Despite Mexico’s profile as one of the world’s most passionate footballing nations, there’s a noticeable lack of hype across the country around the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Mexico have delivered a warning to their opening World Cup opponents Bafana Bafana with a commanding 5-1 victory over Serbia in their final warm-up match in Toluca on Thursday night.
Legendary goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is set to make history after being named in Mexico's 26-man World Cup squad, giving the 40-year-old the chance to become the first goalkeeper to feature at six editions of the tournament.
Last night's FIFA international friendlies provided a captivating preview of elite competition, as Portugal and Brazil secured decisive victories while Mexico and Belgium battled to a draw.
France sent a strong message ahead of the global showpiece with a confident 3-1 win over Colombia, while Portugal were left frustrated by a resilient Mexico in a 0-0 stalemate.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has offered insight into the team’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup.