Mexico’s National Soccer Team continues its preparation for the 2026 World Cup with a demanding match against South Korea on Tuesday, September 9 at Geodis Park in Nashville.
After a goalless draw against Japan, El Tri needs to show solidity and a reliable team ahead of the top soccer event to be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Mexico seeks to consolidate its starting eleven
Coach Javier Aguirre faces this friendly with the mission of consolidating a competitive base.
The call-up list includes the return of Hirving “Chucky” Lozano, after overcoming physical problems.
Rodrigo Huescas, a young midfielder who returns to El Tri after missing out on the Gold Cup, was also reinstated.
Mexico, which lifted the trophy in the middle of the year, seeks to maintain the positive momentum in this match against South Korea.
In addition to confirming that it can be a protagonist at home during 2026.
El Tri necesita mostrar solidez
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South Korea arrives on a high note
The Asian team is motivated after defeating the United States 2-0 in New Jersey, showing an orderly defense and a lethal forward line.
The team’s leader is attacker Son Heung-min, LAFC’s star player and the undisputed Premier League benchmark until 2024.
With a style of high pressing and quick transitions, South Korea promises to be a demanding test for Mexico.
Background of the confrontation
México y Corea del Sur se han enfrentado en 14 ocasiones previas:
México suma 8 victorias
Corea ha ganado 5 veces
Se registró 1 empate
Los coreanos han sorprendido en partidos clave, eliminando al Tri en torneos como la Confederaciones 2001 y la Copa Oro 2022, lo que convierte a este duelo en un reto de orgullo y revancha.
Fecha, horario y sede del partido
Martes 9 de septiembre de 2025
19:00 horas CDMX / 21:00 ET
Geodis Park, Nashville, Tennessee
Un estadio moderno que recibirá a miles de aficionados mexicanos residentes en Estados Unidos, en un ambiente muy cercano al del Mundial 2026.
Posibles alineaciones
México: Luis Malagón; Jorge Sánchez, Johan Vásquez, Jesús Gallardo; Erick Lira, Marcel Ruiz, Erick Sánchez; Roberto Alvarado, Orbelín Pineda, Hirving Lozano y Santiago Giménez.
Corea del Sur: Jo Hyeon-woo; Lee Tae-seok, Kim Ju-sung, Kim Min-jae, Lee Han-beom; Seol Young-woo, Lee Jae-sung, Paik Seung-ho; Kim Jin-gyu, Lee Dong-gyeong y Son Heung-min.
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