Javier Aguirre will lead Mexico in the 2026 World Cup opener at Estadio Azteca. The announcement confirms the former national team coach will return to the dugout for the tournament's opening match on home soil.
The fixture marks the first time Mexico has hosted a World Cup opener since 1970, though no further details about the opponent or specific date have been released. Aguirre, who previously managed the national side in two separate stints, takes charge of a team that will play its first match at the iconic stadium in Mexico City.
