Mexico announces three final World Cup tune-up matches
The Mexico men’s national team has announced it will conclude World Cup preparations with matches against Ghana, Australia, and Serbia.
Mexico will serve as the World Cup co-host along with the United States and Canada, and will have the honor of opening the tournament when it faces South Africa on June 11 in Mexico City.
Prior to that match, El Tri will face Ghana on May 22 at a venue in Mexico yet to be confirmed.
Mexico will then take on Australia at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on May 30 before concluding its warm-up matches against Serbia on June 4, also at a venue in Mexico yet to be confirmed.
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‘These are the ideal opponents to help prepare the national team for the World Cup,’ said Ivar Sisniega, president of the Mexican Football Federation.
Mexico went winless in six fall friendly matches (four draws and two losses), a major letdown after winning the Gold Cup over the summer.
Javier Aguirre’s side bounced back in January during a non-FIFA window, defeating Bolivia and Panama by 1-0 scorelines.
Before its three final World Cup tune-ups, Mexico will host Iceland on Feb. 25 in Querétaro and Portugal in Mexico City on March 28, before facing Belgium on March 31 in Chicago.
