Overview
- Paraguay won 2-1 at the Alamodome, with Antonio Sanabria’s 48th-minute goal awarded after VAR, Raúl Jiménez equalizing from the spot in the 54th minute, and Damián Bobadilla restoring the lead in the 56th minute.
- Mexico dominated possession at 72.2% but was outshot 14-9, with Luis Malagón making five saves to Orlando Gill’s two in another display of possession without cutting edge.
- Boos targeted Malagón throughout, and play briefly paused late after a discriminatory chant as stadium boards displayed the message “No place for homophobia.”
- Javier Aguirre said some players “want to but maybe can’t” and reiterated he is still searching for an ideal XI and better build-up play.
- Mexico’s staff plans a February mini-camp for Liga MX players and March friendlies against Portugal and possibly Belgium, pending confirmation, after closing 2025 without a win since the July 6 Gold Cup final.