Mexico earn commanding 5-1 victory over Serbia in international friendly ahead of 2026 World Cup

Mexico defeated Serbia 5-1 in this International Friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup, and you lived every moment of this exciting match here on Bolavip.

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The final whistle blows at Estadio Nemesio Diez as Mexico cruise to a commanding 5-1 victory over Serbia in their final preparation match ahead of the 2026 World Cup. After conceding early, El Tri responded in dominant fashion, scoring five unanswered goals to cap off an impressive performance in front of their home fans.

Mexico add another goal spectacularly. Luis Chavez receives the ball outside the box, takes a touch and unleashes a powerful strike that flies into the net. A stunning finish from the midfielder extends Mexico's lead and caps off another impressive attacking move.

Mexico nearly add a fifth goal as Alexis Vega sets up Luis Chavez outside the box. The midfielder unleashes a powerful left-footed strike that narrowly misses the target, with the ball grazing the crossbar on its way over.

Serbia continue to rotate their squad in the second half. Vladimir Lucic and Strahinja Erakovic leave the field, while Kosta Nedeljkovic and Mirko Milikic come on for the closing stages of the match.

Mexico make three changes as Jesus Gallardo, Roberto Alvarado and Johan Vasquez leave the match. Luis Romo, Orbelin Pineda and Mateo Chavez enter for the final minutes.

Serbia also turn to their bench, with Stankovic, Durdevic and Simic coming off. Ognjen Mimovic, Vasilije Kostov and Petar Petrovic are introduced as Serbia continue to rotate their squad.

Mexico extend their lead with another own goal from Serbia. The play starts with a corner kick conceded by Stankovic, and Alexis Vega delivers the set piece into the box. As Serbia attempt to clear the danger, Adem Avdic accidentally turns the ball into his own net, giving Mexico a commanding 4-1 advantage.

The referee pauses play for a cooling break as players from both teams head to the sidelines for hydration.

The referee reaches for his pocket twice in quick succession. Edson Alvarez is booked for a hard foul on Dejan Zukic, and moments later Adem Avdic receives a yellow card of his own after a strong challenge on the Mexican midfielder.

Serbia make another round of changes as Bukinac, Dragojevic and Stankovic come off. Entering the match are Adem Avdic, Njegos Petrovic and Veljko Ilic as Serbia look for a way back into the contest.

Mexico make a series of changes as Julian Quinones, Brian Gutierrez, Raul Jimenez, Alvaro Fidalgo and Cesar Montes leave the field. Coming on for El Tri are Alexis Vega, Guillermo Martinez, Luis Chavez, Israel Reyes and Gilberto Mora.

Mexico double their advantage after a brilliant team move. A lengthy spell of possession ends with Roberto Alvarado setting up Julian Quinones, whose shot strikes the post. The rebound falls perfectly for Raul Jimenez, who reacts instinctively and fires a first-time finish into the net to make it 3-1 for El Tri.

Bukinac unleashes a powerful left-footed strike from outside the box that narrowly misses the target. The effort flashes just wide of the post as Serbia come close to finding an early equalizer in the second half.

Serbia make three changes at the break as Nikola Stulic, Petar Stanic and Lazar Randjelovic make way for Mihailo Ivanovic, Dejan Zukic and Veljko Birmancevic. Mexico also make a change in midfield, with Edson Alvarez coming on to replace Erik Lira for the second half.

The referee signals the start of the second half at Estadio Nemesio Diez. Mexico return to the field with a one-goal advantage, while Serbia look to find a way back into the match.

The first half comes to an end at Estadio Nemesio Diez with Mexico holding a 2-1 lead over Serbia. After falling behind early, El Tri responded with a goal from Johan Vasquez before taking the lead through a late own goal, completing an eventful opening 45 minutes.

Mexico take the lead dramatically after a major defensive error from Serbia. Stankovic plays the ball out wide to Bukinac, who attempts to return it to his goalkeeper, but the back pass is badly misplaced and rolls all the way into the net. A costly miscommunication between the defender and the goalkeeper results in an own goal and puts Mexico in front just before halftime.

The fourth official indicates that four minutes of stoppage time will be played at the end of the first half.

Alvaro Fidalgo goes into the referee's book after a hard challenge on Randjelovic.

The pace of the game slows down as both teams commit a series of minor fouls in midfield. Play has been interrupted frequently over the last few minutes, making it difficult for either side to build sustained attacking momentum.

Mexico find the equalizer from a well-worked corner kick. The set piece comes after a Brian Gutierrez shot earns a corner, and the midfielder stays involved by receiving a short pass near the flag before delivering a precise cross into the box. Johan Vasquez rises above the defense and powers a header into the net to bring Mexico level.

Mexico continue to press high and control possession as they search for a way back into the match. Most of their attacks have come down the right flank, but Roberto Alvarado has found it difficult to get past Bukinac, who has done a solid job in one-on-one situations.

The cooling break comes to an end and play is back underway at Estadio Nemesio Diez. Mexico continue searching for an equalizer, while Serbia look to protect their lead and threaten on the counterattack.

The referee calls for a cooling break shortly after Mexico come close to finding an equalizer. Brian Gutierrez delivers a dangerous assist into the box, but Julian Quinones is unable to convert the opportunity from close range as El Tri continue to push for a response.

Serbia take the lead through Stanic. The forward gets on the end of a through ball and benefits from a miscommunication between Johan Vasquez and Jesus Gallardo. The loose ball falls kindly to Stanic in front of goal, and he keeps his composure to finish into the net and put Serbia ahead.

Dragojevic becomes the first player booked in the match after a hard challenge on Brian Gutierrez. The referee wastes no time reaching for the yellow card following the late tackle.

Serbia push their lines higher and begin to make things difficult for Mexico in buildup play. However, both teams have struggled with simple passes in key areas of the field, preventing either side from establishing sustained possession. The pressure has been intense from both teams, but neither has been able to maintain control of the ball for long stretches.

Mexico create the best opportunity of the match so far. Brian Gutierrez gets on the end of a through ball inside the box and fires a shot that is saved by the goalkeeper. After recovering possession from the rebound, Roberto Alvarado delivers a cross into the area, where Julian Quinones rises for a header, but his effort is also kept out by the Serbian keeper.

Mexico take control of the match in the opening minutes, enjoying most of the possession and dictating the tempo through midfield. Erik Lira and Alvaro Fidalgo have been key to the early dominance, helping El Tri move the ball comfortably and keep Serbia on the defensive.

The referee blows the whistle and the international friendly between Mexico and Serbia is underway at Estadio Nemesio Diez.

Mexico and Serbia are now on the field as the national anthems are set to begin. Kickoff is just moments away at Estadio Nemesio Diez.

These are Serbia's most recent results ahead of their friendly match against Mexico:

• Cape Verde 3-0 Serbia
• Serbia 2-1 Saudi Arabia
• Spain 3-0 Serbia
• Serbia 2-1 Latvia
• England 2-0 Serbia

Mexico will line up as follows: Raul Rangel; Jorge Sanchez, Cesar Montes, Johan Vasquez, Jesus Gallardo; Erik Lira, Alvaro Fidalgo, Brian Gutierrez; Raul Jimenez, Julian Quinones, Roberto Alvarado.

Serbia will line up as follows: F.Stankovic; Simic, Dragojevic, A. Stankovic, Randelovic; Erakovic, Stulic, Lucic; Stanic, Bukinac, Durdevic.

These are Mexico's most recent results in their friendly matches ahead of their debut at the 2026 World Cup:

• Mexico 1-0 Australia
• Mexico 2-0 Ghana
• Mexico 1-1 Belgium
• Mexico 0-0 Portugal
• Mexico 4-0 Iceland

The most recent meeting between Mexico and Serbia took place on November 11, 2011, in Queretaro, where Mexico earned a 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Carlos Salcido and Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez.

According to records from the Mexican Soccer Federation, Mexico's biggest win over the former Yugoslavia came in February 1977, when El Tri cruised to a 5-1 victory in Leon.

Mexico vs Serbia will get underway at 10:00 PM ET (PT: 7:00 PM)

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