Overview

• Mexico hosted Ecuador in a World Cup tune‑up at Estadio Akron on Oct. 14 with kickoff at 20:30 CDT, a non-qualifier between teams already set for 2026.
• Following the 4-0 loss to Colombia, Javier Aguirre implemented multiple changes, with outlets listing a new XI featuring Carlos Acevedo, César Montes, Johan Vásquez, Luis Chávez, Erik Lira, Marcel Ruiz, Charly Rodríguez, Julián Quiñones, Germán Berterame and Santiago Giménez.
• Raúl Jiménez missed out as he recovers from a rib injury sustained with Fulham, while Edson Álvarez was not called after Fenerbahçe asked that he remain to continue his recovery.
• Weak advance sales prompted a 50% cut in ticket prices on match day; early images showed sparse sections before attendance improved, with reports later indicating only a few thousand seats unsold.
• Mexico’s next friendlies are set for Uruguay on Nov. 15 at Santos Laguna and Paraguay on Nov. 18 at the Alamodome, with January domestic-only sessions potentially featuring club opponents Alianza, Comunicaciones or Olimpia as reported.