Overview of Upcoming Friendly Matches
Before the Mexican National Team, El Tri, opens the renovated Azteca Stadium (Banorte) to face Portugal on March 28 and Belgium on March 31, they will play three friendly matches against Panama, Bolivia, and Iceland in January and February.
Match Schedule
- Mexico vs. Panama: January 22, 2026 in Panama
- Mexico vs. Bolivia: January 25, 2026 in Bolivia
- Mexico vs. Iceland: February 25, 2026 at Estadio Corregidora in Querétaro (tickets on sale in January)
Mexico vs. Portugal: March 28, 2026 at Estadio Banorte, CDMX.
Mexico vs. Belgium: March 31, 2026 at Soldier Field in Chicago, US.
Relevance and Context
These friendlies are crucial as they provide Mexican players an opportunity to showcase their skills and allow new coach Javier Aguirre to finalize his squad. For these three matches against Panama, Bolivia, and Iceland, Aguirre can only call upon Liga MX players. However, for the March matches against Portugal and Belgium, he will have access to the full roster, including those playing in Europe.
Opponents and Impact
Panama has shown significant growth, making them a formidable opponent. Bolivia, currently in the repechage stage, will approach their match with seriousness. The match against Iceland in Querétaro will serve as a test for Aguirre’s team, as Iceland’s style of play features tall, skilled players, making them a complex opponent.
Quotes from Key Figures
“We always aim to step out of our comfort zone, as Javier requested. That’s why we’re playing against Panama and Bolivia. Playing in February in Querétaro is what we promised – more home games. This will be the tenth time the national team visits Estadio Corregidora, where the first Tri match was played in 1985 before the World Cup of 1986. Javier Aguirre was a player in that team and will now come as the coach,” said FMF’s executive president, Ivar Sisniega.
“These games are very important as they give our league players a chance to shine and allow Javier to finalize the final squad,” said El Tri’s director of sport, Duilio Davino.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who are Mexico’s upcoming opponents? Panama, Bolivia, and Iceland.
- When are these friendlies scheduled? January 22 and 25, and February 25, 2026.
- Where will these matches take place? Panama, Bolivia, and Estadio Corregidora in Querétaro.
- Can you tell me about the opposing teams? Panama has grown considerably, Bolivia is focused on the repechage, and Iceland presents a complex challenge with their tall, skilled players.
