The Mexican Men's National Team will criss‑cross the United States this autumn as part of the MexTour, a series of high‑stakes friendlies that pit El Tri against three of South America’s traditional powerhouses.
Opening Night in Baltimore
The tour opens on September 26 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, where Mexico will host Colombia in front of a capacity crowd. The match will also mark the head coaching debut of Rafael Márquez, the former captain who has been groomed for this role.
A week later the action shifts to Harrison, New Jersey, where Mexico will meet Peru at Sports Illustrated Stadium on September 29. The venue, located in the heart of the New York metropolitan area, is expected to draw a passionate diaspora crowd.
The final stop on the itinerary is Los Angeles, with the tour concluding on October 6 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum against Chile. The historic venue, which has hosted countless landmark soccer events, will provide a fitting stage for the closing chapter of the series.
Tickets for all three fixtures go on sale on August 5, a date that has already sparked a surge of interest among fans eager to secure seats for what promises to be a tightly contested set of matches.
Beyond the spectacle, the fixtures carry added significance. Mexico currently sits 10th in the FIFA World Rankings, while Colombia is 11th, Peru 50th and Chile 49th. The rankings underscore the competitive balance of the tour, with each opponent fielding what their coaches describe as a top‑tier roster.
The upcoming series also reflects a broader strategy by the Mexican federation to test new tactical approaches ahead of upcoming competitive windows. By integrating fresh talent and experimenting with formations, the team hopes to fine‑tune its play before the next round of qualifiers.