Mexico face Australia in an international friendly as part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup, with only a few days remaining before the tournament begins. Mexico will host both the World Cup and this matchup at the Rose Bowl, while Javier Aguirre’s side look to make a final impression before the official squad announcement.
El Tri arrive after defeating Ghana 2-0 in the first of their three pre-World Cup friendlies. However, this clash against Australia carries even greater significance, as it will be the final opportunity for players on the bubble to earn a place in Aguirre’s final 26-man roster before the tournament gets underway.
Meanwhile, Australia present a much tougher test after also beginning their World Cup camp in early May. The Socceroos won both of their March friendlies, beating Cameroon 1-0 thanks to a goal from Jordan Bos before cruising to a 5-1 victory over Curacao with goals from Awer Mabil, Alessandro Circati, Jordan Bos, and a brace from Nestory Irankunda.
