The matches are part of Mexico’s preparation after a challenging end to 2025, which saw the team endure a six-game winless streak. They will kick off the series with a visit to Panama on January 22 at Rommel Fernández Stadium, followed by a trip to Bolivia three days later, where they will face the South Americans at Ramón Tahuichi Aguilera Costas Stadium in Santa Cruz.
Mexico will return home to face Iceland at Corregidora Stadium in Querétaro on February 25. For these fixtures, only domestic-based players will be called up, as the matches fall outside FIFA’s official international windows.
Coach Javier Aguirre is expected to have his full squad available for the upcoming high-profile friendlies against Portugal and Belgium. Mexico will host Portugal on March 28 in a match marking the reopening of the iconic Azteca Stadium, before traveling to Chicago to take on Belgium at Soldier Field.
Looking ahead to the World Cup, Mexico, as co-host, will kick off the tournament with an opening match against South Africa on June 11, setting the stage for a high-stakes home campaign.
These preparatory matches provide a crucial opportunity for the team to regain confidence, fine-tune tactics, and assess talent ahead of the World Cup, ensuring they step onto the pitch with momentum in front of home fans next summer.