Mexico's national team will face Belgium in a friendly match preparing for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, March 31 at Soldier Field in Chicago. The game follows a 0-0 draw with Portugal and will allow coach Javier Aguirre to fine-tune his squad. Belgium arrives after a 5-2 win over the United States.
Mexico's national team, coached by Javier Aguirre, aims to refine strategies for the 2026 World Cup with a friendly against Belgium. The match comes after a goalless draw with Portugal at Estadio Banorte and overlaps with World Cup playoff finals that will set Mexico's Group A opponent.
The game is set for Tuesday, March 31 at 7:00 p.m. Central Mexico time at Soldier Field in Chicago, home of the NFL's Chicago Bears. Aguirre called up 26 players, including goalkeepers like Guillermo Ochoa and Carlos Acevedo, defenders such as César Montes, and midfielders like Orbelín Pineda.
Fans can watch on Canal 5, Canal 7, TUDN, VIX Premium, Azteca Deportes, and LayvTime on YouTube. Belgium arrives in form after beating the United States 5-2.
The teams have met seven times historically, with Mexico holding three wins, two draws, and two losses. Memorable clashes include Mexico's victories in the 1970 and 1986 World Cups.