The hosts have qualified for the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Nations League and will take on USA next Friday for a place in the showdown against either Panama or Canada.
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Mexico will host Guatemala in an international friendly at Estadio de Mazatlan on Wednesday. Both sides are set to start their preparations for the upcoming CONCACAF Gold Cup later this month and will engage in couple of friendlies. El Tri’s previous action was in April when they played out a 1-1 draw against USA in a friendly, while Guatemala secured a comprehensive 4-0 CONCACAF Nations League victory over French Guiana in March. The hosts have qualified for the semi-finals of the Nations League and will take on USA next Friday for a place in the showdown against either Panama or Canada.
🧳 Business trip.
📍 Mazatlán, Sinaloa #LaSelecciónEsDeTodos pic.twitter.com/JSzQM3TAfE
— Mexican National Team (@miseleccionmxEN) June 7, 2023
After failing to qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time since 1978, Mexico will be desperate to bounce back by lifting the Gold Cup for a 12th time in the nations history. El Tri got eliminated in the group stages of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar courtesy of finishing third in Group C behind champions Argentina and Poland. The World Cup disappointment led to the departure of manager Gerardo Martino and Argentine tactician Diego Cocca came in to take charge of the team. The 51-year-old started of pretty well by helping Mexico go through to the last four stage of the CONCACAF Nations League but the Gold Cup would be his litmus test.
Guatemala, on the other hand, are heading into the match on the back of a four-game unbeaten streak that includes three wins. Last time out, the Chapines put four goals past French Guiana thanks to second half efforts from Rubio Rubin, Marlon Sequen, Nicolas Samayoa and Jorge Aparicio, and finished on top of Group D League B. Meanwhile, the most recent head-to-head fixture against Mexico in April ended goalless. The Blue and White will fancy their chances of progressing to the knockout stages of the Gold Cup thus summer, having been drawn alongside Canada and Cuba in Group D. While Canada will be the favourites to secure top spot, Guatemala will be expected to edge out Cuba for the second spot.
Mexico probable starting lineup: Acevedo, Alvarez, Araujo, Guzman, Campos, Chaves, Sanchez, Alvarado, Cordova, Vega, Jimenez
Guatemala probable starting lineup: Hagen, Morales, Samayoa, Pinto, Ardon, Castellanos, Saravia, Santis, Rubin, Archila, Lom
Mexico
| Opponents | Score |
| USA | 1-1 (D) |
| Jamaica | 2-2 (D) |
| Suriname | 0-2 (W) |
| Saudi Arabia | 1-2 (W) |
| Argentina | 2-0 (L) |
Guatemala
| Opponents | Score |
| French Guiana | 4-0 (W) |
| Belize | 1-2 (W) |
| Panama | 1-1 (D) |
| Nicaragua | 3-1 (W) |
| Qatar | 2-0 (L) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Mexico draw Guatemala | 0-0 |
| Mexico beat Guatemala | 0-3 |
| Mexico beat Guatemala | 3-0 |
| Guatemala draw Mexico | 0-0 |
| Mexico beat Guatemala | 3-0 |
The international friendly between Mexico and Guatemala will take place at Estadio de Mazatlan on Thursday at 7:30 am IST.
| Mexico vs Guatemala | Key Details |
| Date | June 7 (Mexico) |
| Venue | Estadio de Mazatlan |
| Kickoff time in Mexico | 8:00 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in Guatemala | 8:00 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 7:30 am (Thursday) |
Football fans in Mexico and Guatemala can catch the live action via TUDN network.
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