Mexico have already clinched Group A with a perfect 6 points (W 2–0 South Africa · W 1–0 South Korea), while Czechia are on the brink of elimination with just 1 point (L 1–2 South Korea · D 1–1 South Africa). Czechia absolutely MUST WIN — but face the toughest possible challenge: winning in Mexico City at 2,250m altitude, inside the unbeaten WC fortress of Estadio Banorte (FIFA: Mexico City Stadium), in front of 87,500 passionate fans. Koubek himself admitted his side "can't cope 100%" at altitude from their 180m Dallas base. Without suspended winger Pavel Šulc (2nd yellow vs South Korea), Czechia's attack is blunted further. Patrik Schick — with only 2 shots total in the tournament — must deliver. Mexico rotate: Guillermo Ochoa gets his historic 6th WC appearance in a farewell start; Giménez starts ahead of Jiménez; Álvarez rested. Even with rotation, Mexico's quality and altitude edge is decisive. Sources: Squawka & SportsMole predict Mexico 2–1; RotoWire & SI predict 1–1 Draw; Sportskeeda & Khelnow predict Czechia 1–2 Mexico; Dimers model: Mexico 47.8% / Draw 27.1% / Czechia 25.1%; Keepstandings Poisson: Mexico 57% / Draw 27% / Czechia 16%, most likely score 0–1. Our consensus: Mexico win 1–0 — a narrow, controlled fortress win sealed at altitude.