Mexico’s 2026 World Cup Cycle Opens With Suriname Clash

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The Tricolor will begin its new World Cup cycle in 2026 under Diego Cocca, marking the first match of a revamped national team program.

Mexico faces Suriname in 2023 as the start of a fresh cycle led by the Argentina-born coach Diego Cocca, who aims to restore the national team to the forefront of the region and major international competitions.

The squad will travel to Paramaribo, Suriname, to play at the Flora Stadium, a venue that will host this important early encounter of the cycle.

For fans following GOAL, this match against Suriname is available to view on March 26, with coverage options across multiple platforms.

WHAT TIME IS SURINAME VS MEXICO?

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The kickoff is scheduled for 18:00 Central Mexico Time. Viewers can watch on Channel 5, Azteca 7, and TUDN.

AND ON OTHER SCHEDULES?

Although much of Mexico operates on Central Mexico Time, other regions observe different time zones. Below is a quick guide to local times so fans can catch the action without confusion.

Central Time applies to San Luis Potosí, Aguascalientes, Campeche, Chiapas, Coahuila, Colima, Mexico City, Durango, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacán, Morelos, Nuevo León, Oaxaca, Puebla, Querétaro, Tabasco, Tamaulipas, Tlaxcala, Veracruz, Yucatán, and Zacatecas.

In the northwest, including Baja California; the Pacific region covering Baja California Sur, Colima, Chihuahua, Nayarit, Sinaloa, and Sonora; and finally the southeast areas such as Quintana Roo and Yucatán, viewers may see different local times.

OPEN OR PAY A CHANNEL?

Fans have good news: this match can be watched on free-to-air television or via streaming services, making it accessible to a broad audience.

HOW TO SEE SURINAME VS MEXICO ONLINE?

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Mexican viewers can stream the game on ViX by logging in and ensuring a stable internet connection.

HOW TO SEE SURINAME VS MEXICO IN APPS?

In Mexico, the ViX and TUDN apps are available for Android and iOS, providing convenient mobile access to the match.

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HOW WOULD THEY ALIGN?

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