, when they were banned from participating. You have to go back further to 1978 to find a World Cup that El Tri participated in but failed to get out of the group stage in. But despite their success in getting out of the group, Mexico hasn't made it past the round of 16 since 1986. another dubious streak that they hope to end in a World Cup on home soil.

How to watch Mexico vs. Japan, odds

Date : Saturday, Sep. 6 | Time : 10 p.m. ET

Location : Oakland-

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