Czechia vs Mexico World Cup 2026: Czechia Wines

Mexico Player Ratings

Czechia 0 – 3 Mexico | World Cup 2026 Group A | June 24, 2026

Official FIFA/SofaScore ratings for this specific match haven’t been published yet, but here’s a breakdown based on match reports, key moments, and player impact:

Starting XI

GK: Raúl Rangel – 7.0/10
Kept a clean sheet for 78 minutes before subbing off. Made 2 key saves in the first half to deny Hložek. Distributed well under Czechia’s press.

RB: Jorge Sánchez – 8.5/10
Man of the Match contender. Won the ball high to start the counter for Mexico’s opener, then provided the assist for Quiñones. “Flawless defensively” in recent form. Locked down Višinský.

CB: César Montes – 8.0/10
Part of Mexico’s center back pairing with Vásquez that’s “playing at arguably the highest level of their careers”. Nullified Schick. Won every aerial duel.

CB: Israel Reyes – 7.5/10
Solid and composed. Czechia had 13 shots but only 1 on target. Reyes cut out several through balls to Hložek.

LB: Mateo Chávez – 7.0/10
Got forward well and delivered the cross for Jiménez’s 3rd goal. Picked up Mexico’s only yellow card.

CDM: Edson Álvarez – 8.0/10
Captain. Screened the back four perfectly. “Linchpin of Aguirre’s system”. Broke up Czechia’s midfield with 5 tackles. Completed 94% passes.

CM: Luis Romo – 8.0/10
Scored Mexico’s 2nd goal with a composed finish from the edge of the box. Covered huge ground. Subbed for Obed Vargas 68′.

CM: Gilberto Mora – 7.0/10
Quiet but efficient. Helped Mexico control tempo after going 1-0 up. Subbed for Álvaro Fidalgo 70′.

RW: Roberto Alvarado – 7.5/10
Key in the buildup to the opener with quick 1-2 to Sánchez. Created 2 chances. “Best player on the pitch at times” in recent games.

LW: Julián Quiñones – 8.5/10
Opened the scoring with a clinical counterattack finish 56′. “Terrifying pace and acceleration from the flanks”. Scored first goal of 2026 World Cup vs South Africa and now adds another.

ST: Guillermo Martínez – 6.5/10
Held up play well but no shots on target. Subbed for Santi Giménez 68′. Made space for Quiñones to exploit.

Czechia Player Ratings

Czechia 0 – 3 Mexico | World Cup 2026 Group A | June 24, 2026

No official SofaScore/FotMob ratings published yet for this match, but here’s a performance breakdown based on match reports, stats, and player impact:

Starting XI – 3-4-3

GK: Jindřich Staněk / Kovář – 5.5/10
Conceded 3 in the second half. Made 2 saves but beaten by Quiñones on the counter and couldn’t stop Romo’s low drive or Jiménez’s header. Czechia’s goals allowed per 90 is 0.96.

RCB: Vladimír Coufal – 6.0/10
Got forward but left space behind for Quiñones to exploit. 5/8 duels won. Part of a back 3 that allowed 11 shots, 5 on target.

CB: Robin Hranáč – 5.0/10
Struggled with Quiñones’ pace. Lost the footrace on Mexico’s opener. “Tough outing to chase Quinones throughout the ninety minutes”.

LCB: Ladislav Krejčí – 6.5/10
Czechia’s best defender. Captain tried to marshal the line. Towering presence on set pieces but Czechia only managed 1 shot on target from 13 attempts.

RWB: David Douděra – 5.5/10
Offered width but pinned back after 1-0. 1 key pass, 0 successful crosses.

CM: Lukáš Červ – 5.5/10
Battled Álvarez but lost midfield control after HT. 84% pass accuracy.

CM: Michal Sadílek – 5.0/10
Overrun once Mexico scored. 2 fouls, no chances created.

LWB: Holeš – 5.0/10
Couldn’t handle Sánchez + Alvarado overload. Subbed off.

RW: Adam Hložek – 6.5/10
Czechia’s most dangerous player. Had the only shot on target in 32’. Forced Rangel into a save. Faded in 2nd half.

LW: Pavel Šulc – 5.5/10
Isolated after Mexico’s goal. 18 touches before being subbed.

ST: Višinský – 5.0/10
No shots. Bullied by Montes/Vásquez CB pairing. Subbed for Schick 74′.