Mexico to Announce Four Friendlies: Huge Demand Expected for Colombia & USA Tickets
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- Ben Green
Mexico may have been eliminated in the Round of 16 yet again at a World Cup, but the 2026 tournament was a huge boost for the fans and players of El Tri.
Five games on home soil showcased to the world just how popular Mexico games are for locals and travelling fans wanting to experience an incredible football atmosphere.
From the moment Mexico World Cup tickets were released, the price to see El Tri topped every other team competing in the 2026 edition.
Watching Mexico at the Estadio Azteca was one of the biggest draws of the World Cup, and even after being knocked out by England, demand to see them in action has only increased.
Throw in the fact that Rafa Marquez is now the coach of Mexico, and rumours of four friendlies in September and October have had fans majorly excited.
Mexico's September & October 2026 Likely Friendlies: Key Takeaways
- Mexico are reportedly set to play four friendlies on US soil this September and October, against Colombia, Peru, the USA and Chile, though the fixtures are not yet officially confirmed.
- Games against Colombia in Baltimore and the USA in Phoenix are expected to sell out fastest, with no official ticket channel confirmed yet.
- Mexico were the most expensive team to follow at the 2026 World Cup, with fans having to pay over $5,000 on the resale market to catch all three group stage matches.
Mexico's Four Friendlies vs Colombia, Peru, USA & Chile
Reliable rumours have emerged in recent days that Mexico will play four friendlies in September and October.
Gibrán Araige (TUDN) and Carlos Rodrigo Hernández (Fox Sports MX) set the ball rolling that there will be four friendlies, and that they will all be played on US soil.
These are not confirmed, but there are plenty of Mexico supporters now just waiting to see how they can get tickets for games against Colombia, Peru, the USA and Chile.
Mexico's September & October 2026 Rumoured Friendly Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 26, 2026 | Colombia | Baltimore |
| Sept. 29, 2026 | Peru | New York (Harrison, NJ) |
| Oct. 3, 2026 | USA | Phoenix |
| Oct. 6, 2026 | Chile | Pasadena |
Mexico qualify automatically for the second round of the CONCACAF Nations League, so are free to play friendlies in the first international window after the 2026 World Cup.
El Tri are contractually obligated to play six matches in the US every year, and there is clearly demand to see Mexico play. Having faced Australia in America earlier this year, another Mexico friendly in the United States is also expected in the November international window.
How Much Did Mexico's World Cup 2026 Tickets Cost?
Javier Aguirre's side didn't just draw a crowd at the World Cup, they set the pace for the entire tournament's resale market. Mexico's World Cup 2026 tickets were the most expensive of any of the 48 competing nations, driven largely by two group games played at the Estadio Azteca.
Every single Mexico game at the World Cup sold out, and while the four September and October friendlies aren't priced yet, that level of demand is exactly why fans are already searching how to get hold of tickets.
How To Get Tickets for Mexico's September & October Friendlies
Whilst these are all strong rumours, backed up by journalists in both Mexico and Colombia, the games themselves are not official yet.
So there are currently no tickets on sale for any of the four friendlies, and the Mexican Football Federation will announce where they can be bought.
The matches against Colombia and the USA are expected to be sell-outs almost immediately, and you may well need SeatPick if you fail to get through the official channels in the opening sale days.
When Mexico played Colombia in an October 2025 friendly at AT&T Stadium, tickets sold out extremely quickly.
The Four Likely Venues: M&T Bank Stadium, Red Bull Arena, State Farm Stadium & Rose Bowl
Mexico will reportedly start their run of four friendlies on September 26, 2026 against Colombia at M&T Bank Stadium. Despite a capacity of 71,008, expect demand from both Mexican and Colombian fans to be enormous.
Three days later, Mexico vs Peru will likely be played at Red Bull Arena (now known as Sports Illustrated Stadium), where the smaller 25,000 capacity fits a much less glamorous fixture for Rafa Marquez's side.
On October 3, 2026, Mexico vs USA at State Farm Stadium will for sure draw crowds well beyond its 63,400 capacity worth of demand.
And it will be intriguing if Mexico and Chile can fill up the 89,702-capacity Rose Bowl in Pasadena on October 6.
SeatPick comes into its own for in-demand soccer fixtures, as we aggregate listings from reliable resellers to provide you with the best ticket options for even the hardest games to attend.
Mexico's September & October 2026 Friendlies: Frequently Asked Questions
Are Mexico's four September and October friendlies confirmed?
Not yet. The fixtures against Colombia, Peru, the USA and Chile are strong rumours reported by Mexican journalists Gibrán Araige (TUDN) and Carlos Rodrigo Hernández (Fox Sports MX), but the Mexican Football Federation has not made an official announcement.
Where will Mexico play Colombia, Peru, USA and Chile?
Reports point to M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore (Colombia, Sept. 26), Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ (Peru, Sept. 29), State Farm Stadium in Phoenix (USA, Oct. 3) and the Rose Bowl in Pasadena (Chile, Oct. 6).
Why will Mexico vs Colombia and Mexico vs USA be the hardest tickets to get?
Both matches carry the biggest rivalries and a huge amount of local fans supporting both teams. Mexico's last friendly against Colombia in October 2025 at AT&T Stadium sold out extremely quickly.
How much did tickets cost to watch Mexico at the World Cup 2026?
Mexico were the most expensive team to follow at the tournament, with all three group stage matches costing $5,000 combined on the resale market, and their opener against South Africa alone averaging $4,571 per ticket.
Will Mexico play any more friendlies after October 2026?
Yes. El Tri are contractually obligated to play six matches in the US every year, and another friendly on US soil is expected in the November 2026 international window.
