Overview
- Edson Álvarez exited in the first half with an injury for Mexico and was replaced by Erik Lira.
- César Montes was sent off in second-half stoppage time, leaving Mexico to finish with 10 men.
- Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu praised Mexico’s organization, calling them very disciplined and difficult to break down.
- Mexico coach Javier Aguirre described the game as even and said the draw was a fair result in his reunion against a Japan team he once managed.
- Japan next face the United States in Columbus on Tuesday, while Mexico play South Korea in Nashville as World Cup preparations continue.