State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Kickoff: 7:00 PM MT / 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Group Stage Match
VENUE: STATE FARM STADIUM
Location: 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, AZ
Capacity: ~73,000 (World Cup configuration)
Surface: Hybrid grass
Roof: Retractable — expected closed due to extreme heat
Pitch Profile: Smooth, fast surface ideal for possession‑based teams and high‑tempo transitions
This is one of the most modern indoor venues in the tournament. With the roof closed, conditions will be controlled and consistent, favoring technical sides like Mexico.
WEATHER FORECAST — GLENDALE, AZ
(Roof expected closed — weather will not affect play)
Temperature: 108°F
Humidity: 12%
Wind: 10 mph
Chance of Rain: 0%
INJURY REPORT
Czech Republic
Patrik Schick — ACTIVE
Tomáš Souček — ACTIVE
Adam Hložek — ACTIVE
Vladimír Coufal — ACTIVE
Antonín Barák — OUT (ankle)
David Zima — OUT (knee)
Mexico
Hirving “Chucky” Lozano — ACTIVE
Santiago Giménez — ACTIVE
Edson Álvarez — ACTIVE
Luis Chávez — ACTIVE
César Montes — OUT (hamstring)
Julián Araujo — ACTIVE
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
Patrik Schick (CZE) vs Johan Vásquez (MEX)
Schick’s aerial dominance and clinical finishing make him the Czech Republic’s most dangerous weapon. Vásquez must stay tight and avoid giving Schick space in the box.
Edge: Czech Republic (slight)
Tomáš Souček (CZE) vs Edson Álvarez (MEX)
A physical, tactical midfield battle. Souček excels in second‑ball situations and late runs, while Álvarez anchors Mexico’s defensive structure.
Edge: Even
Hirving Lozano (MEX) vs Vladimír Coufal (CZE)
Lozano’s pace and direct dribbling will test Coufal, who is strong defensively but can be exposed by elite speed.
Edge: Mexico
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
Czech Republic
Record (Last 5): W‑D‑L‑W‑D
Goals: 6 scored, 4 conceded
Trend: Compact defensively; reliant on Schick for goals
Strength: Set pieces, physicality, disciplined shape
Weakness: Limited creativity in open play
Mexico
Record (Last 5): W‑W‑D‑L‑W
Goals: 8 scored, 5 conceded
Trend: Attack improving; midfield cohesion strong
Strength: Wing play, tempo control, technical quality
Weakness: Vulnerable to crosses and aerial duels
SERIES HISTORY
All‑Time Meetings: Mexico lead 2–1
Last Meeting: Mexico 1–0 Czech Republic (Friendly, 2022)
World Cup Meetings: First‑ever competitive matchup
BETTING TRENDS
Czech Republic
Under has hit in 7 of last 10 competitive matches
Scored first in 5 of last 7
4–1–1 vs CONCACAF opponents since 2016
Mexico
Over has hit in 5 of last 7
Scored 2+ goals in 6 of last 8
6–3–1 in last 10 matches vs UEFA opponents
Neutral Trends
Closed‑roof matches at State Farm Stadium historically favor higher‑tempo games
Mexico’s technical midfield thrives on fast surfaces
MATCH ODDS
Czech Republic + 270
Mexico – 105
Draw + 285
Over 2.5 + 105 Under 2.5 – 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 23, 2026
