The Mexican national soccer team is set to face Colombia in an international friendly match on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET. The game will take place at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, marking the debut of Rafael Márquez as Mexico's head coach. (si.com)
Márquez, a legendary former center-back for Mexico, steps into his first senior managerial role after serving as an assistant coach under Javier Aguirre. His appointment follows Mexico's impressive run in the 2026 World Cup, where they reached the Round of 16 before a narrow 3-2 defeat to England. (thestatszone.com)
Colombia, under the guidance of Néstor Lorenzo, also had a notable World Cup performance, topping their group ahead of Portugal and advancing past Ghana before being eliminated by Switzerland on penalties in the Round of 16. (thestatszone.com)
Both teams are entering transitional phases. Mexico will be without key players such as strikers Raúl Jiménez and Julián Quiñones, who combined for seven of Mexico's ten World Cup goals, and center-back César Montes, sidelined due to a muscular issue. (si.com)
Colombia faces its own challenges, with the absence of star winger Luis Díaz, who was left out to rest, and the departure of veteran playmakers James Rodríguez and Juan Fernando Quintero from the squad. (si.com)
The match is expected to be closely contested, with both teams ranked 10th and 11th globally by FIFA. Mexico has lost its last four encounters against Colombia, including a 4-0 defeat less than a year ago. (si.com)
Fans in the United States can watch the game live on Univision and TUDN. (goal.com)