Mexico Set For 2026 World Cup Warm-Up Matches

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The Mexican national team will finish its preparations for the 2026 World Cup with warm-up matches against Ghana, Australia, and Serbia, officials announced on Tuesday. Mexico will host Ghana on May 22 and then play Australia at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on May 30. They will return to Mexico to take on Serbia on June 4 before beginning their World Cup campaign on June 11 against South Africa.

Why it matters

These warm-up matches will be crucial for Mexico to fine-tune their squad and tactics ahead of the World Cup, which they are hosting. The games against tough opponents like Ghana, Australia, and Serbia will provide valuable experience and help identify any areas that need improvement before the tournament starts.

The details

Mexico's final World Cup warm-up schedule includes matches against Ghana, Australia, and Serbia. The Ghana match will be held in Mexico on May 22, followed by the Australia game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on May 30. Mexico will then host Serbia on June 4 before opening the World Cup against South Africa on June 11 at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

• Mexico will face Ghana on May 22.
• Mexico will play Australia at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on May 30.
• Mexico will host Serbia on June 4.
• Mexico begins its World Cup campaign on June 11 against South Africa.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Mexican national team will host Iceland on February 25 in Querétaro and Portugal in Mexico City on March 28, before facing Belgium on March 31 in Chicago, as part of their World Cup preparations.