MexTour 2026 Complete Guide: Mexico vs Colombia, Peru, Chile
MexTour 2026 brings the Mexico men's national soccer team back to the United States for three fall friendly matches against South American opponents. The 2026 MexTour schedule features Mexico vs. Colombia in Baltimore, Mexico vs. Peru in Harrison, New Jersey, and Mexico vs. Chile in Pasadena, California.
The matches also mark the beginning of a new era for Mexico, with Rafael Márquez taking over as head coach following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What Is MexTour?
MexTour is the name used for Mexico's annual series of men's national team matches in the United States. The tour began in 2002 and has brought Mexico to cities across the country to play international opponents in front of its large U.S. fan base.
MexTour matches are international friendlies rather than a separate tournament or competition. The schedule changes from year to year based on the international soccer calendar, with the number of matches, opponents, and host cities varying by edition.
The 2026 edition is particularly notable because it begins immediately after the 2026 FIFA World Cup and starts Rafael Márquez's tenure as Mexico's head coach.
MexTour 2026 Schedule
Mexico's 2026 MexTour consists of three matches against South American national teams. The schedule includes stops on the East Coast and West Coast of the United States.
- September 26, 2026: Mexico vs. Colombia – M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland
- September 29, 2026: Mexico vs. Peru – Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, New Jersey
- October 6, 2026: Mexico vs. Chile – Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
The three matches were announced as part of Mexico's first series of friendlies following the 2026 World Cup. Márquez will make his debut as Mexico's head coach against Colombia on September 26.
Mexico vs. Colombia
Mexico opens MexTour 2026 against Colombia on September 26 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. The match will be the first game of the Rafael Márquez era.
Colombia provides a strong opening opponent for Mexico. The teams most recently met in October 2025, when Colombia defeated Mexico 4-0 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The result gives the 2026 matchup an added layer of recent history as Mexico begins a new coaching cycle.
Mexico vs. Colombia tickets are available for the Baltimore match.
Mexico vs. Peru
Mexico continues MexTour 2026 against Peru on September 29 at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. The match gives the new Mexico coaching staff another opportunity to evaluate the team against a South American opponent.
Mexico and Peru last met in September 2022, when Mexico won 1-0 in a friendly at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. The 2026 match will be the teams' first meeting since that game.
Mexico vs. Peru tickets are available for the New Jersey match.
Mexico vs. Chile
The final announced MexTour 2026 match sends Mexico to Southern California to face Chile at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on October 6.
Mexico and Chile have a long history of meetings, including several games played in the United States. One of the most memorable was Chile's 7-0 victory over Mexico in the 2016 Copa América Centenario quarterfinal at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
The teams last met in December 2021, playing to a 2-2 draw in a friendly at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas.
Mexico vs. Chile tickets are available for the Pasadena match.
Mexico National Team & Coach
MexTour 2026 begins a new chapter for the Mexico national team. Rafael Márquez was named head coach following the 2026 World Cup, replacing Javier Aguirre.
Márquez is one of the most accomplished players in Mexican soccer history. The former defender represented Mexico at five World Cups and spent several seasons with FC Barcelona, where he won multiple La Liga titles and two UEFA Champions League titles.
Before becoming Mexico's head coach, Márquez worked alongside Aguirre as part of the national team's coaching staff during the 2026 World Cup cycle. His promotion continues Mexico's planned transition toward the 2030 World Cup cycle.
How Did Mexico Do at the 2026 World Cup?
Mexico had one of its strongest World Cup performances in recent years at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As one of the three host nations, Mexico advanced from the group stage and won a knockout-round match before being eliminated in the Round of 16.
The result was a significant improvement from the 2022 World Cup, when Mexico failed to advance from the group stage for the first time since 1978. In 2026, Mexico recorded its first World Cup knockout-stage victory since 1986 before falling to England 3-2.
Where Is MexTour Held?
MexTour matches are played in cities throughout the United States. The tour is designed to bring the Mexico national team to different parts of the country, particularly areas with large Mexican and Mexican-American soccer fan bases.
The cities and venues change from year to year. MexTour is not limited to one region or a fixed group of stadiums, and the tour does not necessarily take place during the fall every year.
For 2026, the MexTour schedule includes matches in Baltimore, Harrison, New Jersey, and Pasadena.
MexTour Anticipated Lineup
Mexico's official MexTour 2026 roster has not yet been announced, so the starting lineup for the three matches cannot be confirmed. The roster is expected to include players from Mexico's 2026 World Cup squad, along with younger players who could become part of Márquez's plans for the next World Cup cycle.
Players who were part of Mexico's 2026 World Cup squad included Raúl Rangel, Guillermo Ochoa, Carlos Acevedo, Jorge Sánchez, Israel Reyes, César Montes, Johan Vásquez, Edson Álvarez, Luis Romo, Roberto Alvarado, Alexis Vega and Raúl Jiménez.
Gilberto Mora was also one of the breakout young players for Mexico at the World Cup. At 17, Mora became one of the youngest players to feature prominently for Mexico at the tournament and could be an important player to watch as the national team begins its next cycle.
The final MexTour roster and starting lineups will determine which players appear in each match.
MexTour Tickets
Tickets for MexTour 2026 are available for Mexico's matches against Colombia, Peru and Chile. Each match is being played in a different U.S. market, giving Mexico fans multiple opportunities to see the national team during its first matches under Rafael Márquez.
Browse MexTour 2026 tickets to find tickets for upcoming Mexico national team matches.