Mexico vs Colombia match
The gist
Mexico faces Colombia in a Baltimore friendly on Sept 26, Rafael Márquez's head-coach debut.
It opens a three-game window that tests whether Mexico's World Cup mentality holds.
How it unfolded
- Jul 8, 2026Rafael Márquez officially took charge as Mexico head coach, replacing Javier Aguirre, who stepped down after Mexico's Round of 16 elimination against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Sep 22, 2026Márquez stated the priority for Mexico's national team before facing Colombia.
- Sep 23, 2026Mexico's predicted lineup for the 2026 fall friendlies was published, with Márquez's first 30-man roster announced a week earlier.