Match Details and Squad Challenges
The Mexican national team under manager Rafael Marquez plays its final match of the September and October FIFA window against Chile on Tuesday, October 6, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET, 9:30 p.m. CT, and 7:30 p.m. PT, with broadcasts available on Univision, TUDN, and ViX. Marquez enters the game seeking his first victory after opening his tenure with 1-1 draws against Colombia and Peru followed by a 3-0 defeat to the United States. Mexico faces significant roster shortages for the fixture, missing injured forwards Hirving Lozano, Julián Quiñones, and Raúl Jiménez, while 17-year-old Gilberto Mora returned to Tijuana due to ongoing ankle discomfort originating from the 2025 Sub-20 World Cup. Additionally, defender Mateo Chávez is suspended following a red card against the United States. Despite the recent struggles, organizers reported 50,000 tickets sold ahead of the weekend for the Los Angeles fixture, which will also feature a tribute to former goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa. [1] [2]
Chile's Interim Direction and Recent Form
Chile approaches the matchup under interim coach Nicolás Córdova following consecutive friendly losses in the current FIFA window, falling 1-0 to Canada and 4-2 to the United States. Córdova noted that the squad is in a developmental phase focusing on international exposure for younger players. The Chilean side expects several adjustments, including the potential return of goalkeeper Brayan Cortés and defenders Felipe Salinas and Gabriel Suazo after serving suspensions, while midfielder Marcelino Núñez returned to Ipswich Town. Recent historical encounters between the two national teams include a 2-2 draw in 2021, a 3-1 win for Mexico in 2019, a 1-0 victory for Chile in 2018, and Chile's 7-0 win during the 2016 Copa América Centenario. [1] [2]
Sources
- México vs. Chile: A qué hora y dónde ver el encuentro amistoso — 2026-10-06T09:26:28-04:00
- Después de ser humillado por EEUU y con bajas, el Tri busca darle la primera victoria a Márquez, en el Colise — 2026-10-06T01:34:50.122Z
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