Mexico plays its final friendly before setting its squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when it takes on Australia in what should be an extremely pro-El Tri crowd at the Rose Bowl.
Both teams have one more friendly after this before the World Cup begins (Mexico plays Serbia on June 4), but El Tri is set to announce its roster Sunday, May 31, so this is the final audition for bubble players.
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Mexico comes in on a good run of form, going 3-0-2 (two draws) in its last five matches and comes into this as a heavy favorite, albeit with general expectations of a low-scoring game.
What time is the Mexico vs. Australia FIFA World Cup tune-up friendly?
Stadium: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Calif.
Date: Saturday, May 30
Kickoff time: 8 p.m. MT/9 p.m. CT
TV, streaming: FOX Deportes, TUDN, Univision, Fubo, VIX
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Where to watch Mexico vs. Australia friendly: Channel, stream
The Mexico vs. Australia World Cup tune-up match will air in the United States on FOX Deportes, TUDN, Univision and stream on Fubo and VIX at 8 p.m. MT/9 p.m. CT on Saturday, May 30.
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Mexico El Tri injury report
QUESTIONABLE/GAME-TIME DECISION: Alexis Vega (knee)
Australia injury report
OUT: Riley McGree (hamstring) and Lewis Miller (Achilles) are out.
El Tri vs. Socceroos odds
Mexico -175. Tie +300. Australia +425. Goals: 2.5
Mexico El Tri vs. Australia Socceroos predictions
Sports Mole: Mexico 1, Australia 0
Joel Lefevre writes: The Socceroos can suffocate opponents with their defensive approach, but Mexico are a patient side that rarely get frustrated against those teams, and we expect their individual quality will eventually shine through.
SportyTrader: Mexico to win
Carlos Zabala writes: “This Australian team frankly doesn’t seem as strong as previous ones; they will be without the creative Riley McGree due to injury, and doubts about their attacking options remain. Even so, their physical strength in battling for the ball and their tactical discipline are some of Australia’s virtues. Mexico is also an organized team, but much more versatile, with possession-based passing, better individual quality, and full-backs who attack down the flanks throughout the match. It could be a close game, but the odds for a Mexico victory have value.”
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Sportskeeda: Mexico 2, Australia 0
Peter Pedroncelli writes: “With a large Mexican-American crowd behind them, Mexico will dominate possession while Australia aim to be clinical on the counterattack using pace on the wings. We expect El Tri to come out on top in this friendly encounter.”
Bret Bloomquist can be reached, [email protected]; @Bretbloomquist on X.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Mexico soccer vs Australia in a pre-World Cup match: How to watch
