Mexico's World Cup Rivals: Czechia and Denmark in Playoff Finals

Mexico's national team already knows two of its rivals for the 2026 World Cup: South Africa and South Korea. Mexico, led by Javier Aguirre, will be in Group A, which is not yet fully formed. The winner of the playoff match between Czechia and Denmark will also join this group. "It has been 20 years since our last World Cup appearance, and we will do everything possible to get there," said Czech player Tomas Soucek. Meanwhile, the Danish team showed their strength by crushing North Macedonia 4-0, making the upcoming duel crucial for the 'tricolor'. On other days, the winners of the intercontinental playoffs will be determined: Jamaica vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo and Iraq vs. Bolivia. The Czechia vs. Denmark match is scheduled for 12:45 PM Central Time Mexico and will be broadcast in Mexico on Sky Sports. The game will be played at Epet Arena in Prague, giving the Czechs the home advantage. On the same day, March 31, other playoff finals will also take place, including Italy vs. Bosnia, Sweden vs. Poland, and Turkey vs. Kosovo. Czechia reached the final by drawing with Northern Ireland and winning the penalty shootout. The Czech team has not been able to qualify for the World Cup since 2006. The Danish team, for its part, has lost only one of its seven matches this season.