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Mexico vs Belgium LIVE: Start time, how to watch and confirmed lineups! 2026 international friendly at Soldier Field in Chicago

Mexico face Belgium in a 2026 international friendly. Follow our live coverage for minute-by-minute updates. Want to know how to watch, when it kicks off and confirmed lineups? Stay with us for full broadcast details and real-time action.

Erick Sanchez of Mexico and Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium.
© Manuel Velasquez /Jared C. Tilton /Getty ImagesErick Sanchez of Mexico and Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium.

Mexico face Belgium at Chicago’s Soldier Field in a 2026 international friendly, marking a return to U.S. soil for El Tri as they take on another European powerhouse. Mexico earned a gritty scoreless draw against Portugal at the Estadio Azteca on Saturday, showing resilience but still searching for attacking fluency. Check out the confirmed lineups here!

[Watch Mexico vs Belgium live in the USA on Fubo]

Belgium arrive having dismantled the USMNT 5-2 in Atlanta over the weekend, demonstrating the prolific attack they have built over recent years. Belgium are riding a 10-game unbeaten streak, aiming to finish their North American tour on a high note.

For Mexico, the focus is on maintaining defensive solidity while finding the right combinations going forward. Belgium, meanwhile, will look to extend their streak and showcase the attacking flair that has made them one of Europe’s most dangerous teams.

Mexico starting XI

Mexico confirmed lineup: Raul Rangel; Jorge Sanchez, Cesar Montes, Johan Vasquez, Jesus Gallardo; Orbelin Pineda, Erik Lira, Alvaro Fidalgo; Julian Quinones, Raul Jimenez, Brian Gutierrez.

Belgium confirmed lineup!

Belgium confirmed lineup: Matz Sels; Timothy Castagne, Koni De Winter, Zeno Debast Ngoy, Maxim De Cuyper; Axel Witsel, Youri Tielemans, Kevin De Bruyne; Dodi Lukebakio, Malick Fofana Godts and Lois Openda.

Head to head

This will be the eighth meeting between Mexico and Belgium, with El Tri holding a balanced record of three wins, two draws, and three losses against the European side. Both teams have shared competitive and closely contested matches throughout their history.

The first time these teams faced each other was in 1970 in an international friendly, where Belgium secured a 2-0 victory. Later that same year, Mexico responded by earning their first win in the matchup with a 1-0 result.

The most recent meeting came in 2017, when Mexico and Belgium played to an exciting 3-3 draw in Brussels.

Tonight's venue

Soldier Field is a multi-purpose stadium on the Near South Side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Opened in 1924, the stadium has served as the home of the Chicago Bears of the NFL since 1971, as well as Chicago Fire FC of MLS since 2020. Tonight, it hosts the international friendly clash between Mexico and Belgium.

Start time and how to watch

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

Watch this 2026 international friendly between Mexico and Belgium live in the USA on Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Univision, TUDN, FOX Deportes and ViX.

Mexico and Belgium clash in 2026 international friendly

Welcome to our live blog of the international friendly match!

Mexico face Belgium at Soldier Field in Chicago this Tuesday, with form and momentum on the line. Belgium arrive unbeaten in 10 games, while Mexico look to build on their scoreless draw against Portugal.

Stay with us for key updates, insights, and minute-by-minute action as Mexico and Belgium clash tonight!

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