
The Mexico national team makes its 2026 debut against Panama on Thursday night as World Cup preparations resume with the biggest tournament in the sport less than six months away.
Mexico is looking to end a six-game winless streak that dates back to the 2025 Gold Cup final last summer. The negative run of results has dampened the mood surrounding El Tri heading into the World Cup, and Javier Aguirre must solve the glaring issues that compromised his side in the second semester of 2025.