El Tri will take on Team USA on Oct. 3
The friendly will be the 80th matchup between the two rivals, with Mexico having the overall edge with 38 wins, 24 losses and 17 ties, but the Americans have dominated in the current century at 19-8-11 The post El Tri will take on Team USA on Oct. 3 appeared first on Mexico News Daily
On October 3, the Mexican National Team, known as El Tri, will face off against Team USA in Glendale, Arizona, marking their first encounter since co-hosting the 2026 World Cup. This friendly match at State Farm Stadium, home of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, serves as an early challenge for newly appointed Mexican head coach Rafael Márquez, who replaces Javier Aguirre.
Márquez, a former player and one of Mexico's greatest defenders, inherits the leadership role from Aguirre, whose third tenure as head coach concluded with a 3-2 loss to England. Both teams suffered disappointing exits from the World Cup group stage, with the U.S. falling 4-1 to Belgium and Mexico 3-2 to England. Recent rankings indicate Mexico advancing to No. 10, while Team USA stands at No. 16.
The U.S. has claimed 19 wins, 8 losses, and 11 draws against El Tri since 2000, compared to Mexico's 38 wins, 24 losses, and 17 draws in the series dating back to 1934. The two teams have met twice in Glendale, with the U.S. winning 2-0 in 2007 and drawing 1-1 in 2023. Tickets for the Mexico-USA match will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday.
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