Mexico enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Group A favorites at 57.5% implied probability, buoyed by co-host status, home matches at Estadio Azteca and Guadalajara, and a deeper squad under Javier Aguirre. Recent open training sessions and friendlies have highlighted pragmatic tactics focused on pressing and transitions, with key players like Edson Álvarez available. South Korea sits at 20.5% on the back of an unbeaten qualifying campaign and consistent international pedigree, facing Czechia in their opener. Czechia at 17.5% brings European organization and recent form, while South Africa at 6.2% remains the clear underdog despite CAF qualification, ranked around 60th globally with limited depth. Group matches begin June 11, with the top two advancing in the expanded format.