Mexico line up more friendly matches in January

Mexico’s national soccer team has locked in its first two opponents for January 2026. El Tri will face Bolivia in La Paz and Panama — who have already qualified for the World Cup — in Panama City. The news was first reported by Fox Sports journalist Rubén Rodríguez on X.

Early tests before next summer’s World Cup

European rivals

These January matches mark Mexico’s first official games of 2026. Then, during the FIFA international window in March, Mexico will take on two European powerhouses: Portugal on March 28 at the newly renovated Estadio Banorte, and Belgium on March 31 at Chicago’s Soldier Field (8:00 PM EST). Both nations are expected to call up their biggest stars, making these fixtures a serious test for Javier Aguirre’s squad.

Mexico’s Group A opponents

Last Friday in Washington, D.C., FIFA held the official World Cup draw. Mexico was placed in Group A alongside South Africa, South Korea, and the winner of the European playoff between Denmark, North Macedonia, the Czech Republic, or Ireland.

The following day, FIFA unveiled the full tournament schedule, including venues and kickoff times. For Mexico, it was already known that 13 matches would be played on home soil, now officially distributed across different stadiums nationwide.

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