Form and Line-up Mexico
Mexico hosted the World Cup and reached the knockout stage, going out in the Round of 16 after losing 2:3 to England. They then played three friendlies: two 1:1 draws with Peru and Colombia, followed by a heavy 0:3 defeat to the United States, against whom Mexico played with 10 men from the 67th minute.
Key numbers for Mexico:
Both teams to score — No landed in 5 of Mexico's last 8 matches.
Mexico have gone 4 matches without a win.
Mexico have conceded against Chile in 5 of their previous 6 meetings.
Probable Mexico line-up (4-3-3): Óscar García — Israel Fernández, Víctor Guzmán, Everardo del Villar, Mateo Chávez García — Álvaro Fidalgo, Érik Lira, Luis Romo — Roberto Alvarado, Santiago Giménez, Orbelín Pineda.
Form and Line-up Chile
Chile endured a thoroughly disappointing World Cup qualifying campaign — they finished last, in 10th place, in South American qualifying with 9 goals scored, 27 conceded and just 11 points from 18 matches. Nicolás Córdova has been in charge since 2024, and the squad is now being rebuilt.
Chile's friendlies in 2026 brought mixed results: they beat Cape Verde (4:2) but then lost to New Zealand (1:4). In June, they lost to Portugal (1:2) and beat the Democratic Republic of the Congo (2:1). Their September matches brought no success either — defeats to Canada (0:1) and the United States (2:4).
Key numbers for Chile:
Chile have conceded in 7 consecutive matches.
Chile have scored in the second half in 8 of their previous 9 matches.
Chile have won only twice in their last 8 meetings with Mexico.
Probable Chile line-up (4-2-3-1): Lawrence Vigouroux — Felipe Faúndez, Jonathan Villagra, Iván Román, Diego Ulloa — Vicente Pizarro, Víctor Méndez — Darío Osorio, Nils Reichmuth, Maximiliano Gutiérrez — Ben Brereton Díaz.
