The national team will debut on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City, facing South Africa in the opening match.
Mexico’s group consists of South Africa, South Korea, and the winner of Playoff 4. The Mexican National Team’s second match will be against South Korea on June 18 at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara.
Playoff 4, which will determine Mexico’s final opponent in the group stage, will be contested between Denmark, North Macedonia, Czech Republic, and Ireland.
Traveling to Mexico City involves varying costs depending on the departure point and the type of accommodation chosen. For domestic flights, a round-trip ticket from Guadalajara to Mexico City ranges from 1,500 to 2,500 Mexican pesos, which is approximately $82 to $138 USD. From Monterrey, the average price ranges from 2,000 to 3,500 Mexican pesos, approximately $110 to $193 USD. From Cancún, a round-trip flight costs between 2,500 and 4,000 Mexican pesos, equivalent to approximately $138 to $220 USD.
Regarding international flights, a round-trip flight from Buenos Aires to Mexico City can be found for between 13,900 and 20,000 Mexican pesos, or about $765 to $1,101 USD, depending on how far in advance you book and the airline. For flights from the United States, a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Mexico City typically costs between 6,000 and 9,000 Mexican pesos, equivalent to about $330 to $495 USD. From New York, round-trip flights range from 7,500 to 12,000 Mexican pesos, or between $413 and $661 USD.
As for lodging, a three-star hotel in the city center can cost around 1,900 Mexican pesos per night, about $105 USD, for two people. A four-star hotel in areas like Reforma reaches prices close to 2,700 Mexican pesos per night, equivalent to $149 USD. Among five-star hotels, it’s possible to find rates of 2,200 Mexican pesos per night, around $121 USD, for two people. Prices can fluctuate depending on the season, location, and how far in advance you book. Staying in hostels or shared rooms through platforms like Airbnb is more economical, with options starting at 400 Mexican pesos, about $22 USD per night.
Traveling to Guadalajara from various points in Mexico and abroad varies in cost depending on the origin and hotel category. For domestic flights, a round-trip ticket from Mexico City to Guadalajara costs around 1,350 Mexican pesos, equivalent to $74 USD, while from Toluca the price starts at 1,043 Mexican pesos, approximately $57 USD. For international flights, a round-trip from Los Angeles to Guadalajara starts at 10,993 Mexican pesos, equivalent to $605 USD, while from Houston the average fare is around 9,085 Mexican pesos, or about $500 USD. For those coming from Buenos Aires, Argentina, round-trip tickets start at 18,488 Mexican pesos, which is approximately $1,017 USD, although this route includes at least one layover.
As for accommodations, hotel prices in Guadalajara depend on the category and the season. On average, a night in a two-star hotel costs around 654 Mexican pesos, about $36 USD. In three-star hotels, the nightly rate is around 1,398 Mexican pesos, approximately $77 USD. For five-star hotels, the average cost reaches 3,852 Mexican pesos, equivalent to $212 USD. During peak periods, such as the Guadalajara International Book Fair, prices can increase. For example, the Ibis Guadalajara Expo Hotel has rates of around 4,064 Mexican pesos per night, or $224 USD, and the Riu Plaza Guadalajara Hotel offers rooms starting at 1,805 Mexican pesos per night, approximately $99 USD.
All prices are calculated using an exchange rate of 18.17 Mexican pesos per dollar for December 2025. Booking in advance and comparing different airlines and hotels are key to securing the best rates and availability, especially during event or holiday seasons.
Source: infobae
