FC Mobile 26 A Nation’s Story: Mexico is now live. This event highlights Mexico’s football and gives you the chance to earn Shards, Players, and other resources.
In this guide, we will explain how the trivia system works and help you answer correctly to maximize your progress.
Event Duration: March 26, 2026 – Ongoing
Table of Contents
Trivia Chapter
One of the main parts of this event is the Trivia Chapter. In this chapter, you will answer questions about Mexico’s football to earn A Nation’s Story Shards 2. These shards can then be used in the Gallery Chapter to exchange for A Nation’s Story II players.
You can attempt the Trivia once per day. Reach the required accuracy to pass, and if you fail, you can try again. Complete all stages in your current level to earn the final reward and move up to the next level, with 3 levels in total.
Level: Beginner
Answer three questions daily. Aim for at least 33% accuracy in Challenge 1, 67% in Challenge 2, and 100% in Challenge 3.
Complete all three challenges in this level to earn 200 Rank Up Points as a milestone reward.
Challenge I
In Which year did Mexico play in the very first match of the first-ever FIFA World Cup?
Hint: They played against France in Uruguay.
Answer: 1930.
Which legendary Mexican goalkeeper was the first player in history to appear in five FIFA World Cup?
Hint: His nickname was “El Cinco Copas” (The Five Cups), achieving this between 1950 and 1966.
Answer: Antonio Carbajal.
Mexico hosted the FIFA World Cup in 1970. Which stage did they reach?
Hint: They lost 4-1 to Italy in Toluca.
Answer: Quarter-finals.
Challenge II
Who scored the acrobatic “scissor kick” goal against Bulgaria in the 1986 FIFA World Cup, often voted the most beautiful goal in Mexico’s history?
Hint: A plaque commemorating this goal exists at the Estadio Azteca.
Answer: Manuel Negrete.
Between 1994 and 2018, Mexico achieved a consistent but frustrating record. What was it?
Hint: This is often referred to as the “Curse of the Fifth Game.”
Answer: They were eliminated in the round of 16 seven consecutive times.
Who did Mexico defeat 1-0 in their opening game of the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
Hint: It was a historic victory against the defending World Champions, thanks to a Hirving Lozano goal.
Answer: Germany.
Challenge III
In the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Mexico was eliminated by the Netherlands after a controversial foul called on which player in stoppage time?
Hint: The phrase “No era penal” (It wasn’t a penalty) became a viral meme after this incident.
Answer: Arjen Robben.
Which team eliminated Mexico in the Round of 16 at the 2002 FIFA World Cup?
Hint: It is considered the most painful defeat in the history of their rivalry, known as the “Dos a Cero”.
Answer: USA.
Mexico won the FIFA Confederations Cup in 1999. Who did they beat in the final?
Hint: The match ended 4-3 and was played at the Estadio Azteca.
Answer: Brazil.
Level: Medium
Answer four questions daily. Aim for at least 50% accuracy in Challenge 1, 75% in Challenge 2, and 100% in Challenge 3.
Complete all three challenges in this level to earn 200 Rank Up Points as a milestone reward.
Challenge I
What is the nickname of the Mexico National Team?
Hint: It is short for “Tricolor,” referring to the three colors of their flag.
Answer: El Tri.
Which Mexican player scored in three consecutive FIFA World Cup (2010, 2014, 2018)?
Hint: He is Mexico’s all-time leading goalscorer across all competitions.
Answer: Javier “Chicharito” Hernández.
Which of the following team is in the same group with Mexico in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Hint: Both teams are in Group A.
Answer: South Africa.
Who was the coach of Mexico during the 2014 FIFA World Cup known for his passionate sideline celebrations?
Hint: His nickname is “El Piojo” (The Louse).
Answer: Miguel Herrera.
Challenge II
In 1998, Luis Hernandez scored a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer to secure qualification to the next round against which team?
Hint: The match ended 2 – 2.
Answer: Netherlands.
Which stadium is the historic home of the Mexico National Team?
Hint: It is the only stadium to have hosted two FIFA World Cup Finals (1970and 1986).
Answer: Estadio Azteca.
What was Mexico’s first-ever victory in a FIFA World Cup match?
Hint: The team, which was defeated by Mexico that year, finished the tournament in the 2nd place.
Answer: 1962 vs Czechoslovakia.
Which Mexican goalkeeper became famous for his colorful, self-designed jerseys in the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cup?
Hint: He was also known for occasionally playing as a striker.
Answer: Jorge Campos.
Challenge III
Mexico won the Olympic Gold Medal in football in 2012. Who did they defeat in the final?
Hint: Oribe Peralta scored both goals in the final at Wembley.
Answer: Brazil.
How many times has Mexico hosted the FIFA World Cup (prior to 2026)?
Hint: They stepped in as hosts in 1986 after Colombia resigned.
Answer: 2.
Which Argentine coach led Mexico during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, where they played a fantastic game but lost to Argentina in extra time?
Hint: He was known for his tactical discipline and superstitious beliefs (Feng Shui).
Answer: Ricardo La Volpe.
Who scored a header goal against Italy in the 2002 FIFA World Cup group stage?
Hint: He turned his head away from the goal while jumping to guide the ball into the far corner.
Answer: Jared Borgetti.
Level: Difficult
Answer five questions daily. Aim for at least 60% accuracy in Challenge 1, 85% in Challenge 2, and 100% in Challenge 3.
Complete all three challenges in this level to earn 300 A Nation’s Story Shards 2 and A Nation’s Story: Mexico logo as a milestone reward.
Challenge I
In the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, what did Guillermo Ochoa achieve in the match against Poland?
Hint: The match ended 0-0 largely due to this save.
Answer: He saved a penalty from Robert Lewandowski.
Which player is known for the “Cuauhtemina,” a trick where he hopped with the ball between his ankles to evade defenders?
Hint: He famously used this trick against South Korea in the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
Answer: Cuauhtemoc Blanco.
How many points did Mexico score in the 1978 FIFA World Cup?
Hint: It was considered the worst performance in the team history, losing to Tunisia, West Germany, and Poland.
Answer: 0.
Rafa Marquez shares the record for captaining a national team in the most FIFA World Cup. How many?
Hint: He wore the armband in 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018.
Answer: 5.
As of 2025, how many times has Mexico won the CONCACAF Gold Cup?
Hint: They are the most successful team in the history of the tournament.
Answer: 10.
Challenge II
In the 2006 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Argentina, who scored the extra-time screamer that eliminated Mexico?
Hint: It was a chest control and volley from outside the box.
Answer: Maxi Rodriguez.
Who was the first Mexican player to score in a FIFA World Cup (1930)?
Hint: He scored against France in a 4-1 loss.
Answer: Juan Carreno.
In what scenario would Mexico have advanced from the group in 2022 after their last group match against Saudi Arabia, depending on the Poland-Argentina result??
Hint: They won 2-1 but were eliminated on goal difference (and fair play points at one stage).
Answer: A win by a large goal difference.
Who scored the incredible free-kick goal against Saudi Arabia in the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
Hint: It was clocked as the most powerful shot of the grup stage.
Answer: Luis Chavez.
Against which team did Mexico secure their first-ever FIFA World Cup point (a draw)?
Hint: This happened in the 1958 FIFA World Cup in Sweden.
Answer: Wales.
Challenge III
Which Real Madrid legend scored in the 1986 FIFA World Cup for Mexico?
Hint: He is widely considered the greatest Mexican footballer of all time.
Answer: Hugo Sanchez.
What happened to Mexico in the 2022 FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1978?
Hint: This broke their strike of 7 consecutive Round of 16 appearances.
Answer: They failed to advance past the Group Stage.
In 2010, Mexico opened the FIFA World Cup against the host nation. Who was it?
Hint: Siphiwe Tshabalala scored the opener, and Rafa Marquez equalized.
Answer: South Africa.
Which Mexican defender played for Barcelona and won the Champions League twice?
Hint: He is known as “El Kaiser of Michoacan.”
Answer: Rafael Marquez.
Mexico will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Which two countries are they co-hosting with?
Hint: It will be the first FIFA World Cup hosted by three nations.
Answer: USA and Canada.
Shard Math Guide
In A Nation’s Story Part II, each nation gives around 300 Shards. With three more expected nations, Brazil, Italy, and Spain, you can get up to 1,800 A Nation’s Story Shards 2 in total.
Below is the breakdown:
| Nation | Shard |
|---|---|
| USA | 300 |
| Mexico | 300 |
| England | 300 |
| Brazil | 300 (expected) |
| Italy | 300 (expected) |
| Spain | 300 (expected) |
If you are patient and save your shards, you can get 1 or 2 top OVR players. Some of the best options include 116 OVR ST Hugo Sánchez (800 shards), 116 OVR CAM Bobby Charlton (1,250 shards), 116 OVR CAM Jude Bellingham (1,250 shards), and 116 OVR ST Wayne Rooney (1,000 shards), along with other top players from upcoming nations.
Lower OVR players cost fewer shards, but they will become outdated faster, especially with the Team of the Season event expected at the end of April, which will increase the OVR cap.
Gallery
Here is the list of featured players from Mexico and the number of shards you need to claim them using A Nation’s Story Shards 2.
| Player | Pos. | OVR | Shard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sánchez | ST | 116 | 800 |
| Marquez | CB | 116 | 800 |
| Álvarez | CDM | 116 | 800 |
| Jiménez | ST | 116 | 800 |
| Mora | CAM | 115 | 500 |
| Vega | LW | 115 | 500 |
| Gallardo | LB | 115 | 500 |
| Lozano | LW | 115 | 500 |
| Ochoa | GK | 114 | 300 |
| Lira | CDM | 114 | 300 |
| Alvarado | RM | 114 | 300 |
| Vásquez | CB | 114 | 300 |
| Berterame | ST | 113 | 200 |
| Rangel | GK | 113 | 200 |
| Reyes | RB | 113 | 200 |
| Montes | CB | 112 | 100 |
| Sánchez | RB | 112 | 100 |
Players
Below are the Nation’s Story: Mexico Players and their refresh times. All times are after daily reset (01:00 UTC) and repeat every two hours.
| Player | Pos. | OVR | Refresh Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sánchez | ST | 116 | 1:06:41 |
| Márquez | CB | 116 | 1:06:43 |
| Álvarez | CDM | 116 | 0:36:41 |
| Jiménez | ST | 116 | 0:36:43 |
| Mora | CAM | 115 | 0:36:45 |
| Vega | LW | 115 | 0:36:47 |
| Gallardo | LB | 115 | 0:36:49 |
| Lozano | LW | 115 | 0:36:51 |
| Ochoa | GK | 114 | 0:36:53 |
| Lira | CDM | 114 | 0:36:55 |
| Alvarado | RM | 114 | 0:36:57 |
| Vásquez | CB | 114 | 0:36:59 |
| Berterame | ST | 113 | 0:37:01 |
| Rangel | GK | 113 | 0:37:03 |
| Reyes | RB | 113 | 0:37:05 |
| Montes | CB | 112 | 0:37:07 |
| Sánchez | RB | 112 | 0:37:09 |
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300
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Are there now shards in the nation story us/ mexico event?
Yes
Will the Mexico chapter close when Brazil comes next?
So far, six nations have already been released in the A Nation’s Story event, and none of them have been closed yet.
No section for the new live event “Dream Chasers” UCL…?
I was waiting for your new post yesterday.
Sorry, I’ve been busy with real life. I’ve published the guide now.
Good work, and welcome back.
Waiting for the UCL guide
Check it out here https://www.fifamobileguide.com/uefa-dreamchasers
Pls make more shards available