Overview
- Mexico play their final 2025 friendly against Paraguay at the Alamodome, with coach Javier Aguirre saying he plans up to seven changes after the 0-0 vs. Uruguay that drew boos for goalkeeper Raúl Rangel.
- Peru meet Chile in Sochi under interim coach Manuel Barreto, with Chile’s Nicolás Córdova calling Peru tactically hard to read and noting possible minutes for emerging players.
- Germany and the Netherlands secured World Cup berths, taking the confirmed field to 34 teams; all six CONMEBOL slots are filled and the draw will be held on December 5 in Washington, D.C.
- Further UEFA and Concacaf qualifiers conclude on Tuesday to determine additional places, with remaining berths to be settled in intercontinental and European playoffs in March 2026.
- Mexico’s U17s reached the World Cup round of 16 after eliminating Argentina and face Portugal on Tuesday, underscoring a parallel pipeline under evaluation by senior staff.