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Mexico and Peru draw 1-1 after a physical 2026 International Friendly in New Jersey

Mexico and Peru drew 1-1 in a physical 2026 International Friendly in New Jersey, with both sides scoring once. Check out the highlights here.

Victor Guzman of Mexico.
© Agustin Cuevas /Getty ImagesVictor Guzman of Mexico.

Mexico and Peru drew 1-1 in a 2026 International Friendly in New Jersey after a physical battle at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Peru took the lead through Jairo Velez before Mexico responded with Victor Guzman’s header early in the second half.

Peru controlled the game for stretches with a high press and dangerous attacks, while Mexico grew into the match and found more space as the game progressed. Both sides created opportunities, but neither could find the winning goal.

Mexico increased the pressure late in the match, but Peru remained organized and continued to threaten on the counter. Despite the intensity from both sides, neither team could break the deadlock again before the final whistle.

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90' - Full time! (1-1)

Mexico and Peru draw 1-1 after a physical battle in New Jersey.

90' - Three minutes of stoppage time (1-1)

Three minutes of stoppage time have been added.

85' - Peru make two substitutions (1-1)

Peru make two changes, with Jairo Velez and Yoshimar Yotun coming off. Cesar Inga and Jairo Concha come on.

82' - Changes on both sides (1-1)

Mexico make three changes, with Isaias Violante, Alvaro Fidalgo and Orbelin Pineda coming off. Roberto Alvarado, Santiago Sandoval and Hugo Camberos come on.

Peru also make a change, with Marco Huaman coming off and Oliver Sonne entering the match.

77' - Mexico turn up the pressure (1-1)

Mexico are pushing forward and applying pressure, with their high press now forcing Peru's defense to deal with the pressure.

71' - Peru make two substitutions (1-1)

Peru make two changes, with Adrian Ugarriza and Piero Magallanes coming off. Alex Valera and Johnny Vidales come on.

67' - Pineda sends his shot wide (1-1)

Orbelin Pineda fires a right-footed shot from outside the box, but his effort goes wide.

63' - Mexico make three substitutions (1-1)

Mexico make three changes, with German Berterame, Denzell Garcia and Victor Guzman coming off. Santiago Gimenez, Luis Romo and Diego Campillo come on.

60' - Peru waste a dangerous free kick (1-1)

Peru earn a dangerous free kick after a handball by Obed Vargas, but the opportunity is wasted after Velez sends in a poor cross.

58' - Peru regain control (1-1)

Peru have regained their composure after conceding early in the second half. They are winning the second balls and continue to create constant danger, with Denzell and Ugarriza proving to be the most dangerous players.

52' - Yellow card for Chavez (1-1)

Mateo Chavez is shown Mexico's first yellow card after a hard foul on Marco Huaman.

50' - GOAAAAAAAL FOR MEXICO! (1-1)

A tremendous free-kick delivery from Denzell Garcia finds the box, where Victor Guzman rises to head the ball into the top corner. The free kick was awarded after a foul on Jeremy Marquez.

45' - Second half is underway! (0-1)

The second half is underway at Sports Illustrated Stadium, with Peru holding a 1-0 lead over Mexico.

45' - Halftime! (0-1)

The first half comes to an end at Sports Illustrated Stadium, with Peru leading Mexico 1-0.

45+2' - Yellow card for Garces (0-1)

Renzo Garces is shown a yellow card for a foul on Orbelin Pineda just outside the box. Mexico waste the resulting free kick.

45' - Two minutes added (0-1)

The referee adds two minutes of stoppage time.

43' - Gallese saves Violante's shot (0-1)

Gallese makes a save after a great right-footed effort from Isaias Violante from outside the box.

38' - Mexico find more space (0-1)

Mexico are looking to take advantage of the wear and tear Peru showed in the opening minutes. Peru's press has dropped, giving Mexico more space in midfield to distribute the ball out wide and create danger with dangerous crosses that keep Gallese alert.

34' - Peru threaten a second goal (0-1)

Peru continue to create dangerous attacks and chances, giving the impression that they could score a second goal at any moment. Mexico are trying to react as Peru have lowered the intensity of their press, with Violante and Orbelin serving as the key pieces in their attack.

29' - Yellow card for Velez (0-1)

Jairo Velez is shown a yellow card for a foul on Violante in midfield.

26' - GOAAAAAAAL FOR PERU! (0-1)

After an offside and a goal kick for Peru, they send a long pass forward. Angel Marquez fails to track his man, allowing the ball to fall to Jairo Velez on the left wing, who fires a perfect cross-shot into the net.

25' - Mexico look for quick transitions (0-0)

Mexico are beginning to take more control of possession and are turning to quick transitions to evade Peru's pressure, especially down the wings. Peru are controlling the midfield, making it difficult for Mexico to build their attacks and limiting Gil Mora's involvement.

17' - Peru turn the game around (0-0)

Peru have turned the roles around from the start, winning the ball back very quickly. They are still struggling to maintain possession, but they are making quick transitions and keeping a high press after losing the ball, completely disrupting Mexico's buildup.

13' - Peru keep up the pressure (0-0)

Peru are maintaining a high and constant press led by Ugarriza and are not falling into Mexico's game for now. When they attack, Peru are also committing plenty of players into the opposition box.

9' - Yellow card for Lopez (0-0)

Lopez is shown a yellow card after a hard foul on Violante, who was getting away from him with speed down the right flank.

5' - Mexico control possession (0-0)

Mexico are enjoying a long spell of possession and have controlled the game so far, but they have yet to create a dangerous chance or register a shot on goal.

0' - Game is underway! (0-0)

Mexico and Peru get the match underway at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Both sides are warming up

Mexico and Peru are warming up on the field with just a few minutes remaining before the match gets underway.

Peru starting XI

Peru will line up as follows: Pedro Gallese; Marcos Huaman, Erick Noriega, Renzo Garces, Marcos Lopez; Wilder Cartagena, Oslimg Mora, Yoshimar Yotun; Piero Magallanes, Jairo Velez, Adrian Ugarriza.

Mexico confirmed lineup

Here are the confirmed lineups!

Mexico will line up as follows: Oscar Garcia; Victor Guzman, Denzell Garcia, Mateo Chavez, Everardo Lopez, Alvaro Fidalgo; Orbelin Pineda, Obed Vargas; German Berterame, Jeremy Marquez, Isaias Violante.

What is the all-time record between Mexico and Peru?

Mexico and Peru have faced each other 28 times across international competitions and friendly matches. Mexico have won 11 of those meetings, while Peru have won nine, with eight draws.

In the rivalry, Mexico have scored 37 goals, compared with 32 for Peru.

Why isn't Julian Quinones playing?

Julian Quinones is not playing in today's match because of a muscle injury he suffered while playing for Saudi Arabia's Al-Qadsiah. The injury kept him out of Mexico's squad selected by Rafael Marquez for this international window.

Start time and where to watch

Mexico vs Peru will get underway at 9:00 PM ET (PT:6:00 PM)

Watch this International Friendly match between Mexico and Peru live in the USA on TUDN and Univision.

Mexico and Peru clash in 2026 international friendly

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Mexico face Peru in Harrison, New Jersey, this Tuesday, September 29.

Stay with us for key information and minute-by-minute updates as Mexico and Peru battle it out at Sports Illustrated Stadium.