Mexico returned to soccer action in 2021 traveling to Europe to face International Friendlies. Gerardo Martinoâs side rested for some months between November of 2020 until March from this yearwhen they faced Wales and Costa Rica abroad. The Mexiconational teamâs schedulewill bring morechallenges, though.
El Tricolor remained unbeaten in last yearâs matches, as they defeated Guatemala, Netherlands, South Korea, and Japan, and tied with Algeria.However, that streak was put to an end a few days ago by Wales, in Mexicoâs first clash in a while.
Still, the team coached by Gerardo Martino recovered in thenext game of the international window beating Costa Rica by a one-goal margin. Even though it was a friendly, the win was important for the Mexican side to gain confidence ahead of the important tasks ahead.
Mexicoâs next game in 2021
The next game forMexicowill be the Concacaf Nations League semifinalagainst Costa Rica on June 3, 2021. They will face the same opponent theyâve beaten recently, so that win could be a boost for Martinoâs players before such an important duel.
Mexico and Costa Rica will meet again in the Concacaf Nations League semifinals (Getty).
The finalsof thetournament will be decided in one-game series, without having the chance for a second-leg. Thatâs why Mexico will have to be prepared for that crucial match.
The Tricolor have deservedly made their way up to this round of the inaugural Concacaf Nations League. In the previous stage, theyfinished atopthe groupin great fashion. El Tri were undefeated and won very game. Soon, they are going to clash with Costa Rica aiming to book a spot in the final.
