Overview
- The friendly will be played at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, with kickoff at 8:00 PM Peru time and 7:00 PM Mexico time.
- Broadcast rights are confirmed in both countries with América TV, Movistar Deportes and ATV carrying the game in Peru and Canal 5, Azteca 7, TUDN and Televisa carrying it in Mexico, plus streaming via Movistar TV App, América TV GO and TUDN App.
- Peru arrives after a 4-1 loss to the United States and is expected to change its starting lineup based on training hints that include Erick Noriega in midfield, Marco Huamán at right back and Jairo Concha as a creative option.
- Mexico drew 1-1 with Colombia and coach Rafael Márquez has signaled continuity by keeping much of the same XI while calling Peru a competitive South American side that will not be easy to beat.
- The friendly serves as a short-term player evaluation for both teams and targets U.S.-based fans and broader TV audiences, giving coaches a low-risk chance to test tactics and roster options ahead of competitive fixtures.