Mexico Clashes with Japan: Your Complete Guide to Catching the International Friendly Live
Mexico approaches the concluding phase of its 2026 FIFA World Cup buildup with a friendly encounter against Japan.
El Tri triumphed over the USMNT in July's Gold Cup championship match, marking their last competitive fixture before hosting the opening game of next summer's World Cup. Javier Aguirre's team now has only exhibition matches scheduled moving forward.
The roster Mexico will field for the September friendlies closely resembles the squad that competed in the Gold Cup. It's evident that Aguirre has already formed a solid understanding of what the World Cup lineup will entail, making this an opportunity for borderline players to make an impression and secure some of the remaining positions for next summer's tournament.
Japan will provide quality opposition. Hajime Moriyasu's squad became the first team outside the host nations to secure their World Cup berth. With numerous players from established European clubs making the journey to the U.S. for this friendly, Mexico faces a challenging encounter.
Here's Sports Illustrated's viewing guide.
What Time Does Mexico vs. Japan Kick-Off?
How to Watch Mexico vs. Japan on TV and Live Stream
El Tri supporters in the U.S. have numerous viewing options available. The match will be broadcast on TUDN and Univision, plus Fox Deportes and fuboTV. Fans can also stream the game through the Fox Sports App, ViX and TUDN.com.
In Mexico, Azteca 7 will resume broadcasting El Tri's September exhibition matches. TUDN and Canal 5 will also carry the game on television. Viewers will be able to access the action via streaming on Amazon Prime Video and ViX.
Country | TV Channel / Live Stream |
|---|---|
United States | TUDN, Univision, FOX Deportes, fuboTV, ViX |
Mexico | TUDN, Canal 5, Azteca 7, ViX, Amazon Prime Video |
What's Next for Mexico?
After the match against Japan, Mexico will remain in the U.S. and head east to Nashville, TN, to take on South Korea on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at Geodis Park. The kickoff will be at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Mexico's subsequent fixtures will occur during the October international window. El Tri will again play two friendly contests in the U.S., this time against South American rivals. Mexico will meet Colombia on Oct. 11 and then Ecuador on Oct. 14. Both of these nations have also already qualified for next summer's World Cup.
Aguirre's team will conclude the year with two additional friendly matches in November, though the opponents for those games remain unconfirmed.