Ahead of their U.S. clash, Mexico meets Chile in what will be the fourth match under Rafael Márquez as the tricolor’s coach.
The fixture revives the bitter memory from a decade ago, when Juan Carlos Osorio’s side was humbled by a historic 7-0 loss to Chile at the Copa América 2016, a scar on the nation’s football record.
What have the recent Mexico‑Chile clashes looked like?
Since that crushing defeat, Mexico and Chile have met four times in official games and friendlies, producing one Mexican win, two Chilean victories and a draw.
The recent record shows how evenly matched and challenging Chile can be for the Mexican squad:
- June 18 2016 (Copa América): Mexico 0-7 Chile
- October 16 2018 (Friendly): Mexico 0-1 Chile
- March 22 2019 (Friendly): Mexico 3-1 Chile
- December 8 2021 (Friendly): Mexico 2-2 Chile
That latest encounter came at the end of 2021, ending in a 2‑2 stalemate. Although Chile now struggles under interim boss Nicolás Córdova, the South American side remains a tough opponent for Mexico. In my view, Chile’s resurgence under Córdova could tilt the balance.
When and where will the Mexico vs. Chile match take place?
The Tricolor will face Chile again on Tuesday, October 6, fulfilling their final 2026 FIFA window commitment. Kick‑off is set for 20:30 CST at Los Angeles’ Memorial Coliseum, California.