Mexico Secures Three Friendlies Ahead of 2026 World Cup

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Mexico's national soccer team has reportedly finalized three friendly matches against Australia, Ghana, and Serbia in the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the country will co-host. The team will also play friendlies against Iceland and Portugal in the coming months as part of their pre-tournament preparations.

Why it matters

As one of the three host nations for the 2026 World Cup, Mexico is under pressure to field a competitive team and put on a strong showing for the tournament. These friendlies will allow the team to fine-tune their tactics and chemistry ahead of the global event.

The details

According to reports, two of the three friendlies against Australia, Ghana, and Serbia will be held in Mexico, while the third will take place at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Mexico will also face Iceland on February 25 and Portugal during the March international break as part of their World Cup prep. The team is led by head coach Javier Aguirre.

• Mexico will play Iceland on February 25 at Estadio Corregidora in Queretaro.
• During the March international break, Mexico will face Portugal at Estadio Azteca.
• The three friendlies against Australia, Ghana, and Serbia will take place in the days leading up to the start of the 2026 World Cup.

What’s next

Mexico will kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 11 at Estadio Azteca, where they will face South Africa in the Group A opener. They will then play South Korea on June 18 in Guadalajara before concluding group play on June 24 against a yet-to-be-determined European opponent.