Preview: Mexico vs Australia prediction, odds, where to watch, time | International friendly
The previous outing between these sides ended in a 2-2 draw.
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico are all set to battle it out against Australia in what is going to be an international friendly. The Rose Bowl is going to witness this important fixture ahead of the mega competition.
The Mexico national football team have put in some decent performances in their last few matches. Their last three matches were not easy. The Javier Aguirre-led side held Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal.
Then they led Belgium to a draw. They then went on to secure a 2-0 win against Ghana. Even though all of them were friendly fixtures, they put in decent efforts.
El Tri are one of the co-hosts for the upcoming edition of FIFA’s flagship tournament. They are yet to announce the final squad for the grandest stage of them all.
The Australia national football team have secured back-to-back wins in their last two matches. They first went on to bag a victory against Cameroon and then outclassed Curacao. Tony Popovic’s men will only be looking to extend their winning run.
It will help them gain some positive momentum for the World Cup. The Socceroos have also not yet confirmed the final list of players for the flagship tournament. The performances of all the players are going to matter here.
Kick-off:
- Location: Pasadena, California, USA
- Stadium: Rose Bowl
- Date: Sunday, May 31
- Kick-off time: 07:30 AM IST/ 02:00 AM GMT (Saturday, May 30; 09:00 PM ET/ 06:00 PM PT)
- Referee: TBA
- VAR: Not in use
Players to Watch
Julián Quiñones (México)
Julián Quiñones is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for the Mexico national football team. Having scored 33 goals, he was also the top goal scorer in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 season. Quiñones will be eager to continue his goal-scoring run.
He will be looking to score a goal or two for El Tri. His name is included in the preliminary squad.
Nestory Irankunda (Australia)
Nestory Irankunda scored a sensational brace for the Australia national football team in the previous friendly fixture. The 20-year-old has already scored five goals in 13 games for the Socceroos. The youngster will be looking to come up with a top performance.
It will also help them secure a spot in the final squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Match Facts
- Mexico are undefeated in their last six matches.
- Australia are on a two-match winning streak.
- Three of the six outings between these sides have ended in a draw.
Mexico vs Australia: Betting Tips and Odds
- Mexico to win
- Julián Quiñones to score
- Goals over 3.5
Injury and Team News
César Montes and Julián Araujo are not yet fit enough to be part of the Mexico squad.
Australia might miss out on the services of Aiden O’Neill and Patrick Yazbek due to their fitness issues.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 6
Mexico won: 1
Australia won: 2
Draws: 3
Predicted Lineups
Mexico predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Rangel (GK); Reyes, Romo, Gómez, Gallardo; Gutiérrez, Lira, Mora; Alvarado, Quiñones, Vega
Australia predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)
Ryan (GK); Souttar, Circati, Rowles; Trewin, Robertson, Metcalfe, Behich; McGree, Boyle; Irankunda
Match Prediction
These nations are yet to reveal the final names to represent them at the World Cup. Mexico will be looking to put up a top show due to their current run of form, but Australia will not be going down without a fight.
El Tri are likely to secure a win against the Socceroos in their upcoming friendly clash.
Prediction: Mexico 3-2 Australia
Telecast Details
Australia: Paramount+
When and where is Mexico vs Australia international friendly?
Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, USA. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. IST.
Where and how to watch this friendly in Australia?
Fans can tune into Paramount+ to view the fixture live.
Who is the head coach of the Mexico national football team?
Javier Aguirre.
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