Mexico and Colombia will play at AT&T Stadium in their first international friendly in the U.S. Both teams are looking to prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
Under coach Javier Aguirre, Mexico is in good form with a nine-game unbeaten run, including a triumph in the 2025 Gold Cup against the United States. They recently drew in two friendlies against South Korea and Japan.
Colombia, managed by Nestor Lorenzo, is coming off a strong performance with a 6-3 win over Venezuela and a 3-0 victory against Bolivia in South American qualifiers. They sit third in the region with 28 points, just one behind Ecuador.
Both teams will be missing key players, providing an opportunity for those with less experience to make their case for a spot in the World Cup squad.
Luis Diaz of Colombia celebrates with teammates James Rodriguez and Richard Rios. (Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)
Expected Lineup for Mexico
Javier Aguirre will not have striker Raul Jimenez available due to a rib injury he sustained in a recent match. Edson Alvarez and Rodrigo Huescas are also out with injuries.
The projected starting XI for Mexico includes: Luis Malagon; Jorge Sanchez, Cesar Montes, Johan Vasquez, Jesus Gallardo; Erik Lira, Marcel Ruiz, Orbelin Pineda; Diego Lainez, Julian Quiñones, Santiago Gimenez.
Expected Lineup for Colombia
Nestor Lorenzo will be without regular starters Jhon Arias and Jhon Cordoba. While not injured, they were not called up for personal reasons but are expected to return for the November FIFA window.
The projected starting XI for Colombia is: Kevin Mier; Daniel Muñoz, Davinson Sanchez, Jhon Lucumi, Johan Mojica; Jefferson Lerma, Kevin Castaño, Richard Rios, James Rodriguez; Luis Diaz, Luis Suarez.
