Overview of Upcoming Friendly Matches
The Mexican national soccer team, also known as “El Tri,” will play against Japan and South Korea in September as part of their preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
Relevance of Opponents
Duilio Davino, the director of sports at El Tri, expressed his excitement about facing Japan, a team already qualified for the World Cup and ranked among the top twenty by FIFA. He acknowledged Japan’s strength, stating: “Japan is a very strong team and is one of the best twenty in the FIFA rankings.”
Davino also highlighted South Korea, describing them as “a very fast and well-organized team” that is close to qualifying for the World Cup. He emphasized that these matches fulfill the objective of competing against teams from other continents.
Match Schedule
- Against Japan: The Mexican team, led by coach Javier Aguirre, will face Japan on Saturday, September 6, at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California, USA.
- Against South Korea: Following the Japan match, El Tri will play against South Korea on Tuesday, September 9. The venue for this match is yet to be determined.
Historical Context of Matches
Mexico has faced Japan 6 times before, winning 5 matches and losing only once. The upcoming match will be their seventh encounter.
Against South Korea, Mexico has played 14 times, securing 8 victories, drawing twice, and suffering 4 defeats.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who are the opponents? The Mexican national soccer team will face Japan and South Korea.
- Why are these matches important? These friendlies serve as preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada. They also provide an opportunity to compete against teams from other continents.
- When will the matches take place? Mexico will play Japan on September 6 and South Korea on September 9. The venue for the match against South Korea is still to be confirmed.
- What have been the historical results against these teams? Mexico has won 5 out of 6 matches against Japan and 8 out of 14 against South Korea. They have lost once to Japan and 4 times to South Korea.
