Background and Context
The Mexican national team, known as “El Tri,” will have another opportunity to showcase progress in their preparation for the 2026 World Cup. This upcoming match is crucial as they aim to rectify shortcomings displayed in their previous game against Japan and present a more compelling performance to excite the fans.
Recent Performance Against Japan
In their most recent match, Mexico faced Japan on September 5th in Oakland, resulting in a goalless draw. The Japanese team started aggressively, putting Mexico on the back foot and forcing them into defensive play. It took Mexico over twenty minutes to create their first meaningful chance.
- Clear-cut goal opportunities came in the second half, with Roberto Alvarado, Érik Lira, and Germán Berterame testing Japan’s goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.
- Despite their efforts, Mexico couldn’t find the back of the net.
- César Montes was sent off late in the game, leaving Mexico to play with ten men.
Post-match, head coach Javier Aguirre acknowledged the challenge posed by Japan:
“I believe the result was fair. They dominated the first half, and we improved a bit in the second,” Aguirre said. “Their speed surprised us, and their intensity: they drew 20 fouls from us. I knew they were intense, and most of them play in Europe, so they have a different training level.”
Japan’s head coach, Hajime Moriyasu, praised Mexico’s defensive discipline:
“Mexico was very disciplined and hard to break down. I wasn’t surprised by how Javier Aguirre set up the team.”
South Korea: Confident Rival
Mexico faces a tough challenge against South Korea, who are currently on a winning streak. They defeated the United States 2-0 in New Jersey, with captain Son Heung-min scoring a goal and providing an assist. South Korea hasn’t lost since February 2024 and is shaping up to be one of the most competitive teams heading into the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
Match Details
The friendly match between Mexico and South Korea is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9th at 19:00 local time.
The broadcast will be available through the official television channels of the Mexican national team:
- Televisa: Channel 5 and TUDN.
- TV Azteca: Channel 7.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: When is the match between Mexico and South Korea? A: The friendly match is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9th at 19:00 local time.
- Q: Where can I watch the game? A: The match will be broadcasted by Televisa (Channel 5 and TUDN) and TV Azteca (Channel 7).
- Q: How has Mexico been performing recently? A: Mexico drew 0-0 against Japan in their last match, struggling to break through Japan’s high-intensity play.
- Q: What is South Korea’s current form? A: South Korea is on a winning streak, having defeated the United States 2-0 in their most recent match.
