Preview: Mexico vs Belgium Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | International Friendly 2026
Can Mexico get the better of the Red Devils after 40 years?
Soldier Field Stadium in Illinois gears up to host the international friendly fixture between Mexico and FIFA World Cup 2018 bronze medalist Belgium.
Mexico are coming after holding Portugal to a goalless draw. The World Cup hosts are drawn alongside South Africa and South Korea. They are led by Javier Aguirre, who has previously been at the managerial helm of teams like Mallorca and Monterrey CF.
Belgium are coming after a 5-2 win over the USA. They are led by Rudi Garcia, who has previously been at the helm of Napoli, Al Nassr and Lyon. After a terrible campaign in the FIFA World Cup 2022, they would be keen to make a comeback in the upcoming edition.
Kick-off:
- Location: Chicago, USA
- Stadium: Soldier Field Stadium
- Date: Wednesday, 1 April
- Kick-off Time: 6:30 a.m. IST
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Players to Watch
Obed Vargas (Mexico)
The 20-year-old midfielder has played for Seattle Sounders before finding his new home in the Spanish capital of Madrid with Atlético de Madrid. He has also represented Mexico U20 and Mexico U23 on several occasions. He will be a key player to watch out for.
Amadou Onana (Belgium)
The Belgian midfielder has plied his trade with teams like Lille and Everton before finding his new home at Villa Park. He has represented the Belgium national team on several occasions and will be keen to contribute to the upcoming game against Mexico.
Match Facts
- Mexico last defeated this opponent in 1986.
- The last two games between these two teams ended in a draw.
- These two sides have met only once in the 21st century.
Betting Tips and Odds
- The Red Devils to win.
- Kevin De Bruyne to score.
- Mexico 0-2 Belgium.
Injury and Team News
Everyone in the Mexico squad is fit and available.
There are no absentees for Belgium in the next game.
Head-to-Head
Total matches – 07
Mexico won – 03
Belgium won – 02
Matches drawn – 02
Predicted Lineups
Mexico predicted lineup (4-1-2-3)
Rangel (GK); Reyes, Montes, Vasquez, Gallardo; Lira; Alvarado, Vargas; Fidalgo, Jimenez, Gutierrez
Belgium predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Lammens (GK); Meunier, Debast, Mechele, De Cuyper; Raskin, Onana; Saelesmaekers, De Bruyne, Doku, De Ketelaere
Match Prediction
We expect the Red Devils to win the game. Mexico have a strong defence, but their opponent’s creative playmakers like De Bruyne and Doku won’t leave any stone unturned to get the better of them.
Prediction: Mexico 0-2 Belgium
Telecast Details
USA – fubo TV
Belgium – DAZN Belgium
When and where is this friendly match?
The venue is Soldier Stadium in Illinois. It will be played on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, at 6:30 am IST.
Where and how to watch this game in USA?
fubo TV can be used to watch all the game live.
Where and how to watch this friendly in Belgium?
People can tune into DAZN to watch the matches live.
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