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Mexico Confirms September, October Friendlies Abroad and Plans Three Home Tests at 2026 Venues

Mexico’s federation is using these international friendlies to finalize Javier Aguirre’s 26-player World Cup roster

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Los partidos de la Selección Mexicana en territorio nacional serían en octubre, noviembre y marzo de 2026.
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Overview

  • Mexico will face Japan and South Korea in September before hosting Colombia in October, completing the international phase of its pre-World Cup schedule.
  • An October friendly at Estadio Akron is expected to feature Ecuador, pending formal confirmation by the FMF.
  • A November match is planned at the Gigante de Acero in Monterrey, which would mark La Selección’s debut at the future World Cup venue.
  • In March, Mexico is slated to return to Estadio Azteca for a re-inaugural friendly that will test final stadium preparations.
  • Coach Javier Aguirre will use these matches to fine-tune his 26-player roster and assess player cohesion ahead of the June 11, 2026, opener at Estadio Azteca.