USMNT and Mexico face off for 80th meeting in friendly match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026

The U.S. men's national soccer team meets Mexico on Saturday, October 3, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. This match is officially labeled as a friendly but at stake are significant bragging rights amid a rivalry that has evolved over nearly a century. Historically, Mexico has held the upper hand with a record of 38 wins, while the U.S. has claimed victory five times in their last nine encounters, including two Nations League finals. As the match progresses, both teams seek to showcase their skills ahead of upcoming competitive fixtures.
- •Match is set for October 3 at 10 p.m. ET.
- •Teams have previously met 79 times, with Mexico leading the series.
- •USMNT won five of the last nine meetings against Mexico.
- •Rivalry intensified with memorable World Cup clashes and finals.
- •Game broadcast on TNT, HBO Max, Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — How USMNT vs. Mexico became one of international soccer's fiercest rivalries and why it matters
"The U.S. men's national team and Mexico play on Saturday for the 80th time. Here's how the matchup became one of international soccer's fiercest rivalries.
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