Mexico Dominates Serbia in World Cup Preparatory Match
In a preparatory match ahead of the upcoming World Cup, Mexico showcased their prowess by overpowering Serbia with a score of 5-1 on Thursday evening. This decisive victory came just a week before they are set to launch the tournament at the iconic Estadio Azteca.
Match Highlights
The match began with a shock as Serbia’s Petar Stanić netted the first goal, putting Mexico on the back foot. However, El Tri quickly recovered, responding with a strong performance marked by goals from Johan Vásquez, Raúl Jiménez, and Luis Chávez, combined with two own goals from the Serbian side, solidifying a lopsided outcome.
Coach and Player Reactions
Javier Aguirre, the head coach of the Mexican team, expressed confidence following the match, stating, “We’re heading into the World Cup in good shape, with high morale and a great spirit… We spent 20 or 22 months preparing, and I don’t think choosing the players was easy, there were many setbacks along the way. However, today’s performance indicates we’re on the rise.”
The game took place at the Estadio Nemesio Díez in Toluca, where an enthusiastic crowd witnessed Mexico’s sixth win in eight matches this year. Remarkably, they maintain an unbeaten record of 6 victories and 2 draws for the year 2026 so far.
Midfielder Brian Gutiérrez shared his optimism post-match, saying, “We’re starting on the right foot. I think we were the better side today, as evidenced on the pitch. I believe we’re capable of achieving great things at this World Cup.”
Upcoming Matches
Mexico’s journey in the tournament will begin next Thursday, when they go up against South Africa at Estadio Azteca. Following that match, they are scheduled to play South Korea on June 18, before concluding their group stage battles against Czechia on June 24.
