Mexico enters the 2026 World Cup as co-hosts with a FIFA ranking of 15th and favorable early fixtures in Group A, underpinning the 55.5% implied probability traders assign to them topping the pool. Recent friendlies, including a 5-1 win over Serbia and shutouts against Australia and Ghana, reflect solid preparation under Javier Aguirre, while home crowds and roster depth featuring players like Raúl Jiménez bolster expectations. South Korea, ranked 25th with attacking talent including Son Heung-min, sits at 21.5% amid consistent AFC qualification form and prior World Cup experience. Czechia at 18.5% and South Africa at 6.3% trail due to lower rankings (41st and 60th) and limited recent high-level results, though both retain upset potential in a compact group.